Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2021
498. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49256/21]
View answerThe NDP sets out capital ceilings over the next 5-year period for the health sector. Capital Plans in the sector set out the projects that can proceed within voted allocation. It is a matter in the first instance for each sector to assess and prioritise as to what specific investment projects are allocated funding within the given envelope for their Department. My department is engaging with the HSE on the capital planning process for 2022 and beyond to progress these projects and programmes.
As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to project works status.
