Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2007
211 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be provided, as promised, for the restoration of the Old Work House at Portumna, County Galway, formally the property of the Western Health Board; if she supports the original commitments given on her visit to launch the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24301/07]
View answerThe Health Service Executive has responsibility for the planning and management of capital projects in the health sector, including the development referred to in the Deputy's question. I continue to support the project and the HSE has informed me that it also continues to support the project. The procurement process for this and all other projects where land value is used to fund infrastructure is under review. Services identified have not changed and are subject to the unusual reviews. The project is expected to commence about mid 2008.
