Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2009
236 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children the state of play of her plans to amalgamate the three children’s hospitals in Dublin city; if in view of the public finances a reappraisal of that proposal is warranted; the timeframe envisaged for delivery of a single paediatric hospital for Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10110/09]
View answer237 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, in the event of a proceeding with her proposed single paediatric hospital for Dublin; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that despite her proposals building works continue on improvements at that hospital. [10111/09]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 237 together.
The development of the National Paediatric Hospital is a priority project for the Government. The project is proceeding as planned and is being overseen by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board which was established in May, 2007. The HSE is working closely with the Board in progressing the project, which is scheduled for completion in 2014.
The new hospital will be based at the Mater Hospital and will include an associated Ambulatory and Urgent Care Centre at Tallaght.
Services at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, the National Children's Hospital Tallaght and Temple Street Children's University Hospital will transfer to the new National Paediatric Hospital. Pending completion of the project, the HSE will continue to finance the provision and development of services at each of the transferring hospitals.
