Hospitals Building Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Questions (378)

Charlie O'Connor

Question:

469 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Health and Children the position in respect of a plans for the development of a major new children’s hospital at the Mater Hospital site, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33531/09]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

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.