Hospitals Building Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2011

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Questions (228)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

229 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he remains committed to co-funding the new radiotherapy centre at Altnagalvin Hospital in Derry together with the Northern Executive in view of the publication of the Capital Investment Programme 2012 to 2016; the total level of funding that he will be making available to this project; the payment schedule by which it will be drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35378/11]

Written answers

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

The Government is committed to ensuring a high-quality radiotherapy service for the entire population of Ireland, including close collaboration with Northern Ireland, for services in the North West. I am happy to reaffirm the Government's commitment to this vital radiotherapy project at Altnagelvin, which will benefit cancer patients on both sides of the border, and earlier this year I confirmed the Irish Government's commitment to providing one third of the capital costs (up to €19 million) for the development of the radiotherapy services. This project is included in the Capital Programme.