Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 March 2012
143 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health how he and the Health Service Executive intend to build the Corduff primary health care centre, Dublin, following the failure of the recent public private partnership tender process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14781/12]
View answer144 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the amount of money in the capital budget that has been allocated for the construction of primary health care centres from 2012 to 2016, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14782/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together.
Following the publication of the "Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Medium Term Exchequer Framework", the Health Service Executive commenced drawing up its capital programme for the multi-annual period 2012-2016. The Executive is required to prioritise the capital infrastructure projects within its overall capital funding allocation taking into account the existing capital commitments and costs to completion over the period. A draft capital plan for the period 2012-2016 has been submitted to my Department. My Department is reviewing the proposals and following up with the HSE where further details may be required.
The proposed plan requires my approval with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Details of the plan will be published by the Executive following its approval.
