National Children's Hospital Location

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Questions (614)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

614. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the ownership status of the site at St. James' Hospital, Dublin, now identified for the new National Paediatric Hospital; if it is publicly or privately owned; if the latter, is it leased or rented; if so, from whom; if that situation applies, what are the possible implications, if any, for the new hospital, including cost to the public purse, fixity of tenure and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51417/12]

Written answers

Minister for Health

On Tuesday, 6 November, I announced that the new children's hospital would be co-located with St James's Hospital on its campus. Following the announcement, the HSE and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board immediately engaged with St James's Hospital in relation to the site and site preparation. The matters raised by the Deputy will be examined and addressed during this process, which is focused on ensuring that this hugely important project proceeds securely and as swiftly as possible to completion.