Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 November 2013
219. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if capital works have been stalled or ceased in the three children's hospitals in Dublin in view of the plans for the new hospital that have been announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49941/13]
View answerThe requirement for capital investment in the children's hospitals in Dublin, to sustain and improve patient services in advance of the move to the new children's hospital, will continue to be considered in the context of the priorities in the Capital Programme. The HSE’s National Capital & Property Steering Committee appraises all projects to be included in the Capital Plan. Project applications must be accompanied by detailed project briefs. The project brief includes a needs assessment, a detailed capital appraisal or a cost benefit analysis, life cycle costs, projected capital budget and revenue and staffing implications.
