Thomas P. Broughan
Question:196. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health his plans to approve funding for enhancement or refurbishment works on the emergency department in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [26353/14]
View answerWednesday, 18 June 2014
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There will always be more construction projects than can be funded by the Exchequer. Therefore, it is essential to assess all projects, other than those where existing contractual commitments are in place, on their merits to ensure that the limited capital funding available goes to those developments which are of highest national importance based on service needs. As with all capital projects acute hospital projects must be considered within the overall capital envelope available to the health service. The method and timescale for the delivery of health care infrastructure is a dynamic process which is constantly evolving to take account of changing circumstances, including the feasibility of implementation. There is limited funding available for new projects over the period 2014-2018 given the level of commitments and the costs to completion already in place.