Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015
810. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed redevelopment works for the Sheil Hospital in Ballyshannon, County Donegal; when work will commence on the ground at this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38108/15]
View answerFollowing the announcement last month of the health capital allocation of €3,061m for the multi-annual period 2016-2021 the HSE is working on the next Capital Plan for that period. This Plan requires the approval of the Minister for Health together with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The overall plan will include provision of additional funding towards the later years of the period for the development of Community Nursing Units. The additional funding will, building upon the existing projects, enable an enhanced programme to replace, upgrade and refurbish long term care facilities and will significantly improve the standard of residential facilities and facilitate person centred care. The Department is working with the HSE to prioritise the available funding.
