Dan Neville
Question:353. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health the status of the construction of the proposed new central mental hospital. [3001/16]
View answerTuesday, 26 January 2016
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On 13 January last I was honoured to attend the ceremony to turn the sod for the new National Forensic Mental Health Hospital at Portrane which is one of the Government’s priority projects. An Bord Pleanala awarded planning permission in June 2015. Enabling works commenced late last year. These works are extensive and will include demolition of existing buildings, diversion of utility services, construction of a dedicated access road for the duration of the build and the re-routing of existing pedestrian paths. The construction of the hospital is subject to a separate contract and commencement date. All works will be carried out in accordance with the terms of the planning permission.
The HSE has submitted its draft Capital Plan for the multi-annual period 2016-2021. This is being reviewed. It requires the approval of the Minister for Health together with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. When approved the HSE will publish the schedule of projects on its website.