Niamh Smyth
Question:81. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to refurbish the emergency department at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11839/17]
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Questions (81, 110)
Brendan Smith
Question:110. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a project (details supplied) is included in the 2017 HSE capital programme due to the inadequate facilities at the health facility at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11820/17]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 110 together.
The Emergency Department in Cavan has been performing well this winter and is not currently a site of concern.
The RCSI Hospital Group has identified the need for development of the resuscitation area in Cavan Emergency Department. Any future investment in Cavan General Hospital must be considered within the overall acute hospital infrastructure programme, the prioritised needs of the hospital groups and within the overall capital envelope available to the health service.
The HSE will continue to apply the available funding for infrastructure development in the most cost effective way possible to meet current and future needs, having regard to the level of commitments and costs to completion already in place. During 2017 my Department will work with the HSE and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to conduct a mid-term review of the capital programme.