Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 April 2018
18. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for investment in regional hospitals and, in particular, the emergency department at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/18]
View answerThe RCSI Hospital Group has identified the need for development of the resuscitation area in Cavan Emergency Department. Future investment in Cavan General Hospital will 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 National Development Plan provides €10.9 billion for Health capital developments across the country, including both national programmes and individual projects, across acute, primary and social care. Health capital projects and programmes currently underway will continue.
As to be expected with a ten year plan, many proposals are at an early stage and will require to progress through appraisal, planning design and tender before a firm timeline or funding required can be established.
