Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
1333. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deploy a modular catheterisation laboratory at University Hospital Waterford; the timeframe envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32451/18]
View answer1335. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the expected costs associated with providing a modular catheterisation laboratory at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32453/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1333 and 1335 together.
I have requested the HSE to proceed with next steps on the provision of a modular cath lab at UHW. I understand that the timeframe for the development of modular builds, as outlined by the HSE, must include tendering, project design work, planning, construction and commissioning, such that the project will take until next year to deliver. I have asked the HSE to revert to my Department with proposed timescales and costings as soon as possible to allow for consideration in the context of the 2019 Estimates and capital planning processes.
