Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
367. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the other departmental capital budgets that will see funding cuts in order to compensate for the overrun for the new children’s hospital in 2019; the amount in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4079/19]
View answer368. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the health capital projects that will see funding cuts in order to compensate for the overrun for the new children’s hospital in 2019; the amount in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4080/19]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 368 together.
My Department is working with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Health Service Executive on capital planning for 2019 and subsequent years having regard to the increased capital costs of the new children's hospital, following Government’s approval to proceed with phase B of the new children's hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres.
The Health Service Executive is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2019. The requirements of the new children's hospital and other health capital projects, currently at various stages of development, are being considered as part of this process.
