Hospital Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

Questions (702)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

702. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to Roscommon University Hospital to furnish and equip the shell and core unit which is idle since built in 2016 to enable the hospital to open a surgical ward which would alleviate waiting lists throughout the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13917/20]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Saolta University Health Care Group advise that a meeting is to be scheduled in the coming weeks involving Roscommon University Hospital, HSE Estates Department and themselves to discuss a proposal for a project along these lines. A formal submission for capital funding has not been made in this regard.