Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
1077. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Health the timeline to produce and issue a build tender for planned cath lab at University Hospital Waterford; the planned contract close date, build and completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14978/20]
View answerThe Estates unit in the Health Service Executive has been tasked with the delivery of additional capacity (infrastructure and equipment) nationwide in the effort for the containment and prevention of the spread of the Coronavirus - COVID-19. This has resulted in delays to some works and schedules.
Funding has been allocated in the Capital Plan for the provision of 2nd Cath Lab at University Hospital Waterford. Planning Permission is in place for this project and applications for fire and disability certification are currently in progress. It is anticipated the project will go to tender in late August / early September – subject to approval. As required by OGP, tender is a 2 stage process for Main and Specialist contractors. This will take approximately 4 months with construction expected to begin thereafter.
