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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Questions (661, 664)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

661. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the construction of the 24-bed interim unit at University Hospital Limerick; when works will commence; the expected cost of the project; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16878/20]

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Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

664. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the 24-bed interim unit at University Hospital Limerick; when these units will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16881/20]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 661 and 664 together.

The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure.

The HSE has advised that the 24-Bed Rapid Build Ward was issued with a substantial completion certificate on the 3rd July, it is currently being equipped and will be ready to become operational by the end of July. The cost of the project is expected to be €12.5m

It is important to recognise that all capital development proposals must progress through a number of approval stages, in line with the Public Spending Code, including detailed appraisal, planning, design and procurement before a firm timeline or funding requirement can be established.

The delivery of capital projects is a dynamic process and is subject to the successful completion of the various approval stages, which can impact on the timeline for delivery.

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