Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020
54. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of the central sterile services department, CSSD, at Roscommon hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23275/20]
View answerThe HSE has advised that a submission was made to the HSE National Capital and Property Steering Committee in relation to a proposed Central Sterile Services Department project at Roscommon University Hospital in November 2018. A design brief and supporting documentation in relation to the development of a new CSSD at the Hospital has been prepared. Further information is currently being collated in order to future-proof decontamination requirements for the whole Saolta Healthcare Group, and to support the maximisation of surgical services across all hospitals in the Saolta Group, including Roscommon University Hospital. This information will inform any decision in relation to the development of a CSSD at the hospital. I am advised by the HSE that this exercise is expected to be complete in Q4, 2020.
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. This includes detailed appraisal, planning, design and procurement before a firm timeline or funding requirement can be established. The final decision to proceed with the construction of any project cannot be made until the tender process has been completed and the costings reviewed to ensure that the proposal delivers value for money, remains affordable, and that sufficient funding is available to fund the project to completion. 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.
