Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2023
249. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the timeline involved in delivering the capital project to be financed from the recent €75 million funding allocation for Tipperary University Hospital; if he will provide a breakdown of how this funding will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23620/23]
View answerThe HSE Capital Programme identifies the proposed new 68-bed ward block at Tipperary University Hospital as one of a number of hospital capacity projects to advance.
At this point in the early definition stage of the project, the estimated capital cost of the project is circa €75m. I can confirm that funding (€50k) has been allocated by the HSE to progress this project in 2023 to next phase in its development.
It is important to recognise that all capital development proposals must progress through a number of approval stages and statutory processes, and in line with the Public Spending Code where appropriate, including detailed appraisal, planning, design and procurement, before a firm timeline or funding requirement can be confirmed. Approval at any stage in the project life cycle constitutes approval to the next stage rather than overall project approval.
