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Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004

Tuesday, 22 June 2004

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Pat Rabbitte

Ceist:

95 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health and Children when it is expected that the new five story facility at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, which cost more than €96 million to construct and equip, will be brought into service; the steps being taken to ensure that the facility is commissioned without further delay; the estimated costs arising from cleaning, light, heating, security and maintenance of equipment that would be required to bring it into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18383/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

Responsibility for the provision of services at James Connolly Memorial Hospital rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority.

This major development is being funded jointly by the Northern Area Health Board, through the sale of surplus lands, and my Department. The projected full project cost is €101.4 million. This includes an amount of €5 million approved last year to facilitate refurbishment works at the hospital which are necessary as part of the transition process to the new hospital and to facilitate a land transfer in line with the project development arrangements.

My Department is advised that the first phase of the transition to the new development at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, has been completed. The coronary care and cardiac unit, the therapeutic psychiatry of old age unit, day hospital and the rheumatology service transferred to the new building in September 2003.

The further commissioning of this development is currently being examined by the ERHA and my Department.

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