The former Eastern Health Board and its successors the Eastern Regional Health Authority, ERHA, and the Northern Area Health Board, NAHB, in conjunction with Ballymun Regeneration Limited — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dublin City Council — proceeded with the development of Ballymun primary care centre in the absence of my Department's involvement or approval; consequently, my Department must conduct an evaluation of this project. The Deputy will appreciate that a detailed examination of this development is a fundamental requirement for those who are accountable for approving it.
My Department commenced an evaluation of this project when the ERHA and the NAHB sought funding last year for the provision and fit-out of these facilities — as construction work approached completion on site. This evaluation has to date concentrated on consideration of the issues relating to the capital component of the development; these are now at an advanced stage and relate to compliance with procurement requirements and associated matters. Once the evaluation is completed, my Department will be in a position to make a recommendation in respect of the provision of funding for this project.
