Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2007
282 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children when the final transfer of medical and support facilities from St Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin 6, to St James’ Hospital, Dublin 8, will be completed; the use she intends for the site after the existing medical facilities have been transferred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8488/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is my objective and that of the Health Service Executive (HSE) to see the earliest delivery of the Government's National Plan for Radiation Oncology. I am determined that the HSE will deliver on this Plan in 2011 as originally scheduled. In December last year I met with the Chairman and Chief Executive of the HSE and discussed the timelines for the delivery of the Plan. The HSE and my Department are considering options to speed up the pace of delivery. This is a challenging timetable and I will provide the HSE with the necessary support and approvals to deliver on it.
As regards the future use of the site and facilities at St. Luke's Hospital, my objective is to ensure that these resources are utilised in the best interest of the health services. I will discuss this issue in due course with the HSE and the Hospital Board.
