Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2010
310 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the promised facility for cystic fibrosis sufferers at St. Vincent’s Hospital; the reason for the delay in construction; the expected completion date; the estimated opening time; the number of rooms provided for isolation purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36327/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraA new ward block to replace existing accommodation is being developed at the hospital. This facility will provide single room en-suite inpatient accommodation (100 rooms) and a dedicated day unit for people with Cystic Fibrosis, including 10 single day treatment rooms with en-suite sanitary facilities.
St Vincent's University Hospital and the HSE are committed to this project and are taking every possible step to resolve all issues in order to ensure earliest possible delivery of the new ward block. St Vincent's University Hospital has advised my Department that the signing of the contract is imminent.
The site has been cleared and is ready for construction to begin and the contract, once awarded, will require 18 months for construction of the new facility.
