Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2012
245. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the details, number and location of the list of intended locations for the provision of primary healthcare centres by direct State capital funding; the projected commencement date for works to begin at the said locations; when he expects that they will be commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43618/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraApproval has been recently received for HSE capital expenditure in 2012. The HSE will shortly publish details of the 2012-2016 Capital Plan on its website.
In relation to future developments, the HSE is required to prioritise capital infrastructure projects within its overall capital funding allocation taking into account the existing capital commitments and costs to completion over the period. Work on the draft Capital Plan for the next multi-annual period 2013-2017 will begin shortly and will be submitted to my Department in due course. My Department will then review the proposals and follow up with the HSE where further details may be required. The draft Capital Plan 2013-2017 will then require my approval with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
