Capital Expenditure Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 March 2014

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Ceisteanna (234, 235)

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

234. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed 100 bed unit at St. Mary’s, Drogheda; and the timeframe for its commencement, construction and completion. [12506/14]

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

235. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the funding that has been set aside for the proposed 100 bed unit at St. Mary’s, Drogheda [12507/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 and 235 together.

The HSE has completed a prioritisation exercise for its CNU programme in relation to accommodation to be upgraded/refurbished and new build. There will always be more projects than can be funded by the Exchequer. As with all capital projects, further development of the CNU programme must be considered within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the health service. There is limited funding available for new projects over the period 2014-2018 given the level of commitments and the costs to completion already in place.