Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 April 2015
103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in constructing a proposed nursing home on the Maynooth Road in Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13441/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere will always be more projects than can be funded by the Exchequer. As with all capital projects, developments to be included in 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 next multi-annual period 2015-2019 given the level of commitments and the costs to completion already in place. In addition, the HSE cannot exceed or plan to exceed its approved commitment thresholds. The HSE is concentrating on applying the limited funding available for capital works in the most effective way possible to meet residential need now and in the future.
In relation to minor capital developments proposed for the Maynooth CNU, your question has been referred to the HSE for update and direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.
