Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2016
242. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to provide funding for the replacement of Clifden District Hospital and St. Anne's with a new 50-bed community nursing unit at the St. Anne's site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31437/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Capital Programme announced earlier this year provides for the replacement and refurbishment of 90 public nursing homes across the country over the next five years. Significant work was undertaken by the HSE in determining the most appropriate scheduling of projects over the 5 year period from 2016 to 2021, within the phased provision of funding, to achieve compliance and registration with HIQA.
Under this Programme it is proposed to deliver a replacement unit at St. Anne's by 2021. Detailed planning in relation to the future development of both St Anne's and Clifden District Hospital is a matter for the HSE and the question has therefore been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
