Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
520. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of portacabins planned to be used at hospitals; the location of each one; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11451/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE has put in place a National Framework for the provision of temporary alternative accommodation, as just one part of a broad range of measures undertaken under the Winter Initiative Plan 2016-2017. Under the Framework, the HSE has advised that consideration will also be given to managed temporary patient accommodation solutions which are staffed. The next stage will be for a mini-tender to be co-ordinated in the coming weeks to request proposals in relation to temporary patient accommodation solutions.
Decisions in relation to the opening of temporary alternative accommodation in specific locations and information on associated costs will be made based on the outcome of this procurement process and the submissions made by hospitals and hospital groups.
