Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2017
316. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if the funding proposal for a long-awaited new endoscopy unit at Naas General Hospital has been considered under the national capital plan due shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53916/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraHealth capital funding was outlined in the recently published Public Service Estimates for 2018 and the HSE is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2018 - 2021.
The Government is also preparing a new 10 year National Investment Plan for the period 2018-2027, which will be published alongside and in support of the forthcoming new National Planning Framework, to sustain national economic and social progress over the long term.
My Department has asked the HSE to reply directly to you in respect of a proposed new endoscopy unit at Naas General Hospital.
