Hospital Facilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 February 2018

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Ceisteanna (313)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceist:

313. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a renal unit at Tallaght hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5322/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Health 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 preparing a new National Development Plan for the period 2018-2027, which is expected to be published alongside and in support of the forthcoming new National Planning Framework, to sustain national economic and social progress over the long term.

The Renal Dialysis Unit at Tallaght Hospital has attained planning permission and is currently at tender stage.