Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 April 2018
27. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the options appraisal in respect of the future acute hospital needs in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17114/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI gave approval to the Saolta Group to conduct an options appraisal in respect of future acute hospital needs in Galway. I understand that the Saolta Group has undertaken a tender process for this options appraisal and letters will issue shortly to the successful and unsuccessful vendors.
The Deputy may wish to note that the National Development Plan provides that new dedicated ambulatory elective-only hospital services will be introduced in Galway as well as in Dublin and Cork. These will provide high volume, low complexity procedures on a day and outpatient basis, together with a range of ambulatory diagnostic services. It is envisaged that these facilities will be sited adjacent to general hospitals.
