Hospitals Capital Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Ceisteanna (392)

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Ceist:

392. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health if the capital commitment for the comprehensive upgrade of hospitals (details supplied) is secure and will not be subject to a review in view of the capital overspend on the national children's hospital; if the commitment given by him and the HSE to provide additional capital for the long-term stay units in the hospitals is guaranteed; if works will commence in 2019 as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4163/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2019. The HSE Capital Plan will determine the projects that can progress in 2019 having regard to the available capital funding, the number of large national capital projects currently underway and the relevant priority of each project. The requirements of community nursing units and other health capital projects, currently at various stages of development, are being considered as part of this process.