Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
217. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the breakdown of the €46 million allocation in 2019 for the Leeson Lane redevelopment; the date in 2019 the project is expected to begin; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun on the national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6911/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to delivering Project Ireland 2040 within the overall multi-year resource envelope that has been set out. For 2019, the capital allocation has increased by €1,325 million or just over 22% above the 2018 allocation as stated in the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2019. With regard to implications arising from the National Children’s Hospital project, the Government is currently considering how the additional cost pressures will be accommodated within the multi-year envelope, with a minimum of disruption to the planned rollout and delivery of important infrastructure projects under Project Ireland 2040, which I am pleased to report are proceeding at a strong rate.
Planning permission for this project was granted on 10th October, 2017. At present the detailed design and tender documentation are being developed and are expected to be published at the end of Q1/ early Q2 2019 with a view for construction to commence in Q3/ Q4 2019 or early 2020.
