Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
457. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if a dental clinic (details supplied) in Celbridge, County Kildare, is part of the HSE capital plan; and the timeline for the reopening of the clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42225/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects and has advised that the progression of this project to tender stage is being considered for inclusion in the Capital Plan for 2020.
The Health Service Executive will develop a Capital Plan for 2020 having regard to the available funding, the number of large national capital projects currently underway, and the cashflow requirements and priorities attaching to each project. All projects are considered as part of this process. Projects that are currently in construction and are contractually committed will not be affected. Once the HSE has finalised its Capital Plan for 2020, it will then be submitted to me for consideration.
It is important to recognise that all capital development proposals must progress through a number of approval stages, in line with the Public Spending Code, including detailed appraisal, planning, design and procurement, before a firm timeline or funding requirement can be established.
The delivery of capital projects is a dynamic process and is subject to the successful completion of the various approval stages, which can impact on the timeline for delivery of the project and the reopening of the clinic.
