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Hospital Facilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Ceisteanna (662, 665)

Maurice Quinlivan

Ceist:

662. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the construction of the 96-bed inpatient facility at University Hospital Limerick; when works will commence; the expected cost of the project; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16879/20]

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Maurice Quinlivan

Ceist:

665. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the 96-bed inpatient facility at University Hospital Limerick; when these units will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16882/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 662 and 665 together.

The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure.

At present the draft Capital Plan 2020 is being reviewed and revised to take account of the impact of Covid-19 and includes a number of developments at Limerick University Hospital. The HSE has advised that the 96-Bed Replacement Ward Block is currently at Design Stage.

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 final decision to proceed with the construction of a project cannot be made until the tender process has been completed and the costings reviewed to ensure that the proposal delivers value for money and remains affordable, and that sufficient funding is available to fund the project to completion, including equipping and commissioning costs.

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.

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