Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 December 2021
150. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the timeline for tri-location of the Coombe women’s and infants university hospital with the National Children’s Hospital and St. James’s Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60720/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with best international practice, it is Government policy, as re-iterated in the National Maternity Strategy, that the remaining standalone maternity hospitals, including the Coombe, should be co-located with adult acute hospitals. This policy commitment is re-stated in the National Development Plan 2021-2030. In addition, in the context of promoting women’s health, the Programme for Government commits to progress the planning, tender and design stages for the relocation of the Coombe to St James’s.
The HSE’s Capital Plan 2021 indicates that the project brief for the Coombe relocation is being developed. As such, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
