David Cullinane
Ceist:151. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of plans and timeline for the relocation of the Rotunda Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60721/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 December 2021
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Freagraí scríofa
In 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 Rotunda, 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 Rotunda to Connolly Hospital.
The HSE’s Capital Plan 2021 indicates that the project brief for the Rotunda relocation is being developed. As such, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.