Verona Murphy
Ceist:677. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the 96-bed ward block at Wexford General Hospital is in the HSE Capital Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11539/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 March 2023
Ceisteanna (677)
Freagraí scríofa
I can confirm the 96 bed ward block at Wexford General Hospital project is included in the Capital Programme for 2023, and funding has been allocated in 2023 to progress the project.
A design team was appointed in September 2022 by HSE, progressing the proposal for a 96-bed medical ward block at Wexford General Hospital to preliminary stage one design. This is expected to be completed, and the stage 1 report to be issued, in Q1 2023.
The HSE is compiling a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for this proposal to be submitted to my Department for assessment in line with the Public Spending Code (PSC) requirements. The SAR is expected to be submitted to my Department in Q2 2023.
Given recent events at Wexford General Hospital, both my Department and the HSE are focused on repairing fire damage and restoring the hospital to full functionality. We will be exploring opportunities to expedite the 96 bed ward project in the context of the overall works to restore capacity at Wexford General Hospital as soon as is possible.