Denis Naughten
Question:482 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 2 July 2009, the position regarding the construction of this project. [31356/09]
View answerWednesday, 16 September 2009
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The next phase in the development of St. Vincent's Hospital will involve the building of a new ward block to replace existing accommodation. The new facility will provide accommodation for cystic fibrosis patients with appropriate isolation facilities for the treatment of their condition. It will also include a dedicated day unit for people with cystic fibrosis. The HSE will shortly be awarding a contract to begin the site preparation works. In the interim tender documents are being completed for the development of the ward block in order to ensure earliest possible commencement of construction in 2010. It is intended that the development will become operational as early as possible in 2011.