Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2008
198 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if it is intended that tenders will be invited for the phase 3C extension to Naas General Hospital, Naas, County Kildare in 2008; if a contract will be signed in 2008; and if it is intended that construction will commence in 2009. [40247/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn drawing up its capital programme, the Health Service Executive is required to prioritise the capital infrastructure projects to be progressed within its overall capital funding allocation under the National Development Plan, taking account of the NDP targets for division of capital investment between the Acute and Primary, Community & Continuing Care pillars. The Health Service Executive is currently considering its capital plans from 2009 onwards, which will shortly be submitted to my Department for consideration and approval in the normal way. Details on individual projects will be made available when the capital plan is approved.
