Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. Before I bring in Deputy O'Reilly, in Mr. Desmond's opening statement, he stated that to complete the build of the hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres, an additional €450 million will have to be found from 2019 to 2022. That is €100 million this year, €50 million will come from the health capital programme, and €50 million will come from other Departments. That leaves €220 million to be found between 2020 and 2022. He mentioned that the additional €130 million to make up the €450 million is going to come from philanthropic funding. Where will that funding come from and how will the Department get it? Is it guaranteed? If it is not guaranteed, will it impinge on additional Exchequer funding being required?