Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the 96 beds, I know there is one block under construction. However, it is accepted by all parties that there would be at least another 96-bed block. The Taoiseach was in UHL just at the end of February. He gave a clear indication that when the business plan comes to Government, there will be no delay on Government’s side. However, talking about process, speeding up process and unnecessary delays, it would appear that business plan is nearly self-explanatory and should even be at the Department already so it can at least get sign-off. Even when it does get sign-off, as Mr. Gloster knows, between tendering, design and everything, it takes a period of time. I presume Mr. Gloster’s new process, or at least enhanced process for the moment, will deal with those type of blockages.