Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Public Accounts Committee

2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards

12:20 pm

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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In terms of a project of that size and as a Deputy in Limerick, where this issue is of paramount importance, there will be an empty shell of a building until November. I believe that with proper planning the work could start now. I have looked at the building. I am not a builder but I can see clearly that the structure is ready for fit-out. Will Mr. O'Brien examine this issue to see how it can be expedited with a view to getting the new accident and emergency department up and running? Will Mr. O'Brien give me the date, based on his projections, on which the new accident and emergency department will be opened?