Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

When fully commissioned the capacity of the hospital will be significantly increased with the provision, for example, of two additional theatres, 12 extra beds, including ten day beds and two intensive care unit-coronary care unit beds, a new and expanded accident and emergency department and a new acute psychiatry unit.

The further commissioning of the development is under consideration by the Eastern Regional Health Authority, in consultation with the Department. As one would expect, it is my desire, and that of my ministerial colleagues, to progress the commissioning of all the facilities involved in this significant investment of €105 million as quickly as possible.

See this speech in context