Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

It is a priority but, to be fair to the HSE, if it does not have the money it cannot do it. Virtually all of the HSE's capital plan is contractual. Yesterday, I stated that I know the hospital has an alternative proposal on how this could be funded in the immediate period and we need to explore options in an innovative and imaginative way to bring this facility into place as quickly as possible. I agree it is important and certainly it is a priority for me and for the Government to make this happen.

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