Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the matter of Beaumont Hospital, the project is included in the programme for Government. We will commence the design of a new emergency department later this year, with a view to funding for construction being provided as part of the 2017 capital plan review. I know that there is pressure is on Beaumont Hospital on a cyclical basis. We will see to it that this objective in the programme for Government is followed through.

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