Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is welcome. It is on the priority list. It is clear that the initiatives that require capital investment are regarded as a priority by the Minister.

In terms of the mid-term review of capital projects, that clearly will be there on the list, although there have been no decisions yet in regard to it. There is a plan for the 11 extra beds to deal with the demands on the emergency department and a masterplan for the entire hospital, as well as a plan for the campus. The hospital will also benefit from the review in regard to the modular units on which the Minister is working.

It is recognised. It is wrong of the Deputy to say it has not been seen as a priority. Action is being taken. Everything I have outlined to the Deputy-----

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