Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is the question and the answer. In March 2018, remedial work facilitated the opening of one theatre in MPUH, which advised that it is working towards restoring the full elective orthopaedic service as quickly as possible. A tender process was recently undertaken regarding the provision of two modular theatres for orthopaedics on the MPUH site. A successful vendor was selected for the project and an enabling contract has been signed between the HSE and the modular provider. Contracts have been exchanged between both parties and are currently with the HSE national estates division. A planning application was submitted on 20 December 2018, and subject to a successful determination of that planning application, which I understand is outstanding, it is intended that the work will proceed as planned.

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