Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Cullinane for the query. As he is aware, the cost to build the facility was €31.6 million and the annual running cost is €5 million. We will consider whether it is possible to include the centre in the upcoming Estimates. The HSE has provided €300,000 this year to try to prepare the building to be opened. The Minister for Health will meet Deputy Cullinane and others from the south east on Thursday and is prepared to discuss the matter further with them. It is an initiative that will be considered when the Estimates are being prepared.

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