John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is clearly quite a degree of concern about the cost overruns and there is not agreement on what the figure might be now or in future. In previous replies, the Taoiseach and the Minister have indicated that this would be a relatively small amount in any given year and it can be factored into calculations. They have spoken about re-profiling other projects. Sometimes it sounds as if that would be without consequence.

I will put it as follows. At Rowlagh in north Clondalkin, a primary care centre was announced by a former Minister, Senator Reilly, in 2012. It was supposed to open in 2016 and it eventually received planning permission in 2018 but it has not gone to tender or construction as we speak. Is it one of the projects that will be delayed and re-profiled as a result of the cost overruns at the new national children's hospital? Will the Minister outline all the other projects directly affected and delayed?

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