Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator has raised this matter on numerous occasions. It is no harm to keep the pressure on and I thank him for doing that. As he will be aware, the project, which is part of a larger development incorporating the maternity and paediatric services, is included in the HSE capital plan for 2021. I will convey the Senator's frustration and concern to the Minister. Unfortunately, there is no date yet set for the planning application for the main building. The project is still proceeding through the stages of the public spending code. The design team has had preplanning meetings with the local authority on various elements of enabling works. I will convey the Senator's concerns to the Minister and advise him this needs to be progressed as quickly as possible.