Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive reply on behalf of the Department. All of these projects are important. I do not like to make any of them more important than another but there is a clear need for all projects to be delivered in the coming years. It is incumbent on Government to prioritise them. The public spending code is obviously important and we know about the debate with regard to the children's hospital but it can also be seen as a delaying tactic in some cases with regard to these vital projects. It is important that each stage be progressed as quickly as possible. We all want value for money but we also want quicker treatment and infrastructure development for the population of Galway and the region. I ask the Minister to continue to engage with Saolta University Health Care Group on the delivery of these projects as a priority. I have pushed, on numerous occasions, the issue of the emergency department and pediatric and maternity projects but I am also pushing these other projects as vitally important for Galway and the region.