Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Again, I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this important question today and for the opportunity to give him an update. We all desire the same thing, to provide a world-class service in Ireland. In south Dublin, the building is at phase 1 and on track for delivery in August. Funding has been approved for the surgical hub in north Dublin in Swords and construction has commenced. Recruitment will commence in due course. We expect that the hubs in Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford will be operational in 2025 and early 2026. They are proceeding at pace. The Dublin hubs will be open soon.

The Minister has asked for the delivery of surgical hubs to be expedited. I am sure that everything is being done to put them in place as soon as possible. We will welcome Members' support. There are clear benefits from these new world-class surgical hubs. I assure the Senator that this Government remains committed to ensure that the best quality elective care is available to everyone in Ireland through the delivery of these world-class surgical hubs.