Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 301: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is proposed to make a further decision on the future of the site of St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin 6, before July 2007; if so, if she will undertake to postpone such a decision until after July 2007 in order that the matter may be dealt with by the incoming Government; if she will ensure that the site of St Luke's Hospital will stay in use within the health service and not be sold to private developers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11276/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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It is my objective, and that of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and St. Luke's Hospital to see the earliest delivery of the Government's Plan for Radiation Oncology. I am determined that the HSE will deliver on this Plan in 2011 as originally scheduled. The HSE and my Department are considering options to speed up the pace of delivery. This is a challenging timetable and I will provide the HSE with the necessary support to deliver on it.

As regards the future use of the site and facilities at St. Luke's Hospital, my objective is to ensure that these resources are utilised in the best interest of the health services. I will discuss this issue in due course with the HSE and the Hospital Board.