Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 59: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will re-consider the proposed move of St. Luke's or if she will ensure that the site remains in possession of the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11992/07]

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.