Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the establishment of a private co-located hospital on the grounds of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40635/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Board of the Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved preferred bidder status for the development of co-located hospitals at Beaumont, Cork University, Limerick Regional, St. James's, Waterford Regional and Sligo General Hospitals.

Connolly Hospital and Tallaght Hospital, which are also participating in the co-location initiative, are at an earlier stage of the procurement process. A tender in respect of Connolly Hospital has been received and is under consideration.