James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost to date of the new national children's hospital; the estimated cost of this hospital; if she will provide a progress report on the project; the estimated date of completion; the way this project will be funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5637/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The development of the National Paediatric Hospital is a priority project for the Government. The Health Service Executive Capital Plan 2009-2013 includes provision for the development of the new hospital and an associated Ambulatory and Urgent Care Centre at Tallaght.

The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board was established in May, 2007. Its primary function is to plan, design, furnish and equip the new national paediatric hospital. The HSE is working closely with the Board in progressing the project.

A detailed Design Brief for the new hospital is being prepared and is due for completion shortly. The Design Brief will be converted into an exemplar design, outlining the exact dimensions and specifications for the new hospital, to allow the project proceed to tender for construction. A more accurate estimate of costs will be available at that point.

My Department has asked the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to revert directly to the Deputy on the other issues raised by him.