Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the projects listed for the Health Service Executive south; and the location of same. [26125/09]

Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the capital projects which will proceed in the Health Service Executive south in 2009. [26127/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 224 together.

The Health Service Executive is currently amending its Capital Plan to take account of its revised capital allocation following the Supplementary Budget. In determining its capital investment programme, the HSE is required to prioritise the projects to be progressed taking account of the targets for apportionment of capital investment between the Acute and Primary, Community & Continuing Care programmes. Planned expenditure for 2009 will need to be managed carefully within the available limits and further commitments will require prioritisation within the likely funding envelope in future years.

When revised, the Executive's capital proposals must be submitted for my approval with the agreement of the Minister for Finance. Details of the individual projects being included in the Capital Plan will be made available when the plan is approved.

Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding proposals for a new maternity unit at Kerry General Hospital. [26126/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.