Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 13: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if phase 3 C of Naas General Hospital is included in the Health Service Executive revised capital plan for the remainder of the national development plan; and if so, when construction will commence. [31871/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Service Executive's review of its capital programme for the remainder of the National Development Plan 2007-2013, taking account of the reduced capital allocation available following the Supplementary Budget and the adjustments to the Public Capital Programme, is ongoing. As I have previously indicated, it is clear that expenditure for the remainder of the NDP will have to be carefully managed and that further commitments will have to be prioritised within the anticipated funding envelope. The HSE, in conjunction with my Department and the Department of Finance, is also examining opportunities to extend the range of projects that can be progressed through the adoption of alternative funding arrangements. When the review is completed, the Executive is required to submit its proposed capital investment programme for my approval with the agreement of the Minister for Finance.