John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will present a progress report regarding his review of proposals for a new national children's hospital; if he will detail plans for consultation in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10165/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Government has committed, under the Programme for Government, to the construction of the new Children's Hospital.

I want to be clear about how we can best provide the hospital in the most cost effective manner while ensuring a high quality service for our children and young people.

I will announce the details of the review of the National Children's Hospital project shortly. I am currently in the process of finalising issues around the scope of the Review, which will be carried out as soon as possible.

It is essential that all the facts are carefully considered before a final decision is taken on the best approach. In particular I wish to be satisfied that the hospital will provide the best possible clinical outcomes for children and young people.