Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he has plans to refurbish the ear, nose and throat Department of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54235/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Any proposal to refurbish the ear, nose and throat department at Beaumont Hospital must be considered in the context of the HSE's multi-annual capital programme. The HSE is required to prioritise capital infrastructure projects within its overall capital funding allocation taking into account the existing capital commitments and costs to completion over the period. Work on the draft Capital Plan for the next multi-annual period 2013-2017 is under way and will be submitted to my Department in due course. My Department will then review the proposals and follow up with the HSE where further details may be required. The draft Capital Plan 2013-2017 will require my approval with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.