Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Health the amount of his Department’s €397 million capital spending for 2013 that will go towards construction projects; the projects involved; the details of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5277/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The health capital allocation for 2013 is €397m of which the HSE's allocation is €381m. This €381m includes €40m for information and related services.

The remaining €341m which includes €8m to be funded from the proceeds of the disposal of surplus assets is available for construction projects.

Work is underway on the Executive's multi-annual Capital Plan 2013-2017. My Department is reviewing the proposals and following 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. Following its approval details of the Plan will be published by the Executive on its website.

My Department's 2013 capital allocation is €16m. It includes provision for the Health Research Board's contribution for the construction of a Clinical Research Facility at Galway University Hospital.