Nicky McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

225. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the replacement of the Central Mental Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19627/13]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Replacing the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) with an appropriate modern facility is one of the priority health projects set out in the Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2012-2016: Medium Term Exchequer Framework. The Minister for Health announced in November 2011 that the CMH would be located at St Ita’s, Portrane, Co. Dublin. This project includes replacement of the CMH, and also development of associated new facilities. Four regional Intensive Care Rehabilitation Units (ICRUs) are also planned, one of which will be located at Portrane.

The Steering Group for this project is in place and members include representatives from Department of Health, HSE Estates, HSE Service, HSE LHM for Dublin Mid-Leinster, NSUE, Irish Advocacy Network, Central Mental Hospital Carer’s Group, National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) and representatives from the Central Mental Hospital. The Design Team appointed in July 2012 is advancing the design for the project.