Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The HSE states in its 2016 National Service Plan at Appendix 4 Page 136 that the phased fit-out of vacated accommodation to accommodate physiotherapy and pharmacy and a local injuries department is expected to be completed by Q4 2016/Q1 2017 and operational Q1 2017.

There will always be more projects than can be funded by the Exchequer. As with all capital projects, the further development of the health care infrastructure, including Ennis General Hospital, must be considered within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the health service. Any future investment must also be considered within the overall acute hospital infrastructure programme and establishment of hospital groups. Each hospital group will be required to develop a strategic plan to describe how it will provide more efficient and effective patient services and reorganise its services to provide optimal care to the populations it serves.

The HSE will continue to apply the available funding for infrastructure development in the most effective way possible to meet current and future needs.