Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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396. To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for approved funding spend for the community nursing units in Stranorlar and Ramelton, County Donegal; when tenders will be sought for this work to begin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6489/19]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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397. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to address the issues outlined by a group (details supplied); when a definitive answer on its future in terms of a new build community nursing unit for the area will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6490/19]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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At a meeting on 7 November with public representatives and local delegations I advised that the need for additional beds and the potential to develop a replacement facility to the existing community nursing unit in Lifford will be reviewed further post 2021, when new Census data is available and the Health Service Capacity Review and the National Development Plan have been advanced.

The existing unit at Lifford will continue to operate in the intervening period. I further advised that I welcome the community continuing to engage with the HSE at local level, in the first instance, as appropriate, regarding further ideas and proposals for community based options that may be considered.

I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the funding aspect of his question.

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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398. To ask the Minister for Health the impact on anticipated upgrades for the community hospital sector in County Donegal in view of the cost overrun of the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6491/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Health Service Executive is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2019. The HSE Capital Plan will determine the projects that can progress in 2019 and beyond having regard to the available capital funding, the number of large national capital projects currently underway and the relevant priority of each project. The requirements of the new children's hospital and other health capital projects, currently at various stages of development, are being considered as part of this process. Once the HSE has finalised its Capital Plan for 2019, it will then be submitted to me for consideration.