Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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1299. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the 60 bed modular unit under construction at University Hospital Limerick; if a date for completion can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure. 

At present the draft Capital Plan 2020 is being reviewed and revised to take account of the impact of Covid-19 and includes a number of developments at Limerick University Hospital.  The HSE has advised that the 60-Bed Ward Block (additional capacity) is expected to be completed for Q4 2020.

It is important to recognise that all capital development proposals must progress through a number of approval stages, in line with the Public Spending Code, including detailed appraisal, planning, design and procurement before a firm timeline or funding requirement can be established.

The delivery of capital projects is a dynamic process and is subject to the successful completion of the various approval stages, which can impact on the timeline for delivery.