Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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237. To ask the Minister for Health if a record of meetings the HSE held on plans to build a private hospital in an area (details supplied), including dates and attendees, will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35729/20]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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238. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a commitment, tacit or otherwise, to purchase services or use any element of the services at a proposed new facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35730/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 and 238 together.

The Department has no remit in relation to the development of private hospital facilities. In relation to the specific questions regarding the HSE’s dealings with the facility (details supplied), the question has been referred to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.