Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
1065. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a permanent oncology and haematology building will be expedited at University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63251/25]
View answerThe interim Oncology unit was completed in University Hospital Kerry in 2024 at a cost of €2.44m. This project included for 14 No day treatment cubicles plus 2 No day treatment isolation rooms, 7 No outpatient consultation rooms and an Aseptic compound unit.
The drafting of a new capital submission and business case for the permanent proposal has been prioritised since January 2025. University Hospital Kerry and HSE capital and estates are prioritising the preparation of the capital submission for the proposed oncology day treatment ward and outpatients unit at University Hospital Kerry. The prioritisation of the capital list will be a matter for the HSE Regional Executive Office and the Regional Director for Planning.
