Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 October 2024
209. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health if he has visited the accident and emergency facilities in Beaumont Hospital; if he recognises the urgency of progressing the building project to improve the service and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43505/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Health I have visited the accident and emergency facilities at Beaumont Hospital and I wish to acknowledge the continued and tireless work of staff at the Hospital and in the Emergency Department. The project for the provision of a New Emergency Department at Beaumont Hospital is now at Project Review 3 (Approval of Scheme Design).
A Design Stage 2A (scheme design) report has been received for review. The Stage 2A report notes cost increases, which are currently being assessed.
