Credit Guarantee and children’s hospital Bills
Bernard Durkan requests timelines for the Credit Guarantee amendment and National Paediatric Hospital legislation; the Minister has no dates but says hospital progress is not legislation-dependent.
Will the Minister clarify the current position with the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill? It is an issue of considerable importance at present. Similarly, what is the position with the proposed National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (Amendment) Bill relating to the national children's hospital? Again, it is an issue that has been occupying people's minds in recent times, particularly as there might be further delays arising from planning issues.
Comment on this
I have no date for either of the legislative measures. However, with regard to the national children's hospital, I assure the Deputy its progress is not dependent on the legislation. Work is continuing on implementing that policy measure. As soon as I have the information requested, I will give it to the Deputy.