This may also be an issue for the Minister for Health. My question concerns a timeframe in respect of the new mental health unit at Sligo University Hospital. It is vitally important. I met quite a number of people over the summer who have been lobbying to ensure this would be an urgent case. I ask that we would get a timeframe as a matter of urgency.

I thank Deputy McLoughlin for raising this important issue. As he will be aware, the capital budget for health increased this year and will increase again next year. In excess of €10 billion has been set aside for investment in new buildings, new equipment and ICT in our health service over the next ten years. As is always the case, it is not possible to complete every project this year or next so it will have to be profiled. I will ask the Minister for Health to give the Deputy an indicative timeline if he has one.