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‹ Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Cork elective hospital timeline

Summary

Deputy O'Sullivan asked for a firm timeline on the Cork elective hospital to end speculation and repeated press stories. The Taoiseach said a memo would go to Government the following week and referred to the public expenditure process.

It is a case of déjà vu and another day another story in the Irish Examiner about the elective hospital in Cork. It is being rolled out every couple of weeks. It is a bit self-indulgent of the many people who keep recycling the same garbage over and over again in the press. We all know the reasons we need the elective hospital. We know the importance of an elective hospital not only in Cork but also in Galway and Limerick. Can we get a specific timeline so that we can bring to an end all of the rumour, innuendo and suggestion? Can we get a timeline as to when the decision will be announced?

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I am not responsible for what gets said in any newspaper by various individuals. There is a public expenditure code to which Ministers must adhere. There will be a memo before Government next week in respect of this. The Deputy knows my views on it.

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