1599. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Health the proposed development timelines to the provision of a new surgical hub at University Hospital Waterford (details supplied); his Department’s target end date for the award of a construction tender for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33917/24]

I have asked the HSE, as Sponsoring Agency with day-to-day responsibility for the provision of a new surgical hub at University Hospital Waterford to respond to you directly in relation to the matters raised.