3657. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when construction of the proposed 20-bed level three inpatient palliative care facility in Tullamore is expected to commence; when the facility is expected to become operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62113/26]

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.