Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2022-05-05
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Eamon Ryan (GP), Dublin Bay South

The original approach in terms of how this would be structured was set out in the Mulvey report in 2016. The Government has changed what was set down somewhat. The lease arrangement was originally for 149 years; it is now for 300 years and will cost €10 a year. It is my understanding that the Sisters of Charity were asked if they wanted to sell the land. Their response was that they did not want to do so. My understanding is that they are no longer in the business of healthcare. The St. Vincent's Healthcare Group has decided, as is its right, to retain its voluntary hospital status and operate this co-located model. The change made by the Government is that rather than just St. Vincent's and the National Maternity Hospital having board members, there will be three public interest members, and the Minister will appoint the chair. As stated, we have changed some aspects of the arrangement.

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Sitting date: 2022-05-05