Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2016
254. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current or pending funding allocations being considered for South Tipperary General Hospital particularly those for infrastructure investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17865/16]
View answerIn relation to investment in infrastructure 4 additional ED bays were provided under the 2015/2016 winter initiative and works on front foyer doors and the mortuary upgrade have also been completed.
It is expected that the extension to the radiology department to accommodate a CT scanner will be completed by Q4 2016 and on this basis the facility should be opened in Q1 2017. While work is underway on a project to refurbish accommodation for outpatients further reviews of the design etc. will be required. The upgrade of the ancillary accommodation for maternity services, minor upgrade works for the paediatric ward and the replacement UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for ICU are underway and it is expected that these could be completed this year or early next year.
I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to current or pending funding allocations being considered for South Tipperary General Hospital. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
