Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024
534. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when enabling works on the second 96-bed block will be completed; and when the 2nd 96 bed unit will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3950/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government and the HSE is committed to accelerating the delivery of a second 96-bed inpatient block at UHL. Planning for the enabling works for this block was granted in Q4 2023. These enabling works will be carried out directly adjacent to the 96-bed block currently under construction at UHL. This will create the lower part of the next block over which the proposed second 96-bed block can be developed.
This Government has invested significantly in University Hospital Limerick (UHL) in recent years, including in major capital projects. In 2019, UHL had a Budget of €265m. The current closing budget for 2023 is €383m, representing a growth in budget of €118 million – or 45% - in just 4 years.
