It’s been confirmed that the 40 bed modular unit at South Tipp General Hospital will go ahead.
Minister for Health Simon Harris also say he intends to progress plans for a day hospital in Cashel.
Less than 24 hours after speaking to Tipp FM on plans he was poised to release – Health Minister Simon Harris issued the station with a statement this morning stating that funding has been secured for the long since mooted 40 bed step-down facility on the grounds of South Tipp General Hospital and the project to go to tender.
Its hoped the movè will alleviate major overcrowding problems at the Clonmel hospital.
While planning permission has yet to be approved, Tipp TD Michael Lowry believes the most important thing is that the ball is now rolling…
The Health Minister has also confirmed this morning that he will be progressing plans for a day hospital in Cashel.
Speaking to Fran Curry on Tipp Today this morning, Deputy Seamus Healy says that while it’s a positive step, the original plan for Cashel hospital were bigger…
Meanwhile, the HSE Capital plan is set to be announced in the coming weeks, and Deputy Alan Kelly says that while it’s great news that works on the new facility at the hospital are moving forward, it’s important that significant long term funding is allocated to South Tipp General by the HSE…
