Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2026
1059. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the 24-acute beds for Mallow General Hospital will be operational; if there are specific timelines or factors contributing to any delays in the commissioning of these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6168/26]
View answerWith regard to the capital works ongoing at Mallow General Hospital, I can advise the Deputy of the following:
In 2023, a new ward block for Mallow General Hospital was constructed and opened. As part of that project, 2 additional floors were constructed to facilitate subsequent infrastructure investment at the hospital.
The subsequent development of the ward block is being progressed in 2 phases.
Phase 1 involves the fit-out of the additional space to provide a 24-bed inpatient ward. This project is underway and is anticipated to complete in Q1 2026. It is planned that the facility will be put into service immediately upon construction completion.
As a condition of the planning permission for the 24-bed inpatient ward, an extension to the existing carpark is required. A submission has been made to the local authority for planning permission, and it is expected that a tender for these works will issue in Q2 2026.
Phase 2 of the ward block development involves the fit-out of the existing Ground Floor shell & core space to provide an Outpatient/Day Clinic ward. This ward will include 10 standard clinical rooms, and an additional 5 clinical rooms configured for the establishment and operation of an Obesity / Bariatric Clinic.
The Outpatient/Day Clinic ward project is at the detailed design stage. Subject to statutory approvals it is anticipated the project tender will be issued in Q2 2026, and the timeline for delivery can then be determined.
