Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2026
145. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will provide clarity on the processes that are under way to identify a potential site for the delivery of the so-called ‘Plan B’ (new hospital building) for the University of Limerick Hospital Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17296/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn December 2025, Government gave its approval to progress with a blend of the proposed HIQA options necessary to respond to the challenges in the Mid West, to inform investment and to provide a short-, medium- and long-term view to how we plan for, and deliver, healthcare services for the people of the region.
The Minister will progress through all three options, A, B and C contained in the HIQA report, including development of a strategic plan to invest in services.
Option B recommends the extension of the UHL hospital campus to comprise the existing Dooradoyle site and another site, in proximity to UHL. The Minister has mandated the HSE to secure an available, appropriate adjacent site to the Dooradoyle campus. This is being progressed in line with HSE governance for property acquisitions in the usual way.
It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time due to the potential for an adverse effect on confidential and contractual negotiations that the HSE may have to enter into.
