BREAKING: Tipperary University Hospital to receive a €75m investment
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The Fianna Fáil TD for Tipperary, Jackie Cahill has on Tuesday evening announced that Tipperary University Hospital is to receive a massive investment in healthcare equipment in the hospital.
Deputy Cahill confirmed that the hospital is to see a €75 million funding allocation for equipment in the hospital, bringing furniture, devises and machines up to a modern, state-of-the-art standard.
Deputy Cahill was speaking after receiving confirmation of this major funding boost for the county, when he thanked the Fianna Fáil Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, the hospital management, and the HSE for their work in securing this funding.
In announcing this funding, Deputy Cahill stated: “I’m delighted today, as the Government TD for Tipperary, to be able to confirm a massive capital investment in Tipperary University Hospital.”
Deputy Cahill continued to state where this funding will be spent, and highlighted how this will greatly increase the patients’ experience, care and comfort in the hospital, as well as working conditions for staff.
He said: “I gladly received confirmation this evening that €75million is to be allocated to the hospital in Clonmel for investment in the medical, paediatric and maternity wards in the hospital. This will allow the 68 beds in these wards to be replaced, and anyone who knows the hospital well would know that this investment was badly needed.”
“This €75 million will bring the hospital up to the best, modern standards for both staff and patients alike. It will ensure the delivery of top-class healthcare for the people of Tipperary and surrounding counties.”
In acknowledging the hard work done by numerous parties and individuals in securing this funding for the region, Deputy Cahill continued by saying: “I want to thank the Fianna Fáil Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly. I want to thank the management of Tipperary University Hospital and the management of the HSE for this massive vote of confidence in healthcare in Tipperary.
“It’s going to ensure top-class healthcare facilities for the people of Tipperary and surrounding counties. It’s a massive investment and as the Government TD, I want to welcome it. It shows this Government’s constant commitment to healthcare in the country.
Deputy Cahill concluded, saying: “This Fianna Fáil Government has ensured that the largest capital budget ever has been allocated to the HSE to provide top-class healthcare for people.”