Contract signed for €35m critical care unit in Limerick

CONTRACTS were signed yesterday for of a €35 million critical care unit at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick.

Brian Gilroy, of the HSE, said: “This is one of the largest capital projects being undertaken by the HSE this year and will provide the mid-west with a state-of-the-art critical care facility.

“It is anticipated that a planning application will be lodged within the next two months with construction due to commence in August subject to achieving a grant of planning without any undue delays. The project is due to be completed by the end of 2011”.