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University Maternity Hospital Limerick (pictured) is at least 5km from University Hospital Limerick, depending on the route taken. File photo

University Maternity Hospital Limerick (pictured) is at least 5km from University Hospital Limerick, depending on the route taken. File photo

Wed, 27 May, 2026 - 14:14
Niamh Griffin

University Maternity Hospital Limerick will form part of the new Limerick hospital development, the HSE has confirmed.

Changes to maternity hospitals, including in Tralee and Limerick, along with continuing access to private pregnancy care at one Dublin hospital, came up at the Oireachtas Health Committee.

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