Maternity services in Limerick and Tralee to be upgraded

Hospitals across Munster are due to receive funding from the HSE's capital plan for 2022

University Maternity Hospital Limerick is set to co-locate with the main hospital on the Dooradoyle campus in line with the national plan to end standalone maternity units. Picture: iStock

Upgrades for maternity services in Limerick and Tralee are included in the HSE’s capital plan for 2022, with progress also expected on relocating Limerick maternity hospital.

University Maternity Hospital Limerick is set to co-locate with the main hospital on the Dooradoyle campus in line with the national plan to end standalone maternity units. The capital plan states: "Brief signed off along with cost benefit analysis" and work continues.