'Active discussions' over new 150-bed hospital for Limerick

Proposal includes housing scheme, hospital, and nursing home

The hospital plans do not involve the UL Hospital Group but a hospital spokesman said officials met with the private company to outline the health needs of the region. Picture: Dan Linehan

Proposals for a new 150-bed hospital in Limerick to be built by a private health provider with access for public patients are now at the pre-planning stage.

The Irish Examinerreported in February that such a scheme was on the cards and a spokesman for Limerick City and County Council has now confirmed that active discussions are taking place.