HSE makes moves to accelerate plans for  96-bed ward at University Hospital Limerick

Next phase of works includes an underground car park, ground floor, and first-floor shell spaces

A protest against overcrowding in UHL will take place again on Sunday as patients’ frustration continue to grow.

The HSE is making moves to accelerate plans for a new 96-bed ward at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

The news has been welcomed by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Limerick TD Niall Collins.