New €3 million Obstetrics Theatre part of UHK Capital funding this year

Minister for Education Norma Foley

T.D. confirms the announcement of an €8.94 million investment in Capital Funding to support Kerry Healthcare services across 2023. University Hospital Kerry will receive over €8.5 million in funding this year for a host of key projects including €4.5 million to extend and refurbish the existing pathology laboratory. In this tranche of funding, €3 million is being made available to UHK for the provision of a state-of-the-art new obstetrics theatre.

Cahersiveen Community Hospital will receive €240,000 for the provision of a new Ambulance Station and €200,000 for refurbishment and extension works. In 2023, investment in healthcare infrastructure, equipment and furnishing of health facilities is €967m with a further €50m provided for capital infrastructure

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This is a total national investment of €1.017bn.

Minister Foley said: “I have received confirmation this morning that almost €9 million in funding is being awarded to key healthcare facilities in Kerry for 2023. This significant funding is a clear endorsement of the excellence in vital healthcare provision delivered on a daily basis throughout the county by teams of dedicated professionals.

“This funding will significantly enhance the provision of vital ambulance services and healthcare provision in Cahersiveen. In total, University Hospital Kerry is awarded €8.5 million for this year which will provide for a significant extension and enhancement of maternity facilities, a new obstetrics theatre and the continued improvement and upgrading works to oncology

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“I have consistently advocated for enhanced and additional health services with Minister Donnelly and

I wish to thank my Cabinet colleague for prioritising the enhanced provision of healthcare services in Kerry.”