Taoiseach to open new hospital ward block in Ballinasloe this morning

An Taoiseach Simon Harris will officially open the new 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe this morning, Wednesday, September 11th, at 10.30 a.m..

Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan said that over €34 million in government investment in Portiuncula had transformed the hospital into a world-class building with individual rooms with en-suites.

“Coming from a world of multi-bed ward blocks where there wasn’t space for our healthcare staff to bring equipment to look after patients — this is really a wonderful achievement.

“This high-spec building means the highest level of patient care, ensuring better infection control, privacy for people and their families, especially at difficult times,” she said.

“Portiuncula Hospital is the lifeblood of Ballinasloe, a level 3 acute and maternity teaching hospital with a 24/7 ED and University of Galway and Limerick Medical Academies.

“It is the main hospital for the people of Athlone and families living all across the counties of Roscommon, Westmeath, Offaly, North Tipperary as well as East Galway. With a catchment of over 400,000 people this will transform the level of care to our families and loved ones.

“I wish to thank An Taoiseach Simon Harris for his incredible support for Portiuncula University Hospital and to the fantastic senior clinical management team at Portiuncula Hospital and the HSE Estates team for bringing this project to fruition.

“The new building is such an impressive sight with the latest in energy efficiency,” she said.