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11 September 2024

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Taoiseach says the new modern bed block will be transformational for Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe

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Taoiseach says the new modern bed block will be transformational for Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe

Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially opened the new 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.

The project is providing replacement beds rather than extra beds, but in far more modern facilities, including single-bed private rooms.

The Taoiseach met with hospital staff, local councillors and elected members, most of whom have been involved in this project since it broke ground in 2019.

He says this new block will be transformational for the hospital.

Ballinasloe-based Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan says the project is a huge step forward for Portiuncula Hospital.

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