Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has visited newly developed HSE South West facilities in Cork.
The Minister visited new extensions at Kanturk Community Hospital and Millstreet Community Hospital where further construction work is currently underway on the old hospital building.
The Minister also visited Macroom Community Hospital where she confirmed the opening of new beds on a phased basis in the following weeks.
Commenting on the visit, Minister MacNeill said, “I am really pleased to visit Kanturk, Millstreet and Macroom Community hospitals today and to note HIQA’s confirmation of the registration of additional bed capacity at Macroom. Building capacity, both in terms of workforce and infrastructure, is essential to addressing Ireland’s long-term demographic challenges. “Substantial public investment is being made in healthcare infrastructure to support the ambitions of Sláintecare, including over €50 million allocated to the sites I visited today .“The provision of high-quality, safe care and modern facilities for older persons is a key priority for me and for Minister for Older People, Kieran O’Donnell. We look forward to the completion of these developments and the delivery of full capacity as soon as possible.”
Welcoming the Minister to the South West Region, HSE South West Regional Executive Officer, Dr. Andy Phillips said, “In building a health service our community is proud of, we are investing in high quality services for our valued older persons. The development of new facilities in Kanturk, Millstreet and Macroom Community Hospitals shows our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care. I am honoured to welcome the Minister to County Cork to discuss some of the opportunities we have in providing high quality care including virtual care for older persons in rural settings.”
