The Health Service Executive's 2026 Building and Equipment Capital Plan has been approved by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, delivering a €29 million boost for health services in the North West.


The funding will support major developments at Sligo University Hospital, including additional acute beds, a second CT scanner and a hospice extension.


Plans also include investment in community nursing units and primary care centres, with a new 9-bed facility earmarked for Carrick-on-Shannon.


Speaking to Ocean Fm News Minister of State Frank Feighan says the investment marks a significant step forward for healthcare provision across the Northwest.

The Health Service Executive's 2026 Building and Equipment Capital Plan has been approved by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, delivering a &euro;29 million boost for health services in the North West.
 The funding will support major developments at Sligo University Hospital, including additional acute beds, a second CT scanner and a hospice extension.
 Plans also include investment in community nursing units and primary care centres, with a new 9-bed facility earmarked for Carrick-on-Shannon.
 Speaking to Ocean Fm News Minister of State Frank Feighan says the investment marks a significant step forward for healthcare provision across the Northwest.

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