Offaly funding in HSE plan includes €1.1m for dialysis treatment upgrades in Tullamore
Some €3.35 million in funding for improvements to healthcare buildings and equipment in Offaly has been announced today (Tuesday).
The HSE's 2026 Building and Equipment Capital Plan was published this afternoon, with the biggest single allocation of funding for a project in Offaly consisting of €1.14 million towards the reconfiguration of existing space in the exising Renal Department at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
This project which is listed in the plan as being at the construction stage, involves the provision of an additional dialysis treatment space, as well as storage and "two additional neutral pressure isolation rooms".
The plan also includes €617,000 towards an extension to the oncology day ward at the hospital in Tullamore, with this project currently listed as being at the 'appraisal' stage.
A further €842,100 has been designated for 'detailed design' works on a planned 10-bed high-support community residence at Arden Road in Tullamore.
The plan includes just €140,350 towards the new 20-bed Midlands Hospice, also at Arden Road in Tullamore. This long-discussed project secured planning approval recently, but the funding announced in today's HSE capital plan is listed as being for 'detailed design' works.
Another notable project listed in the plan is the provision of an emergency department extension for an acute medical assessment unit and consulting suites at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore. This was granted €196,000 toward 'appraisal' works.
Some €56,140 was granted for appraisal works on a refurbishment of Birr Community Nursing Unit, with the same sum allocated for the appraisal stage of the development of a new ambulance base in Tullamore.
Welcoming the funding announcement, local Fine Gael TD John Clendennen said: "The investments set out in the 2026 HSE Capital plan show our commitment to improve Offaly’s health service facilities and ensure better access to care for our patients.
"Investing in our health service is important as our population grows, with many people living longer, healthier lives," he added.