The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has officially turned the sod on a major extension at Cavan General Hospital.
Representing an investment of over €100 million, the development demonstrates the Government's and the HSE's commitment to strengthening hospital capacity and modernising healthcare infrastructure for the region.
Speaking at today's event, Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, said today's sod-turning marks an important milestone for Cavan General Hospital and for the communities it serves across Cavan, Monaghan and the wider North East.
This €100 million investment is set to deliver a modern Emergency Department, a new Endoscopy Unit and additional inpatient capacity, helping to improve access to timely, high-quality care closer to home.
The significant new development at Cavan General Hospital will provide 7,588 square metres of additional accommodation and represents a major investment in acute hospital capacity for the region.
The project will deliver a new Emergency Department, a new Endoscopy Unit and three floors of modern inpatient accommodation including 56 additional beds, including bariatric facilities and isolation rooms.
The project includes a new five-storey extension which will accommodate a modern Emergency Department at lower ground floor level, a new Endoscopy Unit at ground floor level, inpatient ward accommodation across the first, second and third floors, and a plant area at fourth floor level.
The upgraded Emergency Department and Endoscopy Unit will replace and expand existing facilities, creating additional clinical space and supporting better access to urgent and planned care.
When completed, the extension will provide modern, fit-for-purpose facilities to support emergency care, endoscopy services and additional inpatient accommodation. It will enhance the environment for patients and staff, improve patient flow through the hospital, and support the delivery of safe, timely and high-quality care closer to home for people across Cavan and Monaghan.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said today was a very important day for Cavan General Hosptial.
Minister Niamh Smyth said its wonderful news for the region.
