Investment of over €3 million set to 'boost healthcare facilities in south Tipperary'

The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, has approved the publication of the Health Service Executive’s Building and Equipment Capital Plan for 2026. 

This plan brings an investment of €3,201,210 million to south Tipperary, as part of a €1.3 billion allocation nationally for the development and enhancement of healthcare infrastructure, according to a Fine Gael Deputy.

Deputy Michael Murphy said, “The investments set out in the 2026 HSE Capital plan shows our commitment to improve south Tipperary’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.

“Today’s announcement, which includes investments in Tipperary University Hospital, the Cashel Injury Unit and St Patrick’s Hospital in Cashel, is welcome news that will help bring healthcare services closer to home and better meet the needs of patients and families in our community”.

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Commenting on the publication of the HSE Capital Plan, Minister Carroll MacNeill said:

“I’m pleased to approve the publication of the HSE Capital Plan for 2026.

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"By increasing capacity and developing the necessary infrastructure we will enable greater provision of care in our hospitals and in our communities, we are advancing the Sláintecare vision to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time”.