15-05-2025
Emergency repairs carried out on leaking theatre roof at Sligo University Hospital
That's according to Minister of State Marian Harkin who says the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has intervened in the matter.
Minister Harkin said, 'Along with my two colleagues, Frank Feighan TD and Eamon Scanlon TD, I met with three orthopaedic surgeons from SUH and had a detailed discussion on conditions in the orthopaedic operating theatre where a leaking roof posed significant challenges for elective surgeries and patient safety. We contacted Minister Carroll MacNeill and she assured us she would give it urgent attention.
'I warmly welcome her intervention and the fact that emergency repair works have already been completed, and most importantly, the entire roof is scheduled for full replacement this year,' Minister Harkin said.
She also welcomed plans for a series of follow-up meetings between clinicians and HSE management is scheduled to ensure progress is monitored throughout the year and to support the restoration of a full range of elective orthopaedic surgeries.
Minister Harkin further acknowledged the Minister's renewed commitment to continued healthcare development in the Northwest as outlined in the HSE Capital Plan 2025, which includes major infrastructure upgrades at Sligo University Hospital. These investments include:
The delivery of a multi-service block development, currently at detailed design stage, which will offer a wide range of integrated services upon completion.
A 42-bed block, with construction set to commence this summer.
A new 26-bed block, already operational.
A new CT scanner recently installed.
'The delivery of these capital projects is a testament to the Government's commitment to enhancing healthcare capacity in the North West. I will continue to work to ensure that projects move forward efficiently and that our region receives the investment it needs for high-quality, modern healthcare infrastructure.'
'We must look critically at how we deliver major capital projects like those planned at SUH—from procurement to design and execution—to ensure value for money and timely delivery for patients and staff alike,' Minister Harkin said.
