Irish healthcare provider Bon Secours has completed its €213m Limerick hospital, representing Ireland's first new acute care facility in nearly twenty years, according to Irish Independent.

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan presided over formal proceedings on 9 March, characterising the project as substantial healthcare infrastructure investment for the region.

Minister O'Donovan said: "It is an honour to be here today, alongside the local Ballysimon community and many Bon Secours Limerick staff, to officially open the hospital. Delivering a state-of-the-art, €213 million hospital in just two years reflects a combination of strong project management, clear vision and a collaborative approach."

Clinical operations commenced progressively from September through staged activation of departments and services. Current capabilities encompass a Hospital Access Unit, cardiac catheterisation laboratory conducting interventional cardiology and electrophysiology work, plus diagnostic imaging including mammography and the Mid-West's inaugural PET CT scanner, eliminating patient travel requirements for advanced scanning previously unavailable locally.

Workforce strength stands at approximately 700 personnel spanning clinical, nursing and administrative functions, with consultant coverage across cardiology, respiratory medicine, neurology, ophthalmology and endoscopy specialisms.

Jason Kenny, Chief Executive Officer of Bon Secours Hospital Limerick, said: "We are extremely grateful to Minister O'Donovan for being here to open our new Limerick Hospital. Our investment represents a major commitment to both patients and the community."

Alan Sharp, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Bon Secours Health System, said: "The opening of Bon Secours Hospital Limerick is a landmark moment for healthcare in Ireland. As a not-for-profit health system, our focus is always on strengthening patient care, expanding access to essential services and supporting the resilience of Ireland's wider healthcare system."

Dr Siobhán Grimes, Clinical Director and Consultant Anaesthetist, noted infrastructure incorporates advanced cardiac services, vascular surgical developments and robotic-assisted procedures across multiple disciplines.

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