The local action committee says it proves how important the hospital is to the community.
An extension to Portlaoise Regional Hospital is expected to be completed in 2022.
Construction on the €5.5 million respiratory assessment unit next to the Emergency Department will get underway later this year.
Upgrades to the mortuary and an extension to the laboratory facilities are also ongoing.
Secretary of the Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee John Hannify says capital spending highlights the importance of the hospital:
NEW: It's set to enhance their capacity to manage covid-19.
Posted by Midlands 103 on Thursday, 25 February 2021
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