Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The process is under way and the unit is expected to open in September 2017. The Minister is also examining the additional supports that can be put in place for Our Lady's Hospital Cashel, because, as the Deputy rightly said, that could also help to alleviate pressures on the accident and emergency department of STGH. There has been progress. The Minister is examining the provision of additional modular units across the country and Tipperary could benefit from that as well.

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