Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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203. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to enhance and expand services at Louth County Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52345/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Louth County Hospital Dundalk and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda are part of the HSE Dublin and North East Health Region. Both hospitals operate conjointly, with an integrated managerial and clinical governance system, care pathways, and support functions.

These hospitals are planning for the future to safeguard against the increasing demand of their growing catchment area. Anticipated population growth, particularly among those aged over 75, along with any potential reconfiguration of acute services, highlights the need to expand capacity and capability.

To meet this challenge, projects have been developed in Louth County Hospital which include, theatre access for Ear, Nose and Throat procedures and a Uroflow Clinic for Urology services. Additionally, a new procedure room will open in 2026 to enhance Day Services. These developments compliment the already significant investments in Our Lady of Lourdes in Drogheda.