Delayed approval of derogated posts for University Hospital Limerick’s (UHL) first 96-bed block was raised by the Hospital Group’s executive management team in February. UHL has consistently had the highest number of people waiting on trolleys for admittance to a hospital bed in the country. He stated he had asked for recruitment for the first new 96-bed block to commence in 2024 for “immediate readiness” in 2025. “I have mandated that all steps are taken to accelerate the second 96-bed block to be built here at UHL, having sanctioned enabling works for that project last year. On-boarding will take place in line with the opening of the first 96-bed block.

Source: Irish Independent June 23, 2024 20:33 UTC