2028 completion date for new A&E at Mayo hospital

CONSTRUCTION of the new Emergency Department at Mayo University Hospital won't be completed until the end of 2028.

The date was confirmed after Councillor Michael Kilcoyne questioned the HSE about capital projects at the hospital, and projects scheduled to be completed over the next three years, by December 2027.

In a written response for a Health Forum West meeting this week, he was informed: 'There are no major capital projects due for completion at MUH by the end of 2027.

'The new Emergency Department and AMAU is currently in Stage 2c Detailed Design. The estimated date for the completion of the construction phase is Q4 2028.

'Operational stage will follow this date (TBC).

'There will be a programme of minor capital works ongoing each year in the hospital.'