The South Eastern Health Board welcomes the approval to undertake the development of three new health centres across the South East.  The cost of the new developments is 1.7 million euro and will enable the board to provide modern, bright facilities for patients, staff and GPs.

The three health centres will be built in Tullow Co. Carlow, Mullinahone Co. Tipperary and Ballmacarbery Co. Waterford.  The health centres will provide a range of accommodation such as doctors surgeries, treatment rooms, practice nurse accommodation, community welfare offices, waiting rooms.  In the case of Tullow the new health centre will also have a dental suite and accommodation for physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Mr.Peter Finnegan, Deputy CEO of the South Eastern Health Board, says “This is a positive development for community services in Tullow, Mullinahone and Ballmacarbery and one that is welcomed by staff and patients.  I look forward to the developments moving forward as swiftly as possible and to welcoming patients to their new health centres. The new health centres being built at a cost  of 1.7 million euro are part of the SEHB’s ongoing commitment to improving local health services for people. The new health centres will enable the SEHB to provide the highest quality primary care service to local people.”