HSE has more than 2,600 properties

By Lloyd Mudiwa. HSE Estates comprises 2,655 properties, after capital expenditure of €307.45 million in 2012. The total capital expenditure for the year included capital grants to voluntary agencies of €114.64 million. A number of significant capital projects progressed in 2012, according to the Executive’s Annual Report, including 19 new primary care centres completed or opened, the majority by lease agreement. Upgrades and new facilities in hospitals included the new Emergency Department at Kerry General Hospital, new medical block at Letterkenny General Hospital, new critical care block at Limerick Mid-Western Regional Hospital and the phase 2 development at St Vincent’s…