Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, says today’s announcement of extra funding of €15 million for the re-development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital is great news, especially for all the patients who use the service.

“This €15 million funding boost for the NRH in Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, which has been announced today by the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, will see the existing ward accommodation replaced by a new 120 bed facility.

“This re-development is something that has been badly needed for a long time, by both patients and staff. It is something that I have raised with the Minister for Health and have worked for, along with my constituency colleagues.

“The National Rehabilitation Hospital provides vital treatment and rehabilitation to patients from across Ireland and is one of the country’s most important health facilities, helping improve the patients’ quality of life.
“This new development will be purpose built to accommodate the needs of patients requiring complex specialist rehabilitation services and will comply with best international practice and guidelines. The facility will include integrated therapy spaces, hydrotherapy and sports facilities on the NRH Campus.

“This is great news for the patients and staff at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. I would like to pay tribute to the staff for their outstanding professionalism and also to the Board of the National Rehabilitation Hospital.”