€1.8 million allocated for Helipad at CUH
€1.8 million has been made available for the construction of a Helipad at Cork University Hospital.
The HSE confirmed that a current staff car park on the North Eastern corner of the Hospital campus had been selected as the site for the helipad.
The announcement comes following fresh concerns about the lack of such a facility following an incident in West Cork where three children had to be airlifted to the hospital with severe burns.
Construction is set to begin on the helipad early next year and the HSE expect it to be fully operational by December 2017.
Speaking tor RedFM news Cllr John Buttimer says the new helipad will greatly reduce travel time for patients needing emergency care:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries