Galway Hospital Expansion Under Scrutiny | Galway News

University Hospital Galway is moving forward with its biggest healthcare expansion ever for the western region — including a new cancer center, 300 extra beds, an emergency department, and upgraded maternity services. Public consultations, delayed due to low awareness, are now happening at St Joseph’s Community Centre in Shantalla, with drop-in sessions on Thursday and Friday. A major point of contention? A proposed helipad in a local green space, sparking community concern — residents are holding their own meeting Wednesday night to discuss it. Councillor John McDonagh is urging the HSE to listen closely. So far, nearly 300 people have attended events and over 150 submissions have been received online — 45% of respondents support the overall plan. The HSE is working to gather more feedback, especially on contentious elements, as the project’s future hinges on community input. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81c6bceff543438d