Architectural plans and feasibility studies have been carried out for a new Hospice in the Midlands.
The 15 bed unit will be located on the Tullamore Hospital Campus and will serve counties Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly.
It was confirmed today that a breakdown of costs and timeline for the development will be published by the end of the year.
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The HSE is currently engaging with a number of hospice groups in the region along with the Irish Hospice Foundation and Hooves4Hospice to provide an update on the inpatient palliative care services.
Speaking in the Seanad Minister Butler said the department of health is actively liaising with the HSE to progress plans for development of hospices in the Midlands, Drogheda and Cavan.
