Over €21 million allocated for Wicklow healthcare facilities in HSE capital plan
The Wicklow PeopleA total of €21.25 million has been allocated to County Wicklow under the HSE Capital Plan for 2026.
The allocation is the largest healthcare infrastructure investment the county has seen in recent years which will make a significant difference to patients, families and healthcare workers across Wicklow.
The funding will deliver significant progress on four major projects in the county.
Baltinglass Community Hospital (€1,684,200)
Detailed design is now complete for the development of six single en-suite bedrooms within the existing hospital buildings, alongside the construction of a new, purpose-built Day Care Centre on the grounds of Baltinglass Community Unit.
Greystones Primary Care Centre (€453,682)
Plans are now at detailed design stage and progressing to tender, with the purchase of a site for a new Primary Care Centre from Wicklow County Council advancing subject to statutory approvals.
Essential clean-up and restoration work following an oil leak are now under construction.
St. Colman’s Residential Care Centre, Rathdrum (€19,000,000)
Construction is now underway on the replacement 95-bed Community Nursing Unit at St. Colman’s, delivering modern, high-quality residential care for older people in Wicklow.
Reacting to the allocation Tánaiste and Wicklow Simon Harris said it is a landmark day for healthcare in Wicklow.
“Our healthcare professionals, hospitals and primary care centres are the backbone of communities.
“It is a priority of mine and this government that these are properly funded.
“I am delighted to announce €21.25 million for Wicklow in the 2026 HSE Capital Plan.
“This is about delivering on our promises.
“The need for a new Primary Care Centre in Greystones is paramount and it is welcome to see that project move into the tender stage.
“On top of that I am proud that construction is now advancing at St. Colman’s in Rathdrum, a project that will transform the standard of residential care for older people right across south Wicklow.
“People in Wicklow people deserve world-class healthcare close to home and I am determined to make that a reality.
"I am committed to working with the HSE and local healthcare teams to ensure each of these projects progresses as quickly as possible."
Also welcoming the announcement, Greystones Cllr Louise Fenelon Gaskin said it’s a positive step forward for the town.
“For too long, people in Greystones have had to travel significant distances to access primary care services that should be available right on their doorstep. I want to thank the Tánaiste for his consistent support and advocacy in making this happen.
"This is a real step forward for Greystones and I will continue to push to ensure it is delivered as quickly as possible for the people of our town.”
“The projects span Wicklow’s west, north and south, ensuring that communities from Baltinglass to Rathdrum and Greystones to Newcastle benefit from sustained, long-term investment in their local health services.” she added.
Commenting on the publication of the HSE Capital Plan, Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the allocation will help increase capacity and develop the necessary infrastructure to enable greater provision of care in hospitals and communities.
"We are advancing the Sláintecare vision to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.” she added.