12 new beds to open at Portiuncula Hospital today

12 new beds are to be opened at Portiuncula Hospital today 

They'll be located in the former outpatients area, which was moved to a modular facility with increased space. 

It comes as work continues on a new 50-bed ward block which is set to be completed next year. 

Local Senator Aisling Dolan says these are important projects that will relieve pressure on the hospital.