€6.5million funding to expand outpatient services in Mullingar Hospital Reporter: '); '); Minister for Trade Promotion and Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath, Robert Troy T.D., today confirmed that a new outpatients department to facilitate Emergency Department and respiratory assessment unit has been approved for inclusion in the 2021 Capital Programme following an application developed by the Hospital to address their specific needs. The total budget allocation for this project is €6.5m, with €4.75 allocated in 2021. Minister Troy said, “I am delighted to have received confirmation today that €4.75m has been approved to expand outpatient services in Mullingar Hospital this year. With a total budget allocation of €6.5m for the project, this is a significant investment in the region to ensure that our towns and communities are properly served by our health service.