Naughten seeking views on future use of landmark Ballinasloe site 

Local Minister Denis Naughten is launching a new project which will aim to stimulate debate on the future of the landmark St Brigid's Hospital site in Ballinasloe.  

The Drum native issued a statement today (Wednesday) announcing the 'Reimagining St Brigid's' project. 

"St Brigid’s Hospital is an iconic landmark in Ballinasloe and I am currently embarking on a project – with the assistance of the public - which aims to explore potential new uses for the site,” said Minister Naughten. 

“This is a site with enormous potential and this project will be the first step in reimagining what the future could hold for it. Everyone I meet in the town, and beyond, has an opinion on what the site should be used for and now I am inviting people to share those opinions.” 

As part of this project, Minister Naughten is asking everyone with views on the future of St. Brigid’s Hospital to spend a few moments completing an online survey, which will ask about opinions of Ballinasloe, how people use the town and its amenities, and what they think is missing from the area. 

“This is an exploratory process and each survey response will be read and analysed and form part of a wider discussion on the potential future use of this site,” added Minister Naughten. 

“I will be working on this project with Enterprise-Ireland-backed start-up Connect the Dots, specialists in meaningfully bringing people together to explore common challenges and develop innovative solutions, who will guide this process.” 

The survey can be accessed at: www.DenisNaughten.ie 

“I would urge anyone with an opinion on the site or what is needed in the town of Ballinasloe to fill out the survey by April 23 and also to share it with any local groups or organisations who may wish to contribute to the debate as I want to ensure as many voices as possible are heard,” said the Minister.  

“This is your opportunity to have a say in what you think the future of St. Brigid’s Hospital should look like - and I look forward to hearing those views.”