Charter Medical investment to boost county's jobs economy

A €50 million investment by Charter Medical Group in Charter Medical Private Hospital, Ballinderry, Mullingar, will create 200 new jobs over the next two years, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, has said.

This two-year capital plan is a transformative step in expanding healthcare capacity in the Midlands.

Commencing in January 2026, the significant Charter Medical investment plan for its Mullingar hospital comprises of new theatres, new endoscopy suites and additional surgical and medical beds.

This will further enhance the capital investment made to date. Furthermore, the investment will provide the opportunity for Charter Medical’s patients to access critical services more quickly.

This expansion at Charter Medical Private Hospital will facilitate an additional 100 roles in 2027, adding to the hospital’s current workforce of over 300 professionals.

Making the announcement, Minister Burke said: “I am delighted to announce this significant €50 million investment by Charter Medical Group in its Mullingar campus. This investment is a huge vote of confidence in Mullingar as a hub for advanced healthcare and will greatly improve patient access to surgical and diagnostic services. Around 200 jobs will be created, further positioning Mullingar as a centre for high-value employment in the healthcare sector.

“This project is a positive example of effective collaboration between the public and private sectors, delivering healthcare solutions that will help relieve pressure on public hospitals in the region, including those in Mullingar, Tullamore and Naas."

Paula Gray, CEO, Charter Medical Private Hospital Mullingar, said “We are delighted that Minister Peter Burke has announced the investment in our hospital here in Mullingar. Our commitment is to deliver world-class care closer to home for patients across the Midlands and beyond and create better access to critically needed services nationally as many of our patients come from across the country. This investment will enhance both our surgical and in-patient capacity and strengthen partnerships with the HSE and the NTPF to further reduce national waiting lists and create enhanced access to care for our health insurance partners.”

With a clear focus on 'Healthcare for All', where public and private patients receive equal access to treatment without long waiting times, Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar is a trusted partner in tackling waiting lists and delivering timely patient care. It provides strong support to both the public health system and its insurance partners. A significant proportion of patients are public, with the hospital delivering ease of access for services that are in critical demand.

Charter Medical Group is a leading provider of healthcare services in Ireland, committed to delivering patient-centred care across its facilities in Mullingar and Smithfield.