Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Visiting restrictions

Last updated on 25 April 2025

Due to increased cases of the flu, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has suspended visiting throughout the hospital.

Visiting is only allowed in exceptional circumstances, this means visits can be arranged for patients who are critically ill or near the end of their life. Contact the hospital to arrange a visit.

Visiting

Visiting times are:

• 2pm to 4pm
• 6pm to 8pm

Visiting times for the critical care department are:

• 3pm to 4pm
• 6pm to 8pm

Maternity unit

Visit times are:

• 6pm to 8pm

Support partners can visit during the day, but not at rest time.

Paediatric (children’s) unit

One parent or relative must stay with a child at all times when they are being admitted.

Emergency department

There is no visiting in the emergency department. In some cases, 1 person may accompany the patient. One parent or relative must accompany a patient under age 16.

Protect yourself and others

Do not visit a hospital if you have any symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19, or any viral illness.

Clean your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser

You may be asked to wear a face mask and PPE in parts of the hospital.

Parking is available on the hospital grounds.

Public parking spaces are available in the main car park. There is a charge.

Disabled parking spaces are reserved for permit holders.

There are:

• age-friendly parking spaces available
• parking spaces for patients attending the Physiotherapy Department

There are 2 pay machines on the hospital grounds. You can also use contactless payment at the barriers when exiting. A weekly pass is available from the Cash Office.

There are a small number of set-down spaces close to the front door. These are for emergencies, or for collecting patients or babies when they are discharged from the hospital.