The Taoiseach says the new Ireland 2040 plan aims to modernise an outdated healthcare system that is costing the country a fortune.
The redevelopment of Sligo University Hospital was one of a number of health initiatives announced in the plan on Friday.
Leo Varadkar said work is to start on a new Emergency Dept at SUH within three years.
He in general modernising our health infrastructure will make the whole service more efficient and cost-effective:
