City Councillors have backed calls for ongoing and future expansions at UHG to be designated as critical infrastructure.
It's as Government is advancing the Critical Infrastructure Bill, to deliver key projects at an accelerated pace.
Last month, County Councillors passed a motion demanding UHG be designated as critical infrastructure - and last night, City Councillors did the same.
Fianna Fail Councillor Alan Cheevers says the people of Galway deserve a hospital fit for purpose.