Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has opened a new Student Health Medical Centre at University College Cork (UCC).

The new centre and accommodation supports commitments outlined in the HEA Healthy Campus Framework which include improving the 'Campus Environment' to support the health and wellbeing of students and staff.

Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, said: "This is a great example of how student health and wellbeing can be put at the heart of the college experience.

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"This new world-class healthcare facility will provide for:

• 9 consulting rooms,

• a 2-bedded treatment room,

• a physiotherapy suite,

• a staff meeting room,

• an expanded reception and administration spaces,

• and a 30-seat waiting room with self-check in area,

"All these new rooms will be equipped to the highest standards of a 21st century Medical Centre.

"Student health and well-being has and always will be a top priority of mine and it is wonderful to see investment in this area through a beautiful, new Student Health Centre.

"The future is bright for UCC. This health centre will be of great benefit to the students of today and those set to come through the doors over coming years".

Professor John O’Halloran, President of UCC said: "Generations of students will benefit from this facility, and I wish to thank the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for his support and our staff who drove the development of this fantastic health centre."