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209 NMH | 2024 209 Support Services T he Facilities Engineering Department (FED) have had a number of staff changes during 2024. We would like to thank all our staff for their continued efforts during 2024 and wish those joining us in new positions the very best. Like most departments, 2024 brought challenges with the recruitment ban and we wish to recognise and thank the entire FED team for bridging gaps during this challenging period. Maintenance 2024 has been challenging in maintaining the existing aging assets and infrastructure throughout the campus. In Quarter 3, we welcomed Nicholas Kinevane, Electrician, to the Department. Our thanks to the HR Team who have supported us through numerous recruitment processes. Facilities Engineering The Department continues to carry out repairs and replacement of flooring throughout the campus. Major roof preventive maintenance commenced this year and will continue in 2025. The FED team continues to work on key projects throughout the organisation including an upgrade to the modern access controlled automated door in the Theatre and the conversion of the former utility room to a pharmacy drug store. Substantial light upgrades were also undertaken with a move to more efficient LED lighting bringing both environmental and financial benefit. We continued painting works around the Hospital which will also extend in 2025 and beyond. The FED Maintenance Team completed 4,205 work requisitions during 2024 (gREQs). gREQs are rising year on year as the buildings and systems age. NMH Projects The FED team played a crucial role in planning and coordinating the upgrade of the hospital's electrical infrastructure, a significant safety endeavour designed to improve the reliability and efficiency of our main power supply system. This upgrade not only aims to meet the increasing demands for power but also addresses the resilience of the emergency backup generators which are used in the event of ESB failure. The replacement of the existing 1000 kVA transformer with a new 1.6 mVA transformer represents a substantial increase in capacity, which is crucial for meeting the hospital's growing power Freddy Byrne, retired Maintenance Supervisor and Caitríona Sullivan, retired CMM2, Theatre at the Charter Day celebrations.