The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced a temporary disruption to an important public service in the southeast, with the Wexford Civil Registration office at Ely Hospital, Ferrybank closing for the time being. The gov.ie-related public service update follows water damage on the ground floor of the building, prompting immediate alternative arrangements for people needing to register births, deaths and marriages in Co. Wexford.
The closure affects the Civil Registration Service office only. According to the HSE, day procedures and outpatient appointments linked to Wexford General Hospital and taking place in Ely Hospital are continuing as normal, meaning patient care activity at the site has not been interrupted.
Wexford Civil Registration office temporarily closed after water damage
The temporary closure was put in place after water-related damage affected the ground floor at Ely Hospital. The Health Service Executive (HSE) said it is working to restore use of the premises and reopen the Wexford Civil Registration office as soon as practicable.
In the meantime, residents who need civil registration services are being directed to nearby offices in Wexford, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Waterford. This update is especially relevant for families handling time-sensitive documentation and certificates.
- Birth registrations can still be booked online
- Death registrations remain available by appointment
- Marriage registration information continues to be available through HSE channels
- Confirmed marriage ceremonies in Wexford will still go ahead
Alternative Civil Registration Service locations
While the Ely Hospital office is closed, the HSE has advised the public to contact these offices directly to confirm operating hours:
- Enniscorthy: HSE Health Centre, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 H2X3. Email: Crs.Enniscorthy@hse.ie | Phone: (053) 924 3706
- New Ross: HSE Health Centre, Hospital Grounds, Chambersland, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 WY18. Email: Crs.Wexford@hse.ie | Phone: (051) 440 200
- Waterford: HSE Community Care Centre, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 VX09. Email: Crs.Waterford@hse.ie | Phones: (051) 842 824 / (051) 842 825
The existing Wexford Civil Registration number, (053) 919 8260, remains active with a voicemail message directing callers to the correct contacts. The Wexford email address, Crs.Wexford@hse.ie, is also still in use.
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How to register births, deaths and marriages during the closure
The Health Service Executive (HSE) says people can continue to book birth and death registration appointments online for a date and time that suits them. Certificates can also be purchased by phone, and online appointments may be rescheduled or cancelled by users where necessary.
For many families, this temporary change will mainly mean travelling to another office or contacting a different location before attending. The key message is that the service has not stopped; it has been temporarily relocated.
- Check the correct office before travelling
- Confirm opening hours by phone or email
- Use online booking tools where possible
- Keep records of any appointment changes
Marriage ceremonies and public services unaffected
There is positive news for couples with confirmed ceremonies: the HSE said marriage ceremonies already arranged for Wexford will proceed, and affected parties will be contacted directly. This should reduce uncertainty for those with imminent plans.
Although this is a local service announcement, it highlights how frontline public bodies such as the Health Service Executive (HSE), Citizens Information Board and other state agencies listed on gov.ie work to maintain continuity when facilities are disrupted. For residents seeking wider official updates, agencies such as the Department of the Taoiseach, Health, Social Protection and Local Government bodies remain central sources of service information.
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What Wexford residents should do next
If you need the Wexford Civil Registration service in the coming weeks, the safest step is to contact the alternative office nearest to you before attending. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has apologized for the inconvenience and says efforts are ongoing to restore the Ely Hospital facility quickly.
For now, the takeaway is clear: the Wexford Civil Registration service is temporarily operating through alternative offices, not suspended altogether. Anyone needing to register a birth, death or marriage-related matter should use the available contact points and online tools until the Ely Hospital office reopens.
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