The Tánaiste says he believes the Midwest will “ultimately” need a new hospital and claims the HIQA review provides a “roadmap” on fixing the overcrowding crisis at University Hospital Limerick.
Newly-appointed Finance Minister Simon Harris visited Kilkishen on Friday to officially turn on the village’s Christmas lights.
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is due to make a decision on the recommendations contained in HIQA’s review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the region before Christmas.
Speaking to Clare FM, the Tánaiste says steps must be taken to improve access to emergency care here before a new hospital is built.
You can hear the full interview with Tánaiste Simon Harris on Clare FM’s Morning Focus on Monday from 9am