The Health Minister has appeared to rule out the possibility of a model three hospital for the Midwest region.
It’s despite the suggestion that Ennis, Nenagh, St John’s or an alternative site should be identified for such an upgrade in a HIQA report published on University Hospital Limerick’s emergency department earlier this year.
A new two million euro injury unit opened in Ennis back in April, and it’s understood more capacity upgrades there are being considered.
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Minister Stephen Donnelly says the new consultant contract will be key to ensuring the model two hospitals in the region are performing adequately.
You can hear the full interview with Minister Stephen Donnelly on Clare FM’s Morning Focus This Friday morning from 9am.
