A Clare Government TD says he will only support calls for an A&E to be reopened in Ennis, if the prospect is backed by clinical advice.
University Hospital Limerick broke the national overcrowding record once again this week, where more than half of the 261 patients to attend the Emergency Department on Monday left waiting on chairs and trolleys.
No elective operations have taken place at UHL this week and despite the reoccurring situation, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has ruled out the provision of an elective only hospital or a second ED for the MidWest region.
Meelick Deputy and Oireachtas Health Committee member Cathal Crowe believes the best interim solution is to increase capacity of the Medical Assessment and Local Injury Units in Ennis.
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