An Oireachtas committee has heard that Ennis, Nenagh and St. John’s hospitals must be given equal priority when it comes to the reopening of emergency departments.
The Midwest Hospitals Campaign Group appeared before the Joint Committee on Public Petitions yesterday to lobby for the reinstatement of the facilities as Model 3 hospitals.
It’s the first time the group has had the opportunity to directly address government representatives since its inception in 2019.
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Responding to a question from Deputy Emer Higgins on which of the hospitals should ideally be selected, Ballyvaughan resident and MWHC spokesperson Noeleen Moran says each area deserves a functional emergency department.
You can listen to the full interview below.
