The Taoiseach is to speak with the Health Minister about fast-tracking a proposal for an elective-only hospital in the MidWest.
This is despite Minister Stephen Donnelly only last week ruling out the possibility of developing such a facility.
In response to a parliamentary question from Labour TD Alan Kelly, Minister Donnelly reiterated his previous statement that ‘the Government decision is very clear on this’ and ‘no other locations are under active consideration’.
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However, Taoiseach Mícheál Martin has told the Dáil this afternoon that an elective-only hospital is the route he wishes to pursue.
