John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Agreement has been reached with the ambulance service that all trauma, paediatric and obstetric emergencies will not be brought to the local hospital but will go directly to the major tertiary centre, which includes the regional maternity unit.

Plans are under way to introduce a 24-hour advanced paramedic service in Clare and north Tipperary.

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