James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

On the same day, 86 beds in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore were closed. While this lack of provision continues, the trolley wait will lengthen and more lives will be put at risk. I want the Minister to respond to the disturbing rumours that persist, despite denials by the HSE, that the accident and emergency department at Mullingar Regional Hospital is to be closed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. I want an answer to that question, not fudge.

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