Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ten days ago the former CEO of the HSE, Mr. Tony O'Brien, made a serious attack on Navan hospital. He stated that the emergency department in Navan was a target of the HSE for closure. He also undermined the morale of the staff and the confidence of the general public by attacking the quality of the service there. It was shocking given that Mr. Tony O'Brien was, and the HSE is, responsible for the quality of service. The Taoiseach opened the accident and emergency department in Navan a couple of years ago. Does he have full confidence in the service? Will he ensure there is proper funding to make sure a quality service is provided there? Will he guarantee that there will be no closure of the 24-7 accident and emergency department in Navan hospital?

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