Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday, I sent the Taoiseach a petition with more than 1,150 names calling for the reopening of SouthDoc in Blackpool. He said last week that he would look into its closure. The Minister for Health has confirmed that the HSE has asked for a timeline for the service to reopen but has not received it. Will the Taoiseach intervene at this stage and ask SouthDoc to reopen? The people of the north side of Cork city need this facility, especially before Christmas. It is a vital service.

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