Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very anxious that the HSE has without delay an open recruitment campaign to enable the appointment of a permanent GP in Swanlinbar, County Cavan. Since the retirement of the previous permanent GP, a locum doctor has fulfilled the role of the doctor in charge on a four day per week basis. This contract is due to end on Thursday. The communities served by this medical practice in Glangevlin, Corlough, Templeport, Bawnboy and Swanlinbar are absolutely clear in their view, which I completely and strongly endorse, that this medical practice should have a permanent GP with a five-day service. The extensive west Cavan Border area has been served very well over the years with permanent medical practices in Ballyconnell, Blacklion and Swanlinbar. This is the configuration I firmly believe should remain as the essential component of healthcare for the people of this widespread rural area.

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