Deputies Guirke and O’Rourke Seek Clarification on Closure of A&E Unit at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan
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TD’s Johnny Guirke and Darren O’Rourke have raised concerns regarding the reported schedule for the closure of the A&E Unit at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, with an indicated imminent closure date in April or May of 2024. Amidst significant opposition to the closure from the residents of Meath, the hospital's catchment area, general practitioners, clinicians at Navan Hospital, and other impacted hospitals in the region, including Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, TD Johnny Guirke has formally requested clarification on the existence and details of the alleged closure schedule. Expressing unease over the potential closure's impact on the region, Deputy Guirke has urged for an immediate update on this matter from the minister. Deputy Guirke stated “since the bypassing of Navan Emergency Department many lives have still been saved here. The current situation in our hospitals is dire, with staff feeling overwhelmed and many choosing to leave the country.” "The waiting times at our A&E are reach-
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ing unprecedented levels. The decision to transfer patients from Navan to Drogheda is unlikely to alleviate these delays, instead, it may exacerbate the situation. He continued "We have three government ministers representing County Meath, Thomas Byrne, Helen McEntee,
and Damien English, all of whom have seemingly been indecisive regarding the future of Our Lady’s Hospital.” "Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have regrettably failed to consider the possibility of keeping our A&E department operational." he finished. Contd on Page 4
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