Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
112. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if he plans to meet with elected representatives in County Meath regarding his proposed closure of Navan Hospital accident and emergency department; and if so, if he will provide a date when the promised consultation with local politicians will take place. [7776/22]
View answerI am acutely aware that any proposed changes to health services can be a source of great anxiety and worry for communities affected, and I am determined that any changes to the service at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan must be done in consultation with the local community.
I have therefore instructed the HSE to pause in the planning of these changes in order to commence an engagement process on the plans, including with elected representatives on behalf of local people. The Deputy will be aware that this process is underway and I welcome his engagement to date in this regard. My office will shortly be in contact with regard to scheduling a meeting of local Oireachtas members and the HSE.
