Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
806. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he has met the National Ambulance Service specifically in respect of the proposed closure of the Emergency Department in Navan; the date that the meeting took place; the matters that were discussed and or agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39357/22]
View answerOn the 13th of June, the Director of the National Ambulance Service attended a meeting where I asked the HSE to outline its proposal for the transition of the Emergency Department at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan and to consult with elected representatives on behalf of the local community.
Several important issues were raised, including capacity at other impacted hospitals, which need to be fully addressed. I have asked the HSE to undertake a process to review, validate and stress test the reconfiguration planning. My Department is currently engaging with the HSE in relation to this process, with a view to it being completed within a matter of weeks.
