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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sylvia Pownall

Thousands gather for 'D-Day' demo outside Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, Co Meath to voice anger over plans to shut down emergency department

Thousands gathered outside Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan today to voice their anger over plans to shut down its emergency department.

A large crowd turned out in protest over proposals to replace the A&E with a 24-hour medical assessment and injury unit.

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín said it’s incomprehensible at a time when Drogheda, Connolly, the Mater and Mullingar are struggling with ED overcrowding.

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