Mr. Kelly expressed the intense personal experience regarding the hospital situation, saying he had to persuade his 85-year-old father, who was distraught, to admit himself to UHL due to reports of overcrowding and poor facilities. This directly affected his family, emphasizing how critical improvements in the emergency department are to the community as well as to families facing the distress of aging relatives needing care.
Addressing the timeline of hospital improvements, Mr. Kelly mentioned that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly had indicated a new nine-bed hospital block would be completed in the first quarter of next year. However, HSE chief Bernard Gloster contradicted this by stating it would be mid-next year. The inconsistency in dates raised concern about the urgent need for clarity and accountability regarding hospital upgrades.
During the proceedings, Taoiseach acknowledged the pressing issue raised by Mr. Kelly, extending his best wishes to Mr. Kelly's father and recognizing the importance of accurate information about the hospital's future. He committed to ensuring the Minister for Health provides a clear timeline for the promised developments, demonstrating governmental attention to the health crisis impacting the Midwest region.
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