TRADE UNION CLAIMS GALWAY TO BE HIT BY HEALTH CUTBACKS

Date Published: 07-Jul-2008

Galway is going to be hit hard by health cutbacks this Summer according to trade union, IMPACT.The Union claims it was told at a meeting today that ward closures, longer waiting lists and restrictions on radiology, cardiology and lab services in Galway's hospitals are to be implemented.The cuts will see the orthopaedics ward close for 2 months at Merlin Park Hospital and St. Monica's gynaecology ward at UHG closing for the rest of the year.