Thousands to protest Hanly plan

THOUSANDS of protesters opposed to plans for the downgrading of local hospitals are expected to converge on Nenagh, Co Tipperary, today.

Consultants, doctors, nurses and members of the public will take part in a rally against the likely selection of Nenagh General Hospital as a trial

location for implementation of the controversial Hanly proposals, which recommends the centralisation of acute hospital services to "centres of excellence".