Hospital group threatens legal action to stop Hanly report downgrade

A GROUP representing thousands of people has threatened legal action to stop any downgrading of its local general hospital.

Hospital group threatens legal action to stop Hanly report downgrade

Due to fears that the Hanly Report on restructuring of health services may lead to a loss of services, Mallow Hospital Co-ordinating Committee held a special meeting yesterday at which members pointed out their concerns.

A previous attempt to remove its status as a general hospital was fought successfully in the High Court in 1989.

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