Politicians unite over Bantry hospital

FIANNA Fáil and Fine Gael councillors in west Cork have united in calling for a massive turnout at a protest against proposed cuts at Bantry General Hospital.

The call was made yesterday by members of the council’s western division, several of whom said they would be attending the protest at harbour View, Bantry, at 2pm on Saturday.

Standing orders were suspended yesterday as councillors debated the downgrading of the hospital.