Harney pledges town’s cardiology services secure

HEALTH Minister Health Mary Harney says the future of the current cardiology services at Ennis General Hospital is secure and will be further enhanced.

In response to concerns expressed by Clare TDs, Ms Harney, through Junior Minister, John Moloney stated: “All the cardiology services currently available in Ennis General Hospital will continue. The future of these services at Ennis General Hospital is secure and they will continue to be provided by a specialist cardiology team.

He added: “In fact, these services will be expanded further with the addition of cardiac failure clinics and cardiac rehabilitation services for patients who have had the acute phase of their illness managed in the Mid-West Regional Hospital, Limerick.”