Reilly to review HSE plan to close 16 beds in community hospital

THE Department of Health has given a commitment to review a HSE decision to close 16 beds at a Co Cork community hospital.

The information was delivered to a local action group opposing the imminent closure of the beds Clonakilty Community Hospital.

Mayor of Clonakilty Kevin O’Regan, who is also the chairman of the Clonakilty Community Hospital Action Group, said assurances that Health Minister James Reilly was reviewing the decision was a “very encouraging start”.