Taoiseach defends closure of Roscommon Hospital A&E

The Taoiseach has defended the decision to close the Accident and Emergency unit at Roscommon Hospital from July 11.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2011 - 18:18

The Taoiseach has defended the decision to close the Accident and Emergency unit at Roscommon Hospital from July 11.

Enda Kenny told the Dáil that the decision was being taken to guarantee patient safety.

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