Kenny warns of further turmoil for small hospitals

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has signalled further turmoil lies ahead over the future of smaller hospitals as campaigners stepped up their protest against cutbacks at Roscommon Hospital.

Defending the Coalition’s shutdown of Roscommon’s A&E department, Mr Kenny said the decision was not easy but was made on the back of serious fears about patient safety from a health watchdog and consultants.