HSE decision to close hospital beds 'disgraceful': SF

Sinn Féin has described as "disgraceful" the HSE's decision to close 50 beds in hospitals in the North East.

Tue, 28 Aug, 2012 - 08:16

Sinn Féin has described as "disgraceful" the HSE's decision to close 50 beds in hospitals in the North East.

The party's health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said bed closures were a direct result of health cuts imposed in last year's budget.

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