Emergency meeting mooted as Our Lady's Hospital, Navan told to stop treating stroke patients

The HSE move to stop treating stroke patients at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, Co Meath from today has been described as "very concerning".

The move came into effect at 8am this morning, according to a directive sent to ambulance and call centre staff. An emergency meeting of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign is due to be called to "mobilise people" on the issue.