Closure of A&E at Navan Hospital sparks fears of overcrowding at nearby hospitals

From June 30, the HSE said there would be greater transfer of patients between Navan and Drogheda, where two additional ICU beds will open by September. Picture: Arthur Carron/Collins

The phased closure of the emergency department at Navan Hospital has led to fears nearby hospitals will be overrun with patients on trolleys.

The announcement of a phased closure of the A&E at Navan, to be replaced with a medical assessment unit, was made by the HSE on Monday but it has already been undermined by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.