'Major disaster' averted following Wexford hospital blaze due to bravery of frontline staff

The Government is 'determined' to make available whatever resources are needed to respond to ensure the safety of the 221 patients who were evacuated, Tánaiste says

More than 200 patients were evacuated from the hospital on Wednesday after a major blaze. Picture: Mary Browne

A “major disaster” was averted in the fire at Wexford General Hospital on Wednesday because of the courage and bravery of emergency services and hospital staff, the Dáil has heard.

The Government is “determined” to make available whatever resources are needed to respond to ensure the safety of the 221 patients who were evacuated, the Tánaiste said.