Concerns over what impact the 130 million euro euro in HSE cost costing saving measures will have on Clare’s health services are set to be aired tonight.
Under the proposals, the number of agency staff will be halved, overtime will be cut by ten percent while the new head of the Health Service Executive says its likely to lead to bed and theatre closures.
Former Labour Councillor Paul O’Shea who resigned from the party over the cuts has organised a public meeting on the issue in the West County Hotel in Ennis tonight at 8.
Nursing and GP representatives are expected to attend along with local TDs and Councillors – while an invite has also been extended to the local area manager of the HSE.
Clr O Shea will be calling on the Oireachtas members to prove those present with answers.
