The co-founder of the Midwest Hospital Campaign says reopening Ennis A&E would be one of her “top priorities” if she were in government, but it wouldn’t be a red line issue.

The Social Democrats have released their general election manifesto titled “For the Future” which includes a commitment to provide a Model 3 hospital in the Midwest with an emergency department.

A recent study led by Ennis native Dr. Sinéad Madden recommends the creation of a new 350-bed hospital in Ennis with an emergency department to meet the growing needs of that county’s population.

The Social Democrats have confirmed they are willing to enter government with any party, and the party’s Ennis-based general election candidate, Hilary Tonge, says health care in the Midwest needs to be at the forefront. center of all discussion.

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