
Cabinet to consider new plan to tackle hospital overcrowding
A significant upgrade of surgical facilities at Ennis, Nenagh and St John's hospitals to relieve pressure on University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is to be considered by the cabinet following a Dáil debate on the overcrowding crisis.

Carey seeks planning reform after hospital extension delayed
A call to have planning applications for major public service projects bypass local authorities and be dealt with directly by An Bord Pleanala has been made by Deputy Joe Carey