Concerns Raised Over UHL Emergency Response Plan

Concern has been raised over University Hospital Limerick's capability to respond to an emergency multi-casualty event in the region. The matter was queried at the latest meeting of the HSE's Regional Health Forum MidWest. While HSE MidWest has pointed to an interim strategy plan, it was unable to provide clarity on bed capacity or Emergency Department thresholds in surge conditions. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum MidWest member Rita McInerney isn't convinced Clare's seasonal population changes have been considered.