Fresh Setback for New Louth Ambulance Base as HSE Admits it Cannot Find Suitable Site - 05/08/2026
Plans for a new ambulance station in Drogheda have suffered another setback, with the HSE confirming it has yet to find a suitable site for the long-awaited development.As a result, health officials say they cannot provide a timeline for when construction might begin. The delay is a major disappointment for local paramedics, who have been working for years in what have been described as outdated and inadequate conditions at the current base on the grounds of the Cottage Hospital.Staff have repeatedly raised concerns about cracks in the building, dampness, leaks and a lack of space, and have…
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