New Swords Surgical Hub Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Navan Hospital's Future - 09/07/2026
The opening of a new HSE surgical hub in Swords, designed to reduce waiting times for patients across the Dublin North East region, has prompted fresh concerns about the future of services at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan.The Government says the new facility will expand day-case surgery capacity, reduce pressure on acute hospitals and deliver benefits for patients in Meath and Louth. However, while local representatives have welcomed the additional capacity, some fear it signals a further shift of healthcare services away from Navan and towards Dublin.Campaigners have also questioned why Navan…
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