Serious concerns have been raised over the repeated closure of orthopaedic surgery services at Sligo University Hospital. A leak from the facility's roof has had a sever impact on patients with no clear communication or timelines for treatment. It is hoped that it will open in the next few weeks.
Leitrim Cllr James Gilmartin has commended hospital staff for their efforts under what it described as "very difficult conditions." Cllr Gilmartin has called on the Minister for Health to take urgent action: