The Taoiseach has acknowledged the need for a rehab unit at Roscommon University Hospital. The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed. It was previously included in the HSE's capital plan twice, both was removed on both occasions.
Local TD Martin Daly raised the matter on the floor of the Dáil. He's calling for urgency on the matter:
Responding, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he will speak to the health minister on the matter: