EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 7 MIN
New Swords Surgical Hub Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Navan Hospital's Future - 09/07/2026
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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 was not chosen as the location for the investment, pointing to the long travel distances many patients in Meath already face and warning against any further downgrading of local hospital services.Chair of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign and Aontú leader, Deputy Peadar Tóibín, joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss those concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 was not chosen as the location for the investment, pointing to the long travel distances many patients in Meath already face and warning against any further downgrading of local hospital services.Chair of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign and Aontú leader, Deputy Peadar Tóibín, joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss those concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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