LARGE areas of south Kildare could be greatly impacted by the proposed downgrading of the emergency department at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. The proposal by the HSE to downgrade the A&E department has met with concern from neighbouring communities like Monasterevin, Kildangan, Nurney, Kilberry and Athy. Around 30,000 patients annually visiting the department … Continue reading Outrage at proposal to downgrade services at Portlaoise Hospital A&E