Crumlin Hospital to close wards in cost-saving plan
Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin is reportedly set to close up to two wards as part of efforts to avoid a €10m budget overrun this year.
Reports this morning say the first ward is set to close within a matter of weeks, with a second closure possible later in the summer.
The hospital is also reported to be planning theatre closures and a reduction in out-patient and day-case activity.
Our Lady's is Ireland's largest paediatric hospital, with 248 beds and more than 1,500 staff.
A protest was held at the facility last night to highlight opposition to the planned cuts.
