The HSE has committed to deliver a new community hospital in Lifford.
The future of Lifford Hospital for many a year has been in jeopardy but following a meeting yesterday, it’s been confirmed that a new facility will be built on a greenfield site.
The Chair of the Friends of Lifford Hospital, John Quinn says the HSE made it clear at the meeting that they recognised the need for such a facility in Lifford.
He says it is beyond what they had hoped for:
Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District Cllr Gerry Crawford says after years of a lack of commitment it is a huge step forward: