Tomás Sharkey has hit out at the last minute cancellation of a variety of vital clinics in Louth County Hospital over the coming weeks and has claimed that lives are being put at risk by HSE management at the behest of an uncaring government.
"All this week, sick and vulnerable patients have been receiving calls cancelling their appointments at medical, stroke, diabetic and surgical clinics to name but a few, over the next fortnight. This latest action by the HSE demonstrates it's disregard for the people across this county.
"These clinics are vital for the patients. I spoke to the family of a recent stroke victim. His appointment for next Monday was cancelled only this Thursday morning over the phone. This is no way to treat patients and their families.
"After the next two weeks of appointments in the diabetic clinic have been cancelled, the next available dates are in May 2010. This situation is an absolute disgrace and vindicates the people from all across Louth who oppose the cuts be it Transformation or otherwise.
"I am challenging the HSE and members of the government to come clean and admit that they are no longer acting in the best interests of patients.
I have contacted the offices of Des O'Flynn and Stephen Mulvaney who are rolling out the cuts and closures across our hospitals. Administration in Louth County Hospital are merely passing on the public's concerns to these senior officials.
"I want the decision-makers to speak face to face with the sick patients who will not see a diabetes doctor until May 2010 or have an appointment in the stroke clinic for months to come."
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