Minister Harris working on plans for Tipp hospitals

The Health Minister will discuss the future of South Tipp General Hospital with a local action group this afternoon.

Simon Harris is in Tipperary for the Fine Gael think-in which concludes this afternoon.

The Minister is to visit St Theresa’s hospital in Clogheen before travelling to Tipp town to meet with Circle of Friends, a cancer support group based in the Enterprise Centre on Station Road.

Following this Simon Harris will discuss the situation at South Tipp General and Our Lady’s in Cashel with members of the Save Our Acute Hospital Services.

Speaking to Tipp FM at the Fine Gael Party think-in in Clonmel Minister Harris said the time has come to ensure South Tipp General is properly funded and run.