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ENNIS Comhairle Ceantair Fianna Fail has called for a speedy resolu- tion to the ongoing doubt over the proposed upgrading of facilities at Ennis General Hospital.
Chairman Tom Malone informed a meeting on Thursday night last, that officers of the comhairle ceantair had made contact with Fianna Fail leadership urging them to approve the €39 million package designated for Ennis General Hospital in the
HSE Capital Programme 2006-2011. Similar representations to party leadership have been made on behalf of Ennis No 1 Cumann, Fianna Fail, by its secretary, Garrett Greene.
The meeting heard that Clare Fi- anna Fail TDs past and present had lobbied for the proposed hospital funding to receive the greenlight. Delegates welcomed the work of elected representatives in this regard. As a member of the HSE West Fo- rum, Cllr Pat Daly declared himself ‘hopeful’ that tenders to carry out the
upgrade would be invited very soon.
Deputy Timmy Dooley also con- veyed his support for Ennis Com- hairle Ceantair’s efforts.
Minister Tony Killeen who at- tended the meeting applauded the delegates and all party members for their hard work on behalf of the party and thanked them for their ongoing support in relation to Ennis General Hospital and other issues.
Minister Killeen assured the meet- ing that every effort was being made to ensure that the Ennis General
Hospital project proceeds to tender at the earliest possible date.
Delegates pledged to campaign strongly for a “Yes” vote in the up- coming Lisbon Treaty Referendum and welcomed a recent public in- formation evening held in Ennis and addressed by Minister Willie O’Dea, Minister Tony Killeen, Deputy Doo- ley, former deputy Brendan Daly and local MEP Sean O’Neachtain.
A minute’s silence was observed at the meeting in memory of late Presi- dent Dr Patrick Hillery.