State Deal With Private Hospitals Amid Covid Outbreak Won't Be Extended

Friday, May 29th, 2020 3:30pm

By Gareth Farrell

The cabinet has confirmed the agreement will not go beyond the end of June.

The government will instead seek a new deal that would allow access to private hospitals for some non-covid related services or if a second waves hits.

More from Wicklow News

Coronavirus Cases In Ireland Rise To 25,589 With 1,744 Deaths

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 25,589 with 700 cases in County Wicklow.
Powerscourt Makes US Travel Magazine Top 10 List

Ashford Castle in County Mayo has been voted the number one resort hotel in the UK and Ireland by readers of a leading US travel magazine.
Multi-Million Euro Pool Project For Dublin Faces Mixed Reaction

Some councillors say the money would be better spent on existing sporting facilities and housing, especially when a white water rafting centre is already planned for the area.
Less Than 10 Cases Of Covid Recorded In Wicklow For 7 Straight Weeks

The number of people who were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Republic increased last week for the first time in over two months.
Wicklow County Council Give Update On Covid 19 Measures

Wicklow County Council wishes to update members of the public in relation to Council facilities and services.