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Call for urgent action to reopen Portumna Medical Centre
Concerns have been raised over the continued closure of Portumna Medical Centre.
The South East Galway facility was closed last November due to a rat infestation identified outside of the building.
Galway East Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins brought the matter before the Seanad this week where she demanded immediate action.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Minister of State John Perry said the HSE is examining the availability of a more suitable premise but has not identified any at present.