Galway Bay fm newsroom – Outrage is being expressed following the decision to include Craughwell and adjoining areas in the Roscommon Westdoc catchment area.
It means that those in the Craughwell area in need of a doctor between the hours of midnight and 8am must wait at least 70 minutes for a GP to travel from Roscommon town.
Deputy Denis Naughten says the situation is ‘absolutely crazy’ – and makes no sense given the 70km distance between the two locations.
The Independent TD says it will likely create coverage black spots for Craughwell and Roscommon – and may force people to resort to calling an Ambulance.
The amalgamation of the Craughwell and Roscommon Westdoc service is currently being operated on a trial basis and is in effect from 12pm to 8am Monday to Wednesday.
Deputy Naughten says the people of Craughwell and Roscommon deserve better from Westdoc.
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