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06 Sept 2025
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Minister of State Dara Calleary
Minister of State Dara Calleary TD has confirmed that St Fionnan’s Nursing Unit in Achill will reopen to patients from the end of next week.
Minister Calleary received the news from the HSE Older Person’s Services having engaged with them for a number of weeks.
“This is very welcomed news for the people of Achill and surrounding areas. I have been pursuing this ever since St Fionnan’s Nursing Unit was subject to Restrictions on Admissions some time ago. I want to acknowledge the assistance of local Councillor Paul McNamara, the local Fianna Fáil organisation and the HSE in having the outstanding issues resolved.
“I am assured that there is adequate resourcing in terms of staffing to open additional beds and that St Fionnan’s will also be able to offer some respite. It is also anticipated that additional staff will also be recruited in the coming weeks.
“I am very pleased to have been able to work on this matter and to bring about a positive outcome for Older Persons Services in Achill,” he said.
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