Kelly concerned over Fianna Fail TD's "rushed statement"

Wexford Sinn Féin Borough Councillor Anthony Kelly has welcomed Sean Connicks statement on South East Radio yesterday morning promising immediate application for planning permission for a new A&E unit at Wexford General Hospital. Speaking at a Wexford Sinn Féin county meeting last night, Cllr. Kelly said that this was a “more progressive” move by a junior minister who had failed in the past to assure the public that he was one hundred percent committed to stopping any downgrading at Wexford General.


“I would be concerned that this is a rushed statement by Deputy Connick in reaction to the last weeks Borough Council motion”, Cllr. Kelly said, referring to his controversial, successful motion at last week’s council meeting calling on Fianna Fail Oireachtas members to vote against the government if it attempted to downgrade Wexford General Hospital.

“I would also point out that planning permission is only worth the paper it’s written on”, Cllr. Kelly continued, “Ill celebrate when I see the diggers and builders on site.”

Cllr. Kelly speaking at the recent Saltmills Commemoration