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'Patients can be assured no disruption to GP access' - Cllr Emmet Doyle.
Aontú Cllr for Ballyarnett Emmet Doyle has welcomed news that Racecourse Medical practice has been saved.
Cllr Doyle said a new contractor has been appointed today (Friday) by the Department of Health.
He added: "I am delighted to announce that Racecourse Medical GP practice has been saved with the appointment of a new contractor this morning.
"I have been working alongside officials in the Department of Health for months on this process and want to pay tribute to Deborah and her team in SPPG. We have spoken weekly on progress and whilst the process has taken longer than hoped, it is great news for patients.
"With this great news, patients can be assured they will have no disruption to their access to a GP and staff can be assured their jobs are not under redundancy threat.
"I am over the moon to see this long process come to a successful conclusion and look forward to a fresh start for Racecourse Medical and all the the people in Ballyarnett and throughout the city who value its services”
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