Laois Senator Calls For Supervised Detox Beds At Midlands Hospital

Senator McCormack is pushing for the measure at Midlands Regional Hospital.

Vulnerable people in Laois are being let down when it comes to addiction.

That's according to Sinn Fein Senator Maria McCormack who's raising the issue of a lack of detox beds in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

It echos calls brought forward to the Health Minister by Laois County Council and Portlaoise's ARC Project which provides education and aid to those recovering from addiction

Senator McCormack says it's leaving a gap in the community:

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