A proposal for an additional 18 step-down beds in Monaghan Hospital is due to be approved in the "near future". Local TD Niamh Smyth

Step down beds in Monaghan and Roscommon Hospitals are to be used to relieve pressure on bigger hospitals. As part of the Winter Plan the

Nursing staff in Cavan and Monaghan hospitals have received an award for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic. They received the Daisy Foundation Award

A local councillor says it's "unacceptable" that new beds promised for Monaghan Hospital have yet to be brought on stream. Seamus Treanor said the

23 new beds are opening in Monaghan Hospital to help alleviate pressure on other hospitals in the region. The RCSI Hospitals Group says the new

The Taoiseach says the HSE is looking at increasing capacity in the health system but hasn't confirmed if Monaghan Hospital is among the facilities

The level of HSE spending on agency staff in Cavan and Monaghan Hospital exposes the failings of government health policy in the region, according to

Almost €6.9 million was spent on agency staff in Cavan and Monaghan Hospital last year. Meanwhile, €1,961,000 was spent on agency staff