Local groups are to get the opportunity voice health concerns to Fine Gael health spokesperson, Dr. James  Reilly, when he visits the peninsula this week.

During a two visit to the county, during which he will visit on Friday morning, Dr. Reilly will meet with various groups to discuss their concerns with issues such as cancer care, the pyschiaric nurses’ dispute and hospital waiting lists.

Fine Gael Health spokesperson, Dr. James Reilly, will visit Buncrana Nursing Unit on Friday morning as part of a two-day visit to Donegal during which he will meet with various groups to discuss concerns .

Dr Reilly will meet with representatives from CCNW and DACC to discuss the continual neglect of the North West in terms of cancer services and he will also visit nursing unit in Buncrana to discuss the care of the elderly. He will also meet parents of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to examine the possibility of funding for research.

Deputy Joe McHugh said Dr. Reilly’s visit provided local people with the opportunity an opportunity to express their views on health issues.

He said: “There are many concerns here in Donegal at the minute with cancer care hospital waiting times at the top of the list. Dr Reilly has vast experience in the area of health and is eager to hear the concerns of people throughout the country. Dr Reilly has challenged the health minister regularly in the Dail and it is important that he is fighting Donegal’s corner with the minister.”

Deputy McHugh encouraged members of the public to go along and meet Dr Reilly on Friday  to hear what he has to say.

He added: “We will be in my office at 1.30pm on Friday and everyone is welcome to attend and have a chance to speak with Dr Reilly.”