Offaly MEP recovering in hospital after surgical procedure following health scare

Offaly MEP Barry Cowen is recovering in hospital after a health scare that required a surgical procedure on Monday. 

In a statement released this morning, he said he underwent a surgical procedure in St James's Hospital in Dublin on Monday having first attended the emergency department in Tullamore Hospital. 

The statement says that having felt unwell in Strasbourg last week, his symptoms persisted after returning home.

It states, "I attended the emergency department at Tullamore Hospital on Saturday night and was subsequently transferred to the cardiac care unit at St. James’s Hospital on Sunday. I underwent a surgical procedure there on Monday.

"I am now receiving further care to support my recovery and hope to return home via Tullamore Hospital over the weekend. I am hugely indebted to the professionalism and compassion of all the staff in both Tullamore and St. James’s hospitals.

"I will continue my recovery at home and will remain in close contact with my team as I carry out my duties as MEP for Midlands North-West. My offices remain fully operational, and should you require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

"My family and I are deeply grateful for all the kind messages and good wishes we have received – thank you sincerely."

Many people have left well wishes on the post on Facebook wishing Barry Cowen a speedy recovery. 

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