Approval is being sought to extend the opening hours of the Local Injury Unit (LIU) at Monaghan Hospital.
This follows on from an engagement session which was held by the HSE to Oireachtas members from Cavan and Monaghan back in November.
Having attended the meeting, Cavan-Monaghan TD Cathy Bennett said she is "delighted" in relation to this development.
If approved, the last check-in would become 8pm with the wash out period after that and will help "eliminate any confusion," according to the local TD.
While it states on the door that the service is available until 8pm, the local TD said it has been brought to her attention on many occasions that people who presented at 7pm were not seen and had to travel to Cavan Hospital.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Deputy Bennett said an update will be provided as this development evolves and she "looks forward" to the Government coming up with the funds to extend this service.
