Denis Naughten has described news that the Westdoc out of hours GP service, based in Roscommon Town, is now covering the Craughwell area of Co. Galway at certain times of the week as “another blow to our local health service”. “It is just not good enough. We have lost our A&E, we have an ambulance service which is on a …
Loughglynn – Ireland’s only blackspot without an ambulance
The lights are on, but no ambulance and no service for 30k people
Concern as two vital reviews of Portiuncula Hospital postponed until after election – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has described plans by the Saolta University Hospital Group to delay reviews of both maternity and A&E services at Portiuncula Hospital, which may not see the light of day until after the election in spring 2016, as “very concerning”.
Court again exposes Roscommon mental health crisis – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the comments by High Court Judge, Mr Justice Tony O’Connor, who described mental health services in County Roscommon as being in “a crisis situation”.
Over 6,000 people waiting 12 months to see – Naughten
Over 6,000 people are waiting at least 12 months to either see a consultant or to have an actual cataract operation in order to gain their sight back, reveals Denis Naughten TD. “It has emerged that 2,558 people have been waiting over 12 months to have a cataract removed after already waiting to see the consultant to get on the …
Over 2,600 local children awaiting orthodontic treatment for up to 3 years – Naughten
Deputy Denis Naughten has learned there are over 2,600 children in Galway, Roscommon and Mayo currently on the orthodontic waiting lists with some children waiting three years to start treatment. Commenting on information received from the Minister for Health Denis Naughten said: “Clearly the lack of investment in this area has had a direct impact and is what can only …
Road traffic victim left waiting for over an hour for an ambulance
Roscommon ambulance service on a knife edge – Naughten
HSE seeks to postpone dates for HIQA action on Sacred Heart Hospital – Naughten
The HSE and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Kathleen Lynch TD, are to seek a postponement of action by HIQA which would have a direct impact on the operation of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon.
Roscommon Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre must treat more patients – Naughten
Denis Naughten is calling on the Minister for Health & the Saolta Hospital Group to expand the services currently available at Roscommon Hospital to cater for more patients who need to see a doctor urgently.
Loughglynn, East Mayo/West Roscommon – Ireland’s only blackspot without an ambulance
HSE must deliver HIQA recommended ambulance to East Mayo/West Roscommon – Naughten