Unacceptable delay to Portiuncula investigation – Naughten

In East Galway, Health by Denis Naughten

Parents deserve truth now not next year! The disclosure today that the Portiuncula Hospital maternity inquiry has been delayed until the end of the year has been branded as “unacceptable” by local TD, Denis Naughten. “This issue has now been ongoing within the Saolta Group for nearly 12 months, yet parents first found out about concerns through the media, earlier this …

Naughten welcomes funding for Caltra Playschool

In East Galway, Families by Denis Naughten

Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the approval of Government funding for development works by Caltra Community Playgroup

“The playgroup had applied for funding to upgrade the playschool facilities and provide a modern community playschool that will not only meet the existing demands but the future needs of parents and young children”.

28% of all birth incidents in Saolta hospitals – Naughten

In East Galway, Health by Denis Naughten

Denis Naughten TD has today (Wednesday) called on the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, to ensure that the inquiry at Portiuncula Hospital is extended following the disclosure that 28% of all birth specific maternity incidents nationally, happened in the 5 maternity hospitals in the West/North West Hospital Group.