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”.
Summerhill school investment plan welcome – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan TD, that she is to fast track investment on the site of St. Joseph’s College, Summerhill, Athlone. “I understand that the investment in the upgrade of school facilities is to commence in 2016, with a major development now planned for 2018,” stated Denis Naughten. “While I …
Road traffic victim left waiting for over an hour for an ambulance
Roscommon ambulance service on a knife edge – Naughten
Planners, not farmers, to blame for Galway greenway impasse – Naughten
Failure to explore alternative routes economic blow to communities
Minister seeks to postpone date for HIQA action on St. Patrick’s – 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 St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon. While there are urgent steps which need to be taken to meet current concerns of HIQA, and these measures are ongoing, there …
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
No assessment of impact of Asian Clam on Lough Ree – Naughten
Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys TD has admitted to the Dáil that her Department has not performed an assessment on the impact of the Asian Clam infestation on Lough Ree, even though its habitat is protected under EU Law.
Roscommon Hospital endoscopy unit will be opened on “phased basis” in 2016
“The announcement by Government that the endoscopy unit at Roscommon will only open on a phased basis during 2016 is disappointing” states Denis Naughten TD.