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Future of Sacred Heart Hospital to be decided in coming weeks – Naughten
HIQA demands upgrade or closure
A directive has been issued to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon Town stating that if it is not included in the upcoming Government investment plan it will be forced to close its doors.
Unacceptable delay to Portiuncula investigation – 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
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”.
Sacred Heart Hospital needs investment, but care first class – Naughten
Commenting on the HIQA report on the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon, local TD Denis Naughten said that “while there is no doubt the building urgently needs significant investment; the care provided in the hospital is second to none”.
Air Ambulance announcement will save lives – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the Government announcement of a permanent air ambulance service to be based at Custume Barracks in Athlone. “The pilot service which was introduced just over 3 years ago has been a phenomenal success, transporting over 1,000 people to hospital over that period” “I have no doubt that were it not for this service, many …
Army travelling 18 times around the world to secure Dublin – Naughten
The mileage clocked up by defence forces personnel in three barracks to provide for duty cover in Dublin is equivalent to travelling around the world 18 times per year, claims Denis Naughten TD.
“The current movement of defence force personnel from Custume Barracks in Athlone to do duties in Dublin is completely unsustainable in the medium
Four years after Roscommon closure, Galway A&E still turning patients away – Naughten
Four years after Roscommon closure, Galway A&E still turning patients away – Naughten
Four years after the HSE commenced its plan to close Roscommon A&E, GPs have been advised not to send patients into the emergency department at University Hospital Galway by management at the hospital.
Naughten welcomes 50 jobs for Roscommon Town
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement of 50 jobs in Roscommon Town by Moss Vision stating that “significant work has taken place behind the scenes to secure this project for Roscommon”. “I pointed out to Minister Richard Bruton, on taking office, that he must seek to prioritise securing a tenant for the vacant IDA factory in Roscommon Town. …
Loughglynn to get ad-hoc ambulance service – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has described the suggestion that Loughglynn and West Roscommon are to get an ambulance service later this month as “farcical”.
“Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth,” claimed Denis Naughten.