Denis Naughten TD, has welcomed the admission by Dr. Tony O’Connell, the HSE’s National Director of Acute Hospitals, that there were still “enormous efficiencies” to be made in Irish hospitals but that this was hampered because patients fit for discharge cannot access a nursing home bed.
State paying for tags, but no law to track sex offenders – Naughten
“The taxpayer is forking €30,000 per year for electronic tags, but the lack of laws to allow for the electronic tagging of sex offenders is undermining the security of women & children in our communities” claims Denis Naughten.
Has IDA forgotten Ballinasloe asks Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has questioned whether the IDA has forgotten Ballinasloe in light of the fact that the Jobs Minister, Richard Bruton, was unwilling to give a breakdown as to the number of IDA site visits to the town in the last five years.
Water waiver welcome, but it should be safe to drink – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the fact that the Water Regulator has accepted his argument that families in County Roscommon who cannot drink their water will not have to pay for it when water charges are introduced from tomorrow, 1st October. However he has expressed disappointed that those living in towns under a boil water notice will still receive a bill for …
Roscommon Town in IDA jobs ‘pipeline’ – Naughten
Minister Richard Bruton has informed local TD Denis Naughten that the IDA is offering support to a business that is considering establishing an operation in Roscommon Town.
Cloonakilla NS will have to await budget announcement – Naughten
Responding to a question from Denis Naughten TD, the Education Minister stated that progress on the Cloonakilla NS project will be dependent on additional funds becoming available on Budget Day. The Minister stated: “Whilst, it is not possible to progress all projects within the Department’s building programme to construction concurrently due to competing demands on my Department’s capital budget, the …
‘Fit’ patients costing hospitals €220m and causing waiting list chaos – Naughten
Patients who are fit for discharge to home or a nursing home are costing hospitals €217m each year while adding to the waiting lists for treatment and causing chaos in A&E departments, claims Denis Naughten TD.
2,000 local people waiting to see physiotherapist – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has revealed that a staggering 2,000 people in County Roscommon are waiting to see a physiotherapist, with many waiting months for an assessment before treatment even starts. “Some of these people are trapped in their own homes waiting to access vital treatment which can allow them greater independence,” stated Denis Naughten. “With the HSE looking at a …
How to get a slice of the €9bn available in public contracts
How to get a slice of the €9bn available in public contracts
Naughten calls for swift action on dementia strategy
Denis Naughten has called on the Minister for Health to act quickly to implement the Irish National Dementia Strategy, which is expected to be publishing in the coming months. Speaking ahead of National Alzheimers Day this Sunday, Denis Naughten welcomed the fact that the strategy will be published in the coming months but emphasised that action then needs to be …