Economic impact of long Covid could be similar to 2008 global financial crisis – Naughten

In Health, News, Posts by Topic by Denis Naughten

New research into long Covid reveals that the economic losses are on par with the 2008 global financial crisis, according to Denis Naughten TD Denis Naughten pointed out that the economic impact of long Covid remains preliminary based on parameters including lost quality of life, cost of lost earnings and spending on healthcare. “The new review by Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly …

Unveiling the Long COVID Landscape: A Deep Dive into Ireland’s Self-Declaration Surveys

In Blog, Health by Denis Naughten

Over the past 18 months, I have commissioned a series of four long COVID self-declaration surveys from the polling company, Ireland Thinks. Each poll involved over 1,000 participants, selected from a panel of 30,000 respondents. The selection was based on demographics and behaviours to mirror the general population. The polling was conducted via direct SMS messages. Participants were asked if …

Long Covid severely effects 1/4 of patients – Naughten

In Health, News by Denis Naughten

Almost 1/4 of people with long Covid have reported experiencing significantly reduced daily activities as a result of the condition, according to Denis Naughten TD. This data comes from a tracking survey of over 5000 people conducted by Ireland Thinks over the past 18 months which shows that 24% of respondents stated that their ability to conduct daily activities has reduced …

Spike in COVID will have long term health implications – Naughten

In Health, News by Denis Naughten

New survey shows 1.3% of adult population complain of new onset of long COVID “The current 60% week-on-week spike in confirmed cases of COVID-19 raises concerns that this will result not just in short-term pressure on our health service, but also in longer-term implications as some of these infections will transition into cases of long COVID,” claims Denis Naughten TD. …

Over 84,000 people may have long COVID for more than a year – Naughten

In Health, News by Denis Naughten

New poll shows 2.2% of adult population complain of long COVID symptoms lasting over a year New health research launched today reveals that long COVID continues to prevail with 2.2% of the adult population experiencing the symptoms of long COVID for over a year. This equates to 84,500 people struggling with the condition when extrapolated across the adult population. The …

Give wasted electricity to those struggling to heat their homes – Naughten

In Energy, Families, Health, Infrastructure, News, Older People, Posts by Topic, Uncategorized by Denis Naughten

Oireachtas Committee wants action on retrofitting, fuel allowance and health The State should enhance smart meters to provide free electricity at night to those in receipt of the fuel allowance instead of letting it go to waste, according to Denis Naughten TD who was highlighting a recommendation from the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community & Rural Development, and the …

Pandemic inquiry must not ignore mental health and long COVID – Naughten

In Disability, Families, Health, News by Denis Naughten

Denis Naughten TD is calling for a thorough evaluation of Ireland’s COVID-19 response, with a strong emphasis on the mental health crisis and the impact of long COVID “as the country prepares for potential future pandemics, these issues must be addressed to ensure a more resilient health system”.   The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased pressure on mental health services, …

Tánaiste to seek new legal advice on Lough Funshinagh – Naughten

In Agriculture, Environment, Families, Local Issues, Mid-Roscommon, News, South Roscommon by Denis Naughten

A crisis intensified by climate change   Denis Naughten TD has obtained the agreement of the Tánaiste, Micheal Martin TD, to seek new legal advice from the Attorney General as a result of two new pieces of evidence that significantly change the facts of the Lough Funshinagh case considered by the courts in 2021. Deputy Naughten made the request following …

Concern as Long COVID Numbers Not Falling – Naughten

In Health, News, Posts by Topic by Denis Naughten

Over 61,000 people have suffered from symptoms for more than 2 years New health research launched today has revealed the incidence of long COVID symptoms has remained stubbornly constant over the last 18 months, with 6% of adults currently reporting suffering from post-pandemic symptoms. The data is based on a series of polls, commissioned by Denis Naughten TD and conducted …

Time to End Means Testing for Family Carers!

In Blog, Disability, Families, Health, Local Issues, Older People, Posts by Topic by Denis Naughten

The Dáil Regional Group of TDs from across the Country are seeking cross-party support for their motion to end the means testing of family carers. This motion aims to replace the current Carers Allowance system with a non-means tested scheme based solely on care needs, recognising the invaluable contribution of over 500,000 family carers across Ireland. Family Carers, who represent …