Local TD Denis Naughten has endorsed the local campaign to retain the operation of the existing hospice service at St Vincent’s Hospital, Athlone, pending the establishment of a new service at Clonbrusk. Writing to the Health Minister, Denis Naughten pointed out: “The local community raised €1.9m to build the South Westmeath Hospice on the St Vincent’s Campus and there must …
New consultant starts in Roscommon Hospital – Naughten
16 strong new medical team first major investment in Urgent Care Centre since A&E closed A new full-time permanent Consultant Physician will take up a post at Roscommon University Hospital next Monday as part of a team of 16 additional medical staff being recruited as a result of investment secured in Budget 2018 by Denis Naughten TD. “The €750,000 …
Cork air ambulance responds to 45 emergencies in a month – Naughten
Service based in Cork allowing Athlone service to be available to respond to more local emergencies The fact that the new air ambulance service based in County Cork has already responded to 45 emergencies in its first 30 days of operation clearly justifies the need for the establishment of the service to take pressure off the air ambulance based …
Local health projects remain on track but funding must be forthcoming to bring them to completion – Naughten
A number of local health projects in Roscommon Town and Ballinasloe are included in the HSE Capital Plan to 2022 but the Government must ensure funding is put in place to complete the projects, local TD Denis Naughten has stated. “The 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital, the Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital and the major …
Inquiry needed into treatment of Rosalie residents
An immediate stay must be put on the transfer of residents from the Rosalie Home in Castlerea pending a full independent inquiry into their treatment by senior management within the HSE.
Enough carers suffering from depression to fill Croke Park
More than 68,000 carers in Ireland suffer from depression, nearly enough people to fill every seat in Croke Park, claims Denis Naughten TD. He told the Dáil last night: “A large proportion of those carers suffer depression as a result of never getting a break and for carers who are providing care seven days a week, 24 hours a day, access …
New air ambulance service set for lift-off – Naughten
Service based in Cork will allow Athlone service to respond to more local emergencies Confirmation that a contract has now been signed for the operation of a second air ambulance base in County Cork which will take pressure off the air ambulance based in Athlone, has been welcomed by Denis Naughten TD. The local TD had a commitment to establish …
Naughten seeks Dáil suspension to reverse slashing of home help hours
Denis Naughten TD has submitted a request to the Ceann Comhairle to suspend Dáil Éireann on Tuesday next to ensure a reversal of the decision by the HSE to slash the allocation of home help hours to those caring for older people and the disabled. “This action by the HSE undermines the Programme for Government, its own Service Plan for …
Consultants interviewed for Roscommon Hospital jobs – Naughten
New medical team will keep older people out of hospital & nursing homes Local TD Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Saolta Hospital Group is in the process of holding interviews for additional consultants at Roscommon Hospital, as a result of the investment he secured for the hospital in Budget 2018. One of the positions is a new full-time …
Cash grants for schools, playgrounds and community wellbeing
I’m encouraging local community groups to work with both Roscommon & Galway County Council’s on proposals for grants that support projects in rural areas. CLÁR programme has just been launched and it provides funding for small scale projects in rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. The kind of projects being funded under the 2019 CLÁR programme …