Failure by the HSE and the Department of Health to properly project the demand for nursing home places has lead to a situation where the 1,700 additional places announced last June were taken up within 14 days. The situation has been highlighted by Denis Naughten TD who pointed out: “This gross miscalculation has now resulted in 1,100 older people, many …
One additional paramedic not good enough – Naughten
The disclosure by the HSE that only one additional advanced paramedic has been appointed to the ambulance service following the closure of the A&E department at Roscommon County Hospital has been described as totally unacceptable by Denis Naughten TD. “At the time of the closure of Roscommon County Hospital both the HSE and Department of Health gave clear commitments to …
Naughten raises concern over Portiuncula A&E cuts
Cuts of €1 million per month to the budget of the A&E department at Portiuncula Hospital will have serious implications for those relying on the hospital, Denis Naughten TD has stated. The budget for the hospital’s A&E unit will now be cut from €3.92m per month to €2.93m – a reduction of €1m a month. “The closure of the accident …
Government must provide clear timetable on Hospital investment– Naughten
25th July 2011 Local TD, Denis Naughten is calling on the Government to provide a clear timetable for their proposed investment at Roscommon County Hospital. Responding to questions from Deputy Naughten at the Dáil Health Committee last week, Minister James Reilly said “The future of Roscommon is a priority for me and this Government and I want it to be …
Concern raised by Ambulance transfers from Roscommon – Naughten
But Minister commits to independent assessment of medical research 21 July 2011 Denis Naughten TD has expressed serious concern regarding the failure to provide adequate and appropriate emergency ambulance service to the people of County Roscommon. However, Denis Naughten has been given a commitment by the Health Minister, to have an independent evaluation of the medical evidence which it is …
Naughten meets with Health Minister regarding Roscommon A&E
Local TD Denis Naughten has met with Health Minister James Reilly regarding the serious threat that presently hangs over the A&E department at Roscommon County Hospital. At the meeting Deputy Naughten expressed his deep concern regarding proposals to reduce the opening hours of the A&E department and outlined the anger felt from the local community served by Roscommon County Hospital. …
Naughten taking threats to County Hospital directly to Minister
Local TD Denis Naughten has today (Monday) confirmed that he is to meet with the Minister for Health to seek immediate action to avert the current threat from the HSE to Roscommon Hospital. Denis Naughten stated that he is taking the threats by the HSE regarding services at the hospital very seriously and confirmed he will bring the issue directly …
Action on sunbeds welcomed as 48 cases of skin cancer diagnosed in Leitrim – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD pictured with ICS head of advocacy and communications Kathleen O’Meara and Care to Drive volunteer Roddy C. Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the Government’s commitment to introduce legislation on the use of sunbeds by the end of the year. Speaking following a briefing by the Irish Cancer Society, Denis Naughten said: “I am delighted to lend …
Action on sunbeds welcomed as 134 cases of skin cancer diagnosed in Roscommon – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD pictured with ICS head of advocacy and communications Kathleen O’Meara and Care to Drive volunteer Roddy C. Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the Government’s commitment to introduce legislation on the use of sunbeds by the end of the year. Speaking following a briefing by the Irish Cancer Society, Denis Naughten said: “I am delighted to lend …
Naughten welcomes revamp of disabled permits
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed a reform of the disabled driver parking permit scheme which will dramatically reduce the fraudulent use of such permits. The new changes come into law on 1st June and will also increase the size & availability of some disabled parking bays, which will be of benefit to all road users. Not only is the …