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 …
Diabetic eye testing coming to Castlerea & Roscommon – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten is encouraging all those over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes to register for a free retinal eye test which is to take place soon in Castlerea and Roscommon. The National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme is inviting anybody with diabetes aged 12 and over to take part in order to identify potential long term sight …
Naughten raises MBNA jobs in Dáil
Local TD, Denis Naughten has questioned the Jobs Minister, Richard Bruton TD, on the action being taken to secure alternative employment for MBNA staff. Responding to the question Minister Bruton stated that an inter-agency group has been established to focus on staff supports and sourcing an alternative business for the MBNA site. The Minister also stated: “There have been a …
Second submission to the regulator on the water charges plan for domestic customers
I wish to make the following submission in response to the Commission for Energy Regulation water charges plan document of 31st July 2014 (CER/14/367)
http://www.cer.ie/docs/000979/CER14367%20CERWCPGuideV0%208%20(2).pdf
Are you a diabetic? Have you availed of a free eye health test?
The National Diabetic Retinal screening programme is inviting anybody with diabetes aged 12 and over to take part in order to identify potential long term sight problems.
16 months into AEOS3 farmers still waiting for 1st full payment – Naughten
The fact that farmers are still waiting to receive a 25% of their AEOS 3 payment for 2013 has been described as “unacceptable” by local TD Denis Naughten. A total of 6,000 farmers were approved into the AEOS 3 environmental scheme with a contract commencement date of 1 May 2013. However, due to delays with red tape it took until …
Roscommon without ambulance cover every 3 days – Naughten
27th August 2014 Every three days the Roscommon Town ambulance base, which provides emergency cover for the majority of County Roscommon, has been left without any ambulance available to respond to an emergency, local TD Denis Naughten has claimed. Deputy Naughten has come into the possession of confidential documents which list 216 incidents/near misses at the Roscommon Town ambulance …
48 ambulances have over 400,000km on the clock – Naughten
Figures released to Denis Naughten TD show that 48 emergency ambulances operated by the HSE have over 400,000km on the clock which, leaving such vehicles at a higher risk of breakdown.