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.
Covidien & Local Jobs
Before the Dáil broke up for the summer & following speculation locally, I raised the issue of the merger of the companies Medtronic & Covidien with Minister Richard Bruton.
One new case of dementia every week in Co. Roscommon – Naughten
Public urged to attend free information seminar
Denis Naughten TD has urged those caring for individuals with dementia to attend a free workshop as it has been revealed that one person from County Roscommon begins to have the symptoms of dementia every week.
Statement from Denis Naughten TD on the death of Albert Reynolds
It is with regret that I have learned of the passing of my former constituency colleague, Albert Reynolds.
While his abiding legacy will be the Downing Street Declaration, which was one of the critical steps in securing peace on this island, he will also be the Taoiseach who introduced brevity to Irish politics with his “one page” policy.
Free water 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 from 1st October, but he has again called for urgent action to be taken to put temporary treatment solutions in place. Since last December, Denis Naughten has argued …
Survival of local Post Offices
Earlier this week I attended a meeting, in Ballinasloe, of the National Post Office Users Association. Their objective is to campaign on behalf of those who use the post office, for the retention of local services. I outlined to the committee that I fully support this objective and pointed out that in many instances the local post office is now …
Consultant offered vacant Portiuncula post – Naughten
Wednesday 30th July Confirmation that the HSE has offered the vacant geriatrician role at Portiuncula Hospital to a successful candidate has been welcomed by Denis Naughten TD. The position of consultant geriatrician at Portiuncula Hospital first became vacant at the end of March 2013 and it is now over 12 months since the HSE received approval to appoint a replacement …
What’s the future for our bogs after BnaM leave?
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60 older people/week added to nursing home waiting list
1,500 people languishing on waiting list for over 3 months before approval More than 60 older people a week are being added to an already unacceptable waiting list to access nursing home payments leaving families with a bill of close to €15,000 before the nursing home support scheme kicks in, claims Denis Naughten TD. “Older people are waiting over three …
Who is fooling who, on the medical card issue?
On 17th June Government announced the reinstatement of discretionary medical cards over On that day, the public was told, according to the Department of Health, that the Health Service Executive will be able to undertake an “expeditious reinstatement” of the cards within a matter of weeks without changing the law. On 25th June at a meeting between the HSE and TDs we …