Tánaiste urges GP’s to be responsible when it comes to administering charges
The Tánaiste says he hopes people aren’t being exploited in areas where there’s a shortage of GPs. An Irish Independent investigation found price differences of up to 50 euro for an appointment. The prices locally were found to vary from between 45 and 65 euro in Sligo, 50…
Taoiseach vows to find truth about Lebanon attack
The Taoiseach says the State is determined to get the truth about what happened yesterday in Lebanon. Private Sean Rooney, of Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal, was killed after a vehicle carrying peacekeepers was attacked on Wednesday night. Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the Defence Forces will be involved in the investigation: https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202022/11martin-lebanon-clip-sd.mp3
Taoiseach to discuss the future of Dunkineely Health Centre with HSE
The Taoiseach has committed to discussing Dunkineely Health Centre with the HSE. The centre has closed after the local GP relocated to Glenties, leaving the local community having to travel elsewhere for the service. It’s also understood that other nearby practices in the likes of Killybegs, Mountcharles and…
Local TD claims Hospitals outside of the north west being prioritised by the Taoiseach
The Taoiseach has come in for criticism over comments he made in relation to progress on planned improvements at a number of hospitals throughout country. Michael Martin confirmed that Cork’s new hospital is to be signed off next week, while also stating that issues surrounding Hospitals in the likes…
Taoiseach strongly rejects claims made by Marc MacSharry over written complaint
The Taoiseach’s strongly rejected claims made by Deputy Marc MacSharry about a written complaint received by Fianna Fáil. A spokesperson for Michael Martin says they received the TD’s resignation from the party and wish him well for the future. Yesterday, the Sligo-Leitrim TD confirmed his resignation and launched…
Taoiseach clashes with Donegal TD over mica supports
The Taoiseach has accused a Donegal TD of creating a narrative that the Government is out to get people affected by Mica. The comments were made in the Dáil as the levy is set to be cut to 5 per cent and its introduction has been delayed. It…
Free School transport not a mistake says Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is denying the waiving of school transport fees was a mistake. The difficulty that parents were experiencing in securing bus tickets led to rally being held in Sligo earlier this month. It’s reported Tánaiste Leo Varadkar privately told his party some sort of fee should have…