Minister Donnelly rejects Dáil claims that the government is failing to invest in Letterkenny University Hospital
The Health Minister is adamant that the Government is investing in health services in the North West and that there’s a ‘whispering campaign going on’ as it relates to the potential downgrade of Letterkenny University Hospital. Stephen Donnelly made the comments after being challenged in the Dail by Donegal…
Motorcyclist sustains serious injuries in Manorcunningham crash
A man remains in a serious condition in Letterkenny University Hospital following a crash in Manorcunningham yesterday evening. Emergency services attended the scene of the collision involving a car and motorcycle shortly after 5:15pm at Galdonagh. The motorcyclist a man in his 30’s was removed by ambulance while…
Increase in number waiting at North West hospitals
There were 65 people waiting for hospital beds in the North West’s two main hospitals this morning, an increase of 3 on Monday morning’s figures. According to the latest trolley watch figures from the INMO, there were 36 people waiting at Sligo University Hospital, with a further 29 waiting at…
Over 60 waiting at North West hospitals
There were 62 people waiting for a bed at the North West’s two main hospitals this morning. There were 32 waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital, while the figure was slightly lower at Sligo University Hospital, with 30 waiting there. University Hospital Limerick was worst affected facility with 82…
IHCA warns that Patient health in the North-West at risk due to excessive delays to care
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has warned that the growing shortage of essential acute hospital beds and Consultants across the West and North-West region is resulting in waiting lists for treatment that is impacting on patient outcomes. At the end of March there were 131,600 people waiting for an…
Donegal TD says it’s now time for urgent action at Letterkenny University Hospital
A Donegal TD is calling this morning for urgent action to be taken regarding waiting times at Letterkenny University Hospital. The comments from Sinn Féin Donegal TD Deputy Pearse Doherty come after patients reported lengthy wait times at Letterkenny’s Emergency Department last week. Deputy Doherty says the situation…
58 waiting at North West hospitals
There were 58 people waiting on trollies in the North West’s two main hospitals this morning. According to the latest trolley watch figures from the INMO, there were 27 people waiting in Letterkenny University Hospital, with a further 31 waiting in Sligo University Hospital. University Hospital Limerick was the most…