Investigation raises concerns about accountability in health system
A Donegal cancer campaigner says last night’s investigation into waiting times in Ireland raises concerns about what else the public is not being told about our health system. It follows an RTE Investigates programme that found tens of thousands of patients aren’t included on official waiting list figures. The National…
TD calls for clarification on future of Mountcharles respite
There have been calls for the HSE to clarify what services will be available in the future at a Mountcharles respite home. Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle raised the issue in the Dail this week after services were cut at the Seaview Respite Home. Over 100 families were availing…
Trolley Crisis: Minister says review of bed capacity is underway
A consultant in Emergency Medicine in the North West says a lack of beds remain the root cause of the trolley crisis each year. Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo University Hospital, Dr. Fergal Hickey, says that until bed capacity is increased the problem will continue. The HSE and the…
Overcrowding crisis to be discussed with Health Minister in Donegal today
The overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital is one of a number of topics which will be discussed with Health minister Simon Harris on his visit to Donegal today. There are 22 people waiting for a hospital bed at the hospital this morning according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives…
Health Minister to open Medical Academy in Donegal next week
The Minister for Health Simon Harris will be in Donegal on Monday. The Fine Gael Minister will open the Donegal Medical Academy in Letterkenny which is being led in conjunction with NUI Galway. Over the past number of weeks, the emergeny protocol has had to be put in place on…