Eight minors waiting 15 months for Psychiatric treatment in Donegal
There are a number of under 18’s waiting up to 15 months for psychiatric treatment in county Donegal. The figures, which were provided to Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty following a parliamentary question, show there are 129 minors waiting for an appointment with Donegal mental health services psychiatrists. Eight of…
Councillor says north west can’t attract mental health staff
A Fianna Fail councillor in Sligo says the region is finding it difficult to secure qualified consultant psychiatrists. Ballymote councillor Keith Henry says more attractive benefits in the private health sector and other parts of the world mean mental health service users in the north west are suffering. The 2006…
Donegal TD accuses government of misleading Dail
The government’s been accused of misleading the Dáil over its controversial scheme for first-time buyers. The claim comes from Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty – who is querying the role of the Central Bank in how the scheme was designed. Michael Noonan told the Dáil on Budget Day, that he had…
Donegal TD hits out at new Killybegs Harbour restrictions
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has hit out at Marine Minister Michael Creed following his decision to introduce new rules at Killlybegs Harbour restricting access hours to the port’s boat lifting system. Deputy Pearse Doherty has described the decision as “an insult” to those who depend on the Syncrolift boat…
HSE confirms search for new youth addiction counsellor in Donegal
The HSE has confirmed that efforts are being made to replace a retired youth addiction counsellor in Donegal. It follows the news that referrals to Donegal’s children’s and adolescents addiction counselling service were suspended earlier this week. Mike Kelly reports