The HSE must minimise cuts to St. Catherine’s
A number of parents have been in touch with me stating that the HSE will be making higher than expected cuts to the budget of St.Catherine’s. I have been working Continue Reading →
Category: Health
Protecting the Free Travel Scheme
Last Week I spoke on a motion that called on the Government to fully support and retain the Free Travel Scheme in its current form as a universal benefit to Continue Reading →
Independent analysis of the HSE: What’s the diagnosis?
I recently asked Minister Howlin whether he has commissioned any independent analysis on potential savings in the Irish health system since 2011 and if he thinks such analysis would be Continue Reading →
Supporting Arklow Cancer Support Group
The other day I visited the Arklow Cancer Support Group. It’s been hugely successful in the area. They’ve more than doubled the number of clients they help in the last Continue Reading →
Broken promises at St. Vincent’s and Loughlinstown Hospitals
ON January 23 I demanded an immediate investigation into the under-resourcing of St. Vincent’s hospital. As part of the reconfiguration of Dublin Hospitals, assurances were given that resources would be Continue Reading →
No McDonald’s for Blacklion
I was delighted to hear the decision from an Bord Pleanála’s to turn down the planning permission for a McDonalds in Blacklion. The Letter is below. The proposed site for Continue Reading →