Sharon Donoghue has been appointed to the role of Patient Advocacy and Liason Services coordinator.

Tara is well-known across the country for her work in advocating for the construction industry

The previous scanner at the hospital had broken down on a regular basis

The figures come just a day after a warning was issued to the public by hospital management that the Ballinasloe hospital.

The collision occurred on the westbound lane of the M6 motorway in August of last year.

The garda are examining a series of events across Saturday and Sunday.

Today marks one week since the tragedy took place.

The appointments were announced by the Gardaí today.