News - department of health
Local TD renews calls for government to recognise long Covid as a prescribed illness
Ireland and Greece are the only countries in the EU that have not yet designated long Covid as an occupational illness.
Dec 12, 2023 16:29Health services dealing with a larger population compared to 6 years ago
Services in the region such as emergency departments, inpatient admissions and various therapies are reporting either major overcrowding or long waiting lists.
Oct 24, 2023 13:04Roscommon optometrist calls on HSE to engage to tackle waiting lists
Optometry Ireland says the backlog is unacceptably high at over 42,000 patients.
Feb 27, 2023 17:37Local TD to conclude Junior Minister posting following cabinet reshuffle
The Fine Gael TD issued a statement this morning ahead of this afternoon's cabinet meeting.
Dec 21, 2022 11:01Funding secured for GP service in South Roscommon-East Galway
A meeting was held last week with the Minister for Health.
Oct 21, 2022 13:44More palliative care beds needed in Longford explains Local Councillor
Longford Councillor Peggy Nolan says the provision of just one extra bed is another example of the neglect the county faces
Oct 13, 2022 17:28St Joseph's care centre to receive second palliative care bed
Currently the Longford Hospice service has one palliative care bed available with a long running campaign to extend the services.
Oct 13, 2022 13:37Rise in hospital claims caused by government inaction explains Sligo solicitor
Roger Murray, of Callan Tansey, says the government failed to accept a 2010 recommendation on periodic payments.
Sep 26, 2022 13:48HSE working to secure supplies of Monkey pox vaccine
According to experts, controlling the virus at the early stages is vital for the responding authorities.
Aug 18, 2022 17:57HSE Board members concerned over Maternity Hospital ownership
Two members of the board have expressed concerns to the Oireachtas Health Committee
May 11, 2022 08:08Shannonside Newsletter
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