Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West Éamon Ó Cuív has described as completely unacceptable, waiting times for urology tests across the health service. Figures released to Deputy Ó Cuív through Parliamentary Question reveal there are 72,700 people waiting for either an in-patient or day-case procedure. “Lengthy waiting lists have become the hallmark of this government’s […]
Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that she is furious that Lisheen’s House, a suicide prevention charity based in Skibbereen, has been refused Section 39 funding from the HSE. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony was commenting after raising the issue directly with the Taoiseach during Promised Legislation in the Dáil this week. The organisation […]
Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has called for the Free Style Libre Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring System (CBGM) and Sensors for adults living with diabetes to be made available for reimbursement under the Long term Illness Scheme. “Seven months ago, approval for reimbursement was given for children and young adults, aged four to 21 […]
Fianna Fáil TDs for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon and Marc Mac Sharry have welcomed the announcement of a dedicated Lyme disease unit in Dublin, saying that it will provide an opportunity for sufferers in Ireland to get diagnosed and treated at home. The unit, which is an initiative of Dr. Jack Lambert, will be based at […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Disability Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has hit out at the lack of progress in the provision of children’s disability services. The Deputy was commenting after receiving a range of information showing that services in the disability sector are continuing to suffer. “HSE Service Plans for 2016, 2017 and 2018 all state that […]
Fianna Fáil Dublin City Councillor, Paul McAuliffe has said the latest delays in processing Carers Allowance applications exposes even more dysfunction in the Department of Social Protection. McAuliffe, who is the party’s General Election Candidate in Dublin North West said, “Earlier this week, a number of constituents were in contact with me regarding the length […]
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