Fianna Fáil’s Health Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher TD has said that nurses who missed out on salary increments as a result of a decision of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPR) to sanction recognition of Nursing Internship experience between 2011 and 2015 must be treated fairly, and receive the money that is owed to […]
HSE must account for pharmacy rip-off fees – FF
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Dara Calleary TD has called on the HSE to provide a full account of its investigation into incorrectly claimed pharmacy fees. Deputy Calleary made the comments after his party moved a special Dáil Private Members Business debate on the issue. Deputy Calleary said, “Earlier this month it […]
“How Are You Today?” campaign to highlight the growth of isolation in our rural communities
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Mental Health James Browne has launched a new initiative to coincide with the National Ploughing Championships, which is taking place this week. The campaign, “How Are You Today?” is aimed at creating awareness around the growing problem of social isolation in our rural communities and the importance of checking in with […]
Charity downgrades must not lead to service downgrades – Kelleher
Fianna Fáil’s Health Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher TD has said that any downgrade of Section 39 agencies must not result in the downgrade or removal of services to people. “Yesterday’s Oireachtas Committee on Health heard from the Charities Regulator that 19% of charities have yet to fully comply with the Charity Act regulations. If they continue […]
Cancer patients left isolated by 50% cuts to transport services – Chambers
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West, Jack Chambers has said that the most vulnerable patients in our health care system are being left isolated and completely exposed following a decision to slash funding for transporting cancer patients to hospitals by 50%. The cut, revealed by the HSE in recent correspondence with Deputy Chambers, relates to […]
Minister must get to grips with ambulance provision in Donegal – McConalogue
Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal Charlie McConalogue says the Health Minister must provide additional ambulances to reduce the costs incurred by Letterkenny University Hospital. Last year, the hospital forked out €1.3m on private ambulance services – up from €707,000 the year before. Deputy McConalogue commented, “The figures provided by the HSE show a staggering increase […]
