Day: 19 October 2016

Dr Keith Swanick

Survey by Dr Keith Swanick highlights Mental Health challenges facing local authority members

A new report from Castlerea Senator and Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health, Dr Keith Swanick, has shown that 44% of County and City Councillors have experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety during their term of Office. The report outlines in detail the challenges facing local authority members and the pressures experienced. Dr. Swanick sent …

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Eugene Murphy – Poor ambulance response times in rural Ireland putting lives at risk

Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the need for ambulance services in rural areas to be delivered in a more effective manner as only one in 15 ambulances are reaching patients in rural Ireland within the eight minute target. Deputy Murphy raised the matter through an oral question with Minister for Health …

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