Health

Keith Swanick

Dr. Keith Swanick proposes law to tackle theft or damage to Life Saving Equipment

Current Affairs, Health

New legislation is being drafted by Dr. Keith Swanick Fianna Fáil Health and Mental Health Spokesperson in Seanad Éireann, which would introduce a new offence in relation to the theft or damage of life saving equipment such as defibrillators and lifebuoys. In Ireland approximately 13 people die every day from cardiac arrest and the overwhelming …

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Minister Denis Naughten highlights plight of Boyle M.E. sufferer

Current Affairs, Health

Local Minister Denis Naughten joined Christine Fenton from Boyle outside Dáil Eireann to highlight the plight of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) sufferers throughout Ireland. Speaking at the event Christine Fenton said “Myalgic Encephalomyelitis has been classified as a neurological disease by the WHO since 1969. Over the past number of decades the condition of M.E. has …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD “HSE have acted disgracefully in treatment of local man”

Current Affairs, Health

Local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the HSE and the Minister for Health to act immediately “on the disgraceful neglect” of a local man who, he says, “has been all but abandoned by the system”. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “After a few years in politics and dealing with the HSE …

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Lyme disease

Murphy calls for greater awareness and recognition of Lyme Disease

Current Affairs, Health

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for greater awareness and recognition of Lyme Disease. Deputy Murphy attended a rally outside Dáil Éireann on Wednesday when up to 200 people affected by Lyme Disease highlighted the condition, as well as what they contend is its lack of recognition by health and political authorities. A …

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Roscommon Hospital

#hellomynameis initiative launched at Roscommon Hospital

Health

Roscommon Hospital recently launched the #hellomynameis campaign which aims to enhance compassionate care by reminding healthcare professionals to introduce themselves to patients in all healthcare interactions. And the main message is to promote high quality communication in order to treat patients with dignity and respect. Launching the campaign, Ursula Morgan, Director of Nursing at Roscommon …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD welcomes approval for cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi

Current Affairs, Health

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news this evening that the HSE has reached agreement, in principle, with the drug company Vertex for the drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco to be provided to people with cystic fibrosis from the beginning of next month. Orkambi will be provided for patients aged 12 years and older and Kalydeco …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD blasts HSE for hiring more Managers that Doctors and Nurses

News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has blasted the HSE as being “out of control” after figures released over the weekend revealed that they had hired more Managers that Doctors and Nurses over the past two years. The figures in question showed that there are now 1,789 more managers in the organisation than there was two years ago …

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Eugene Murphy TD – Extension of maternity leave needed to help parents of premature babies

Current Affairs, Health

Present legislation and policy does not take into account the huge unforeseen pressure and turmoil families face when caring for a premature baby. That’s according to local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy who was speaking in the Dáil last week during the Private Members Business on the extension of maternity leave and benefit. The Fianna …

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