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Community Government Health Louth Seanad Γ‰ireann

All Garda Cars to be fitted with AEDs – Gallagher  

Fianna FΓ‘il Senator Robbie Gallagher has received commitment that all Garda cars are to be fitted with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The Senator had previously called for AEDs to be installed in Garda vehicles and for all members to receive training in CPR and the use of defibrillators.    Senator Gallagher commented, β€œMembers of the […]

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Government Health Stormont

No Decision Today on Covid 19 Restrictions

Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I can confirm I have now received detailed legal advice on the factors that need to be considered when seeking to amend Executive Covid regulations in the absence of an Executive. “This advice is now being given careful consideration and it is my intention to engage with Ministerial colleagues.” ENDS

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Community Election 2022 Health Newry

Public Concern over Removal of Emergency General Surgery at Daisy Hill – Workers Party

Newry and Armagh Workers party representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern regarding the recent removal of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital. β€œLocal healthcare should always be safe, of the highest quality and be professionally delivered – but it must also be accessible”, says Workers Party representative Nicola Grant. β€œThere is considerable public concern […]

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Campaigns Daisy Hill Election 2022 Government Health Newry Stormont

Southern Trust Clarifies Scope of Service Downgrade for Daisy Hill

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has expressed concern that upwards of 1,000 local patients a year will still have to travel to Craigavon for emergency operations despite a clarification by the Southern Trust today that only general abdominal surgeries are to be removed from Daisy Hill. The revelation came after a meeting today between the Southern […]

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Election 2022 Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

Assisted Suicide Must Not Be Imposed On The North by London – Aontu

Responding to legislative efforts in the House of Lords to legalise Assisted Suicide, AontΓΊ Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has said we must not allow Assisted Suicide to be illegally foisted upon the North in the same way abortion was by London. Cllr Mullen: β€œThis is a highly emotive issue, and […]

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Health Louth

We Need Easier Access to Mental Health Services – Γ“ MurchΓΊ

Mental health and the difficulties with accessing services was put into the spotlight again in Leinster House by Deputy RuairΓ­ Γ“ MurchΓΊ who highlighted the problems in Louth. The Sinn FΓ©in TD was speaking during a debate on youth mental health last week. The party has tabled a Private Members’ Motion (PMB) in the DΓ‘il […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Health Newry

Newry Political Party Reveals Truth About Cuts to Daisy Hill Hospital

Newry based political party the IRSP Newry has revealed via social media that they have been approached by a whistle blower who has explained the truth behind the cuts to services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The reveal comes a week after the Southern Trust announced the removal of emergency general surgery at the Daisy Hill […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Health Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Supports Parental Bereavement Bill

Sinn FΓ©in MLA John O’Dowd has hailed progress on putting into law the right to paid leave following the death of a child, stillbirth or miscarriage. Mr O’Dowd, who spoke and voted in favour of the Bill in the Assembly, said: “This legislation will ensure workers whose child dies or who suffer stillbirth have the right […]

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Election 2022 Government Health Stormont

UUP Welcome Major Social Care Reforms

Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA has welcomed the launch of the consultation on the reform of Northern Ireland’s adult social care system. Alan Chambers said: β€œAdult social care is hugely important. It allows people to live life to the fullest, and for many, remain as independent in their own home for much longer […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Government Health Newry South Armagh Stormont

Irwin Welcomes Update on Health Care Payment

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has welcomed an update from the Health Minister on the Health & Social Care Staff Recognition payment for those in the independent sector in light of efforts in the fight against Covid19. Mr Irwin said he had been contacted by staff who qualified for the payment but […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Election 2022 Health Newry South Armagh

β€œππ«π¨π­πžπœπ­ πƒπšπ’π¬π² 𝐇𝐒π₯π₯ 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐚π₯!” – 𝐊𝐞𝐒𝐭𝐑 π‘πšπ­πœπ₯𝐒𝐟𝐟𝐞 TUV

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has called for the protection of services at Daisy Hill hospital following the removal of emergency surgery at the hospital. Speaking on the issue Mr Ratcliffe said: β€œI am very concerned about the recent announcement that all emergency surgeries at Daisy Hill hospital will be halted for the […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Health Newry

Sinn FΓ©in Hold Urgent Meeting With Southern Trust

On Monday, a delegation of Sinn FΓ©in elected representatives, including the MP for the area, MLA’s Conor Murphy and Liz Kimmins and Newry city councillors held an urgent meeting with Southern Trust Chief Executive Shane Devlin, following last week’s announcement of the temporary withdrawal of emergency surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking after the meeting, […]