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Fianna Fáil moves to bring about stricter controls on sunbed use
Fianna Fáil has published legislation to bring about stricter controls on the use of sunbeds. Health spokesperson Billy Kelleher says: “The use of sunbeds needs to be controlled to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. One hundred and forty thousand people in Ireland use sunbeds on a regular basis and of these, 20 per cent are between the ages of 15 to 24 years.
US medical system which reduced consultant waiting lists may be key to health service reform here
A new medical model which has resulted in major reductions in consultant waiting lists in the United States may be one of the keys to the reform of the health service here.
Public eye clinics to resume at UHG
Public eye clinics which were cancelled last month at University Hospital Galway due to a nursing shortage are to resume.
Air ambulance to be based at Athlone’s Custume Barracks
A new air ambulance base is to be located at Custume Barracks, Athlone.
Health Minister agrees to circumvent recruitment ban to avoid ‘looming crisis’ - Walsh
The Minister for Health has agreed to circumvent the moratorium on recruitment in order to avoid a looming crisis following a spate of retirements in the Orthopaedic Department at Merlin Park Hospital, that is according to Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh.
€1 million expected for construction of Alzheimer patient facility at Merlin Park says Walsh
Funding of up to €1 million is expected to be made available to allow for the construction of a long-awaited facility for Alzheimer’s patients at Merlin Park, according to a Government TD.
Hospital to lose up to 20 nurses as cuts kick in
Despite its status as the third best hospital in the country, the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar’s share of expected HSE cuts will lead to the loss of up to 20 experienced nursing staff within the next month, the Advertiser has learnt.
Health Minister urged to avert looming orthopaedic crisis at Merlin Park Hospital
A call has been made for the Minister for Health to avert a looming crisis at Merlin Park Hospital which is threatening to cripple the provision of orthopaedic services in the west from next month.
Health Minister urged to avert looming orthopaedic crisis at Merlin Park Hospital
A call has been made for the Minister for Health to avert a looming crisis at Merlin Park Hospital which is threatening to cripple the provision of orthopaedic services in the west from next month.
HSE staff must be paid entitlements says Crowe
Expenses due to HSE workers should be paid immediately and Government party TDs, councillors, and senators must come out publicly and demand action on the issue.
