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Looking at the Greek riots you’d wonder why there are no decent riots here in Ireland. We had the so called ‘storming of the Dáil’ earlier in the week but it was much ado about nothing. Apparently we’re a lot better off than Greece, sure aren’t we giving them a big loan. The fact that we don’t have the money ourselves and have had to borrow the money to lend it to them is only a minor detail.

Labour Councillor Michael O’ Brien said that the HSE appeal on the flu virus should be taken very seriously.

Some 26 beds have been closed at the pre-discharge unit (PDU) at Kilkreene Hospital since March 2 and they are to remain closed until September 7, 2009.

The biggest bargains in Mayo can be found at the Castlebar car boot sale on Sunday August 30 in the Main Street car park from 8am to 3pm in aid of the Snugboro Development Association.

A local Labour Councillor has denounced the latest cuts to home care services, which he says by their insular nature, target the elderly, the frail, and the ill in Kilkenny.

Local TD Denis Naughten has been informed by the Health Minister that the report on the review of the intensive and coronary care services at Portiuncula Hospital is expected to be completed shortly.

Three community groups in Westmeath got a welcome boost this week with the announcement that they are to receive funding from the EBS Community Fund.

“Horrendous” is how the chairman of the HSE West’s regional health forum has described the fact that almost 90 beds have now been closed in local public hospitals due to budgetary cutbacks.

The HSE is considering proposals to bring 16 beds in Mullingar Hospital, which had remained closed for the summer period due to budget cutbacks, back into operation.