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Student nurses stage lunchtime protest over ‘savage’ pay cuts
Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) staged a lunchtime demonstration outside University Hospital Galway yesterday (Wednesday) in protest over Government plans to introduce “savage” pay cuts for fourth year student nurses.
Rights of senior citizens a priority for Kilcoyne
Independent candidate in Mayo, Councillor Michael Kilcoyne has stated that if elected in the forthcoming General Election one of his priorities will be to ensure that the rights of senior citizens are enshrined in law and breaches of these rights will carry severe personal penalties for those who infringe the rights of older people.
Some respite care to return to Athlone - Hogan
Councillor Paul Hogan is hopeful that some respite beds will be provided again for the people of Athlone.
Grealish urges Government to include nurses in proposed new HSE exit scheme
A local TD is calling on the Government to include frontline nursing staff in a proposed new voluntary redundancy package for employees in the wider public service.
Student nurses threaten strike action over ‘slave’ wages
Student nurses are threatening to strike next month over plans to introduce “savage” pay cuts which they say will amount to them working for “slave” wages.
The Village Nursing Care Centre shortlisted for Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards
The Village Nursing Care Centre near Craughwell has been shortlisted for an award for its outstanding efforts to change the course of tomorrow for patients in Ireland. The Village Nursing Care Centre was one of the 15 inspirational and important shortlisted projects from the healthcare sector in the inaugural Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards.
Nurses under ‘enormous’ pressure due to recruitment ban
A number of nurses at University Hospital Galway, under severe pressure from staff and bed shortages, have written to management disclaiming responsibility in the event of anything going wrong on their watch, a local nursing union representative revealed this week.
St Stephen’s Day Walk for special baby unit
On July 31 last, baby Doireann Harte made her way into the world albeit four months prematurely and weighing just 1lb and 5ozs.
Helpline set up for those concerned about home care
The HSE South which includes Kilkenny, has established a helpline for those concerned about home help following this week’s Prime Time programme on home care services aired this week.
Craughwell nursing home wins national care award
A Co Galway nursing home was recently chosen as the outright winner of a national care award at the Nursing Homes Ireland annual awards ceremony.
