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HSE spends over €70m on private firms to cut waiting lists
The data, which was released to the Oireachtas Health Committee, looked at a period between January 2023 and March 2025.
Jul 5, 2025 08:46
Local councillor welcomes plans for extension of Portiuncula ED
It will also see significant changes to the main entrance, existing traffic flow and ambulance bays.
Jul 4, 2025 17:55
Local TD says row over new North-West surgical hub has become 'Sligo VS Donegal issue'
The issue has been described as a 'grubby deal' by Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, as a definitive decision is yet to be announced by Health Minister Jennifer Caroll MacNeill.
Jul 4, 2025 17:51
Mural launched in Ballaghaderreen to mark forty years since abolition of corporal punishment
Corporal punishment was scrapped by then Education Minister John Boland in 1982.
Jul 4, 2025 17:43
Instructor says people from other counties likely to do driving test at Carrick centre to avoid waiting times
It comes as the waiting time for a driving test in two Shannonside centres has reached the target of less than 10 weeks.
Jul 4, 2025 17:34
Calls for investigation into brutal death of Roscommon priest forty years ago
Fr Niall Molloy was killed in Clara, Co Offaly, on July 8th, 1985, in the home of Richard and Therese Flynn.
Jul 4, 2025 13:46
Planning application lodged for major extension of ED at Portiuncula hospital
HSE West and North West says it's estimated the investment in Portiuncula University Hospital will be in the region of €12 million.
Jul 4, 2025 13:39
Local senator insists new North-West surgical hub should be located in Sligo
It comes as an ongoing dispute has been taking place over whether it should be developed at Sligo or Letterkenny University Hospital.
Jul 4, 2025 13:35
Longford Gardaí issue appeal over case of attempted murder last year
They are appealing for any information that may assist them in the investigation, including the names of the suspects, CCTV or mobile phone footage.
Jul 4, 2025 13:31
Local rep says Carer's Allowance expansion allows more people to avail of financial support
Bernie Dowling is now encouraging carers to avail of the new income threshold.
Jul 3, 2025 17:24Shannonside Newsletter
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