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Local TD seeks commitment to maintain existing GP surgeries in new contracts
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheal Carrigy raised the issue in the Dáil this week with Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan.
Dec 14, 2025 10:37
HSE committing to keeping GP services in Williamstown says Councillor
The Williamstown Action Group met with the HSE in Tuam yesterday afternoon.
May 16, 2024 08:27
Local doctor says proposals to extend free GP care are disingenuous
According to the organization, the government's own reports show that over a thousand extra GPs are needed for the plan to work.
Apr 17, 2023 13:08
Roscommon doctor delighted to sign with Australian Football League
A Roscommon doctor says she's delighted to have joined a new professional football club in Australia.
Apr 13, 2023 12:30
Leitrim councillor fears for future of NoWDOC GP service in Carrick
There have been concerns over the service for some months now
Mar 7, 2023 07:17
Longford woman's inquest told vaccine reaction could be linked to her death
A treating neurologist says it can be taken into account that the vaccine could have caused her illness "in the absence of all other explanations."
Nov 30, 2022 14:24
Major increase in NowDoc calls over Bank Holiday weekend
The service that covers South Donegal and Leitrim saw close to 500 extra calls compared to the previous weekend.
Nov 2, 2022 12:15
East Galway GP brands delays for medical scans as unacceptable
These new figures have been released by the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Oct 19, 2022 08:10
Reduction in number of local abortions last year
The HSE cannot exactly confirm the total due to the HSE cyber attack.
Jul 14, 2022 12:43
Local doctor issues warning over tick bites and risk of Lyme Disease this summer
The insects can cause Lyme Disease in many people with their bites.
Jun 7, 2022 11:24
Leitrim family call for support to help daughter access surgery
A Go Fund Me page has been created.
Apr 27, 2022 13:24
Local employees should be able to get paid sick leave from this autumn
Some employers groups are unhappy with the plans.
Apr 19, 2022 14:55
Covid surge affecting day to day health care at local GP surgeries
Covid calls are taking up a huge proportion of local GP surgeries time.
Mar 24, 2022 17:56
Sligo hospital consultant apologises for unacceptably poor care standard during overcrowding
The overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital this week saw 54 people on trolleys on Wednesday
Mar 3, 2022 18:04Shannonside Newsletter
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