News - Health Minister

Dáil hears of need for 24/7 rapid-response vehicle in Roscommon

Currently, it is not available to the public on Mondays from 8pm to 8am because the overtime which used to keep it in function is no longer being paid.

Jan 23, 2026 07:37

Sinn Féin calls for lessons after winter flu surge

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is concerned about a second wave of the virus putting more pressure on hospitals next week.

Jan 3, 2026 08:25

Local TD says there is 'confusion' at Portiuncula maternity unit

Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with the Tánaiste in the Dáil yesterday.

Oct 17, 2025 13:19

Over a quarter of local children miss crucial PHN check

Typically, during a 9-12-month check, Public Health Nurses check a baby's physical, social and behavioural development.

Oct 2, 2025 10:00

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

More calls for new car park at Roscommon Hospital

Fianna Fáil councillor Marty McDermott says people have to park nearly 500 metres away now because of space problems.

May 26, 2025 14:08

Portiuncula University Hospital reports 69 maternity incidents in early 2025

A recent infant death at the Galway hospital is now the subject of an external review, bringing the number of ongoing investigations to 10.

May 17, 2025 14:25

Roscommon native questions Health Minister of new pharmacy plans

The Minister for Health says that people don't understand what they are paying for in Pharmacies

Apr 14, 2025 13:56

Health Minister must intervene in Ballagh primary care centre setback - Scahill

The developer has pulled out of the project and there's now major doubt over whether it will go ahead.

Feb 27, 2025 13:08

Health Minister urged to cap hospital parking charges

It emerged yesterday a fresh review is underway , despite it being examined 5 years ago.

Jan 4, 2024 08:41

Doubts raised over patient safety after prescription extension announcement

The Health Minister announced plans today to allow pharmacists and doctors to extend prescriptions up to 12 months - if deemed safe - from March 1st next year.

Nov 6, 2023 16:40