News - Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Five elected surgeries cancelled at Sligo University Hospital last month
It was announced last July that a new state of the art surgical hub is set to be developed, which will operate in conjunction with existing services.
Mar 19, 2026 13:44
HSE CEO reiterates apology to family of Bryonny Sainsbury
On Wednesday, the HSE and Health Minister issued a joint public apology into the death of Bryonny which took place in 2021.
Mar 12, 2026 13:06
Minister and HSE issue formal apology to family of Bryonny Sainsbury
Mar 11, 2026 12:05
Over 8,500 local children waiting for disability needs assessment
An assessment of need is an assessment carried out by the HSE for children or young people with a disability.
Feb 23, 2026 07:20
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
Call for Health Minister's head over Ballinasloe maternity services
High-risk mothers can no longer be cared for in Portiuncula University Hospital – a decision campaigners want reversed.
Aug 16, 2025 23:00
No commitment from Health Minister on Ballinasloe maternity services
A number of local public representatives have called on the Health Minister to commit to safeguarding Portiuncula maternity services.
Jul 28, 2025 16:27
Future of Ballinasloe maternity services now a political decision - Fallon
High-risk pregnancies are being moved to University Hospital Galway.
Jul 22, 2025 13:33
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
Sligo's orthopaedic theatre 'worst' in the country - Kenny
There have been several leaks in the facility in recent years - leading to surgeries being postponed.
May 15, 2025 13:28
Health Minister lays first brick on new €38m nursing home in Carrick
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited the site on the Leitrim Road this evening, to mark the start of construction.
May 2, 2025 17:40
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
New Health Minister visits Ballinasloe hospital to discuss maternity review
Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill met families, the external review team and Portiuncula Hospital management.
Feb 6, 2025 21:00Shannonside Newsletter
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