Category: Services
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Browne stands up for Tipperary transport operators excluded from supports
Teachta Browne made the call as he addressed An Taoiseach in the Dáil this week. Teachta Browne said: “The haulage industry is responsible for a large number of jobs in Co Tipperary, and other businesses such as Gleeson’s Concrete in Donohill are reliant on them. “But recent legislation aimed to provide emergency support to members […]
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Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson David Cullinane TD to address Assessment of Need delays at Tipperary meeting
Sinn Féin Health Spokesman David Cullinane TD will be speaking at the public meeting on the Constant battle for Parents of Children with Disabilities which takes place at the Talbot Hotel Clonmel (formerly the Clonmel Park Hotel). Speaking ahead of the meeting, Teachta Browne said: “The delays that families across the country have experienced over […]
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Sinn Féin councillor calls on council to repair damaged speed ramps
Cllr. Black brought the motion before the March meeting of the Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel municipal district. “These speed ramps have been repaired before after I highlighted it with the district office but unfortunately they have fallen into a state of disrepair again. I have been contacted by motorists who have had their tyres damaged by the ramps” […]
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New Chronic Disease specialist roles to be created in Midwest
The posts include a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a Special Interest in Chronic Disease, a Consultant in Cardiology with a Special Interest in Chronic Disease Respiratory, and Cardiac Physiologists with administrative support. A Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist has already commenced and with the provision of this post NTproBNP blood screening is now available to GPs […]
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UHL suspends many elective procedures and appointments
The reasoning for this is the surge in cases of Covid-19 cases which are presenting to the emergency unit in recent weeks. Yesterday, UHL decided to move to its highest level of escalation, this means that prioritization is being made for emergency and time-critical care for those who are the sickest. Other hospitals that […]
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Future of Dean Maxwell Secured
Deputy Cahill received an extensive briefing from Minister Butler this morning, where she confirmed that a new dementia unit and respite unit would be delivered for Roscrea and surrounding areas on a green field site. Deputy Cahill has warmly welcomed this news, and committed to continuing his work with Minister Butler, Cllr Michael Smith, local […]
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Minister’s admission to litany of failures in Assessment of Needs for Tipperary children must now prompt swift action
Teachta Browne said; “Today I challenged the Minister of State with Responsibility for Disability on the Government’s failed approach to providing the interventions needed by children with disabilities. “I raised with her various instances in which families across Co Tipperary have been unable to access an Assessment of Needs for their Children and are enduring […]
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Lowry Calls for Temporary VAT Reduction for Transport Operators
Speaking during Questions on Promised Legislation, Deputy Lowry outlined to the Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar, that the Government’s policy of excluding commercial bus operators from 20% reduction in public transport fares and from the Youth Travel Card scheme, is having a detrimental impact on the sector. ‘If you live in an urban area you will get […]
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Restrictions put in place in Nenagh hospital as Covid cases rise
The increase in Covid-related activity in Nenagh hospital and within the surrounding areas has caused these restrictions to be brought in. The decision to introduce these measures were taken by hospital management to ensure safety to the patients and their families. They are also hoping this measure will help to keep all hospital services open […]
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Water treatment plant work in Ballina to begin in September
Phyll Bugler, a local councillor said that they had been campaigning to Irish water to begin upgrades sooner but it has now been a year and they are still waiting on a reply to their letters. She also said that it is positive sign that tenders for this project are going to begin next week […]