Two Tipperary TDs have expressed their concern about the cost of Ireland’s energy supplies heading into the winter. Labour Leader Alan Kelly and Independent Mattie McGrath have been calling for increased focus in the Budget on escalating costs of electricity, gas, and fuel. Responding in the Dáil, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar acknowledged the issues, but says […]
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin is a youthful 60 but, if he stands down as Fianna Fáil leader during this term, then attention turns to whether he runs again. There’s no shortage of family members to fill his boots but passing the seat won’t be easy. Fianna Fáil Finance Minister Michael McGrath will be strong again. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have a guaranteed seat, so the second Fianna Fáil seat is the only question. Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire will have a running mate in Carrigaline. Fine Gael’s Simon Coveney will have to manage the vote vastly better to bring in Senator Jerry Buttimer.
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Protest and march at St Brigid s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir in June 2020. | Photo (c) Tipp FM
The closure of St Brigid’s Hospital in Carrick on Suir has again been highlighted in the Dáil.
The decision to end respite and palliative care services at the facility has angered locals who had fundraised for facilities in the hospital over the years.
The HSE plans to open a Community Healthcare Centre for chronic disease management in its place.
Local TDs have repeatedly called for the decision to be reversed with Independent Mattie McGrath targeting the Taoiseach in the Dáil today over what he described as the “unbelievable closure” of St Brigid’s:
Hundreds protest HSE closure of inpatient services at Carrick-on-Suir hospital Hospice care to end as St Brigid’s District Hospital to become community health centre
Sun, Dec 13, 2020, 17:45 Eoghan Dalton
A protest in Carrick-on-Suir against the closure of inpatient services at St Brigid’s District Hospital. Photograph: Eoghan Dalton
Hundreds of people turned out in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, on Saturday to protest against the HSE decision to end inpatient services including hospice care at the town’s hospital.
The HSE said it would be be converting St Brigid’s District Hospital into a community health centre for chronic disease management, specialising in diabetes supports.