15 h. ago Deputy Catherine Connolly slams Government for its 'failure' to recognise carers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has slammed the Government for its ‘failure to recognise’ the work of carers. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Connolly said we need to put an economic value on carers, along with societal value. The Independent TD also put pressure on the Government […] The post Deputy Catherine Connolly slams Government for its 'failure' to recognise carers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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67 h. ago 'Cycle of failure': McDonald says government unable to justify 'ill

McDonald said that the government planned to hire someone to “essentially job share” with housing minister James Browne.

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2 w. ago Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government has to face the reality of ongoing failings within the state care system. That’s according to Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane, following the publication of a final report on the ‘Grace Case’. A Commission of Investigation found there was neglect in the care of ‘Grace’, […] The post Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Wheels turning slowly on plans for new ambulance base in Recess

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The wheels are still turning on a long-sought ambulance base at Recess in Connemara – but far slower than they should be. That was the consensus among local TDs as the matter was raised in the Dáil this week. Deputy Catherine Connolly pointed out this campaign dates […] The post Wheels turning slowly on plans for new ambulance base in Recess appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago ‘Damning litany of failure’: Calls for investigation of governance at Children’s Health Ireland

Dr Jim Browne, Chair of the CHI Board, resigned from his position today following the report.

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3 w. ago Local TD frustrated over lack of support for Irish wool industry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD is expressing frustration over a lack of investment in the struggling but hugely promising Irish wool industry. Raising the matter in the Dáil, Deputy Catherine Connolly questioned the status of a farmer-led wool initiative being considered for EU funding. But she was advised by […] The post Local TD frustrated over lack of support for Irish wool industry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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