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Taoiseach Varadkar defends Government’s actions towards health services in Mid-West

*Leo Varadkar speaking to the media at University Hospital Limerick. Photograph: Brian Arthur AN TAOISEACH, Leo Varadkar (FG) has said it is an unfair analysis that successive Governments he has been involved in have done nothing to alleviate concerns of the people of the Mid-West that they have been left behind when it comes to …

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‘Don’t be afraid about going to UHL’ says Taoiseach

By Páraic McMahon

*An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar (FG) in UHL. Photograph: Brian Arthur MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC should not be afraid to seek treatment at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), the Taoiseach has said but acknowledged continued overcrowding is reducing the dignity and privacy that patients should have.

Ennis A&E reopening ‘not part of the plan’ & ‘impossible’ says Taoiseach but group told nothing ruled out

By Páraic McMahon

*Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar visiting UHL. Photograph: Brian Arthur UPGRADING Ennis and Nenagh to model three hospitals is “definitely not the plan” within Government, an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (FG) has said.

Building surgical hub in Ennis can attack hospital waiting lists

By Páraic McMahon

ESTABLISHING A SURGICAL HUB in Ennis can play a part in reducing waiting times and the trolley crisis in the Mid-West, a Clare TD has argued.

UL Hospitals Group pleased with transfer of patients to Ennis Hospital but don’t plan on increasing resources

By Páraic McMahon

*Colette Cowan. NO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES look set to be granted for Ennis Hospital on foot of the recent decision to transport patients via ambulance from University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

Hospital apologies from UHL management have come too late – health activists

By Páraic McMahon

*Noeleen Moran. Photograph: Martin Molloy AMENDMENTS have been sought to a Fine Gael motion which is due to be debated in the Seanad.

Health activists question preparation of Oireachtas reps for meeting with hospital management

By Páraic McMahon

*The crowd at a rally held by the Mid-West Hospital Campaign in Ennis. Photograph: Martin Molloy HEALTH ACTIVISTS in the Mid-West have criticised the preparation of Oireachtas members in their questioning of UL Hospitals Group management.

‘We will keep the pressure on’ – health activists content calls for Ennis reopening being heard

By Páraic McMahon

*Noeleen Moran. Photograph: Martin Molloy HEALTH ACTIVISTS are optimistic with the progress made in the bid to reopen the emergency department at Ennis Hospital.

Meeting snub ‘another attempt to sideline the voices of those most impacted’ – action group hit out at UL Hospitals Group

By Páraic McMahon

*Crowds at the most recent protest held by Mid-West Hospital Campaign. Photograph: Martin Molloy FRUSTRATION has been voiced by the Mid-West Hospital Campaign by the failure of UL Hospitals Group to back up a commitment it issued to hold a meeting focused on overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

HIQA findings at UHL ‘vindication’ for bereaved families

By Páraic McMahon

*Marie McMahon. Photograph: Martin Molloy AN ENNISTYMON WOMAN has said she feels “vindicated” by the scathing assessment issued by HIQA into overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick.

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