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Too many tragedies: Mental health epidemic must be urgently addressed

By Finn Mc Kenna The recent tragic, untimely death of Shane O’Connor, son of musicians Donal Lunny and Shuhada Sadaqat / Sineád O’Connor, reverberated throughout society. The profile of the musicians has no doubt contributed to the widespread response and outpouring of

Jan 25, 2022

Health

Swine Flu, Harney & capitalism – A dangerous combination

SWINE FLU is here. A million people may become infected, with perhaps 7,000 hospital admissions this autumn and winter. In such circumstances the effects of cutbacks and inadequate bed capacity become clear.

Aug 16, 2009

Health

FF & Greens – Destroying our health service

By Michael Murphy THE DESTRUCTION of our health service by the government continues apace. Having completely failed to establish a proper functioning and accessible health service during the boom years the government are pursuing their agenda of cut backs and service closures

May 17, 2009

Health

Joe Higgins: “Fine Gael’s new Health Policy a Charter for Privatisation”

Fine Gael recently launched its new Health policy called FairCare. The party claims its proposals ‘represent the most fundamental reform of the health system since the formation of the State.’ The new policy involves a massive surge in privatisation and ‘marketisation’ of

May 7, 2009

Health

Home help cuts hurt the vulnerable

By Councillor Mick Barry CUTBACKS IN the home help service are taking a heavy toll in human misery. Just before Christmas, Eamonn Timmins of Age Action Ireland went public on the story of a 94 year old woman who had been put

Apr 18, 2009

Health

Dismantling the health service – €1.2 billion cuts only the start

By Councillor Mick Barry HEALTH MINISTER Mary Harney and the HSE are planning ?1.2 billion worth of cutbacks this year and this is sure to be added to in the emergency budget scheduled for early April. In recent weeks St. James’ Hospital

Apr 4, 2009

Health

Harney butchers healthcare in Mid West

By Cian Prendiville IN A report published in January, plans were announced to effectively close the casualty departments in Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's (Limerick) hospitals, replacing them with nurse-led minor injury units, unable to treat emergencies.

Feb 25, 2009

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