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# roscommon-hospital - Monday 6 March, 2017

"Fully vindicated" - Frank Feighan is set to contest the next election for Fine Gael To Be Frank

"Fully vindicated" - Frank Feighan is set to contest the next election for Fine Gael

Mar 6th 2017, 11:52 AM 13,271 Views 39 Comments

Feighan had chosen to not contest last year’s general election after spending nine years in Dáil Éireann.

# roscommon-hospital - Sunday 27 December, 2015

'I’ve gone to funerals where mourners would refuse to shake my hand' Downgraded This post contains videos

'I’ve gone to funerals where mourners would refuse to shake my hand'

Dec 27th 2015, 9:30 PM 60,877 Views 158 Comments

Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan opens up about a turbulent four years that convinced him to retire from politics.

# roscommon-hospital - Monday 28 September, 2015

Ming seeks compensation from Fine Gael TD over Irish Times interview Roscommon

Ming seeks compensation from Fine Gael TD over Irish Times interview

Sep 28th 2015, 5:26 PM 23,654 Views No Comments

Luke Ming Flanagan has taken legal action against former constituency rival Frank Feighan.

# roscommon-hospital - Monday 13 July, 2015

Another TD hangs up his hat: Frank Feighan won't be running for Fine Gael Time To Go

Another TD hangs up his hat: Frank Feighan won't be running for Fine Gael

Jul 13th 2015, 8:14 PM 14,275 Views 98 Comments

He came under fire for backing the closure of the emergency department at Roscommon Hospital.

# roscommon-hospital - Friday 22 May, 2015

'A shambles': Hospital being charged €6,000 a week for x-ray reading by consultants Roscommon

'A shambles': Hospital being charged €6,000 a week for x-ray reading by consultants

May 22nd 2015, 6:01 AM 13,576 Views 27 Comments

The Saolta hospital group has failed to fill a vacancy that has been open since the beginning of this year.

# roscommon-hospital - Tuesday 18 March, 2014

Fine Gael TD says Roscommon Hospital is safer - opposition TDs say situation's worse Emergency Department

Fine Gael TD says Roscommon Hospital is safer - opposition TDs say situation's worse

Mar 18th 2014, 6:11 PM 9,436 Views 43 Comments

Consultants at the hospital said this week that the hospital is providing a safer service since the closure of the Emergency Department.

# roscommon-hospital - Sunday 23 June, 2013

'Staffing still a problem' at Roscommon psychiatric unit Roscommon Hospital

'Staffing still a problem' at Roscommon psychiatric unit

Jun 23rd 2013, 2:48 PM 4,722 Views 27 Comments

Minister of State Kathleen Lynch said there have been some “blockages” to implementing the government’s Vision for Change at the hospital.

# roscommon-hospital - Friday 21 June, 2013

TD slams 'chaotic' plan to move MORE patients into struggling psychiatric unit Psychiatric Care

TD slams 'chaotic' plan to move MORE patients into struggling psychiatric unit

Jun 21st 2013, 7:05 PM 3,608 Views 6 Comments

Denis Naughten has demanded an immediate audit of staffing levels, saying it’s clear the current levels are inadequate.

HSE to meet with interest groups over 'mayhem' at Roscommon Hospital unit Psychiatric Care

HSE to meet with interest groups over 'mayhem' at Roscommon Hospital unit

Jun 21st 2013, 8:14 AM 4,301 Views 17 Comments

Concerns have been raised about safety at the psychiatric care unit at the hospital following the recent death of a mother-of-two and a number of assaults on staff and patients.

# roscommon-hospital - Wednesday 19 June, 2013

The one Roscommon nurse out on sick leave was assaulted by patient, says PNA Roscommon Hospital

The one Roscommon nurse out on sick leave was assaulted by patient, says PNA

Jun 19th 2013, 4:40 PM 15,491 Views 45 Comments

The Psychiatric Nurses Association denies the Taoiseach’s claims that a staffing crisis at Roscommon County Hospital’s psychiatric unit has been caused by sick leave.

# roscommon-hospital - Friday 14 June, 2013

Death of mum-of-two sparks calls for inquiry into Roscommon psychiatric care Mental Health

Death of mum-of-two sparks calls for inquiry into Roscommon psychiatric care

Jun 14th 2013, 6:00 PM 17,110 Views 11 Comments

There have also been a number of assaults on staff in the hospital in recent weeks.

# roscommon-hospital - Thursday 19 July, 2012

Ambulance service defends actions after teen's death in two-hour journey Ambulance

Ambulance service defends actions after teen's death in two-hour journey

Jul 19th 2012, 9:06 PM 10,007 Views 49 Comments

The National Ambulance Service says it followed all correct protocols, and says the shortest route isn’t always the best one.

'People are dying' - pleas for a basic emergency service in Roscommon after death of teen Emergency Services

'People are dying' - pleas for a basic emergency service in Roscommon after death of teen

Jul 19th 2012, 12:21 PM 4,659 Views 45 Comments

Roscommon Hospital Action Committee has said that there are people dying because of the decision to remove emergency services from the hospital.

# roscommon-hospital - Sunday 7 August, 2011

HSE agency staff ban 'will force more shutdowns like Roscommon' Hospitals

HSE agency staff ban 'will force more shutdowns like Roscommon'

Aug 7th 2011, 6:33 PM 519 Views 14 Comments

Emergency departments in several more smaller hospitals could be forced to close, a medical association has warned.

# roscommon-hospital - Wednesday 3 August, 2011

Mayor defends calling local residents 'spineless' in four-letter Facebook rant Facebook

Mayor defends calling local residents 'spineless' in four-letter Facebook rant

Aug 3rd 2011, 10:58 AM 1,615 Views 26 Comments

Boyle mayor Jane Suffin said she hopes the criticisms will be a “wake-up call” to her constituents.

# roscommon-hospital - Saturday 16 July, 2011

Taoiseach will not attend Connacht Final Nowhere To Hyde

Taoiseach will not attend Connacht Final

Jul 16th 2011, 1:48 PM 535 Views 18 Comments

But it’s nothing to do with the planned protest against the closure of A&E services at Roscommon hospital, insists Enda Kenny.

# roscommon-hospital - Tuesday 12 July, 2011

Mortality figures at Roscommon hospital disputed Roscommon

Mortality figures at Roscommon hospital disputed

Jul 12th 2011, 5:09 PM 703 Views 13 Comments

The government has been accused of misleading the public – and the HSE has admitted that HIQA inspectors never visited Roscommon Hospital before compiling their reports.

# roscommon-hospital - Sunday 10 July, 2011

Enda Kenny 'regrets confusion' over hospital election promises Roscommon

Enda Kenny 'regrets confusion' over hospital election promises

Jul 10th 2011, 6:35 PM 1,403 Views 31 Comments

The Taoiseach has insisted he was forced to backtrack on campaign pledges by safety fears at Roscommon A&E.

Enda Kenny made election pledge to protect Roscommon A&E Roscommon

Enda Kenny made election pledge to protect Roscommon A&E

Jul 10th 2011, 12:17 PM 1,235 Views 10 Comments

The Taoiseach promised to “defend” the hospital’s emergency ward, which will be closed tomorrow.

# roscommon-hospital - Friday 8 July, 2011

The week in photos Week In Photos This post contains images

The week in photos

Jul 8th 2011, 6:51 PM 1,321 Views 3 Comments

This is the week that was, in pictures.

Downsizing of small hospitals 'not yet agreed', says Reilly Hospitals

Downsizing of small hospitals 'not yet agreed', says Reilly

Jul 8th 2011, 4:56 PM 712 Views 21 Comments

The Health Minister insisted plans to reduce services at regional hospitals are still “being discussed”.

# roscommon-hospital - Thursday 7 July, 2011

Denis Naughten loses Fine Gael whip over Roscommon Hospital vote Roscommon Hospital

Denis Naughten loses Fine Gael whip over Roscommon Hospital vote

Jul 7th 2011, 4:00 PM 1,702 Views 23 Comments

Naughten loses whip for voting against his party on the hospital cuts, while Frank Feighan faces the wrath of constituents for voting ‘Yes’.

# roscommon-hospital - Wednesday 6 July, 2011

Govt wins Roscommon Hospital vote amid cuts protest outside Dáil Roscommon Hospital

Govt wins Roscommon Hospital vote amid cuts protest outside Dáil

Jul 6th 2011, 8:46 PM 618 Views 12 Comments

Tense scenes in the Dáil ahead of this evening’s vote on cutting Roscommon’s emergency department.

Roscommon hospital protesters take the fight to Government Roscommon

Roscommon hospital protesters take the fight to Government

Jul 6th 2011, 10:31 AM 376 Views 6 Comments

A protest will take place outside Leinster House tonight – amid claims the cardiac death rate in Roscommon hospital is four times that in Galway.

# roscommon-hospital - Tuesday 5 July, 2011

Roscommon Hospital A&E to close Monday Roscommon

Roscommon Hospital A&E to close Monday

Jul 5th 2011, 10:01 PM 2,550 Views 14 Comments

The emergency unit is being replaced by an ‘urgent care unit’, but what does that mean? What can it treat?

Rogue protester disrupts trains by chaining himself to bridge One Man Protest

Rogue protester disrupts trains by chaining himself to bridge

Jul 5th 2011, 1:01 PM 918 Views 12 Comments

Man chains himself to Athlone bridge in one-man protest over cuts at Roscommon Hospital.

# roscommon-hospital - Friday 1 July, 2011

Junior doctor shortage looming in ten days' time, warns Minister Health Crisis

Junior doctor shortage looming in ten days' time, warns Minister

Jul 1st 2011, 9:42 AM 1,600 Views 22 Comments

Dr James Reilly said more than 200 posts are still unfilled as he revealed plans to shut down A&E services at one hospital.

# roscommon-hospital - Tuesday 8 March, 2011

Roscommon farmer killed by falling trailer Tragedy

Roscommon farmer killed by falling trailer

Mar 8th 2011, 1:20 PM 928 Views No Comments

Death is third to occur on Irish farms so far this year.

# roscommon-hospital - Saturday 14 August, 2010

HSE Aug 14th 2010, 11:54 AM

A PROTEST AT ROSCOMMON County Hospital is due to take place today. The demonstration is over the hospital’s possible closure or a downgrade of services. Yesterday, the HSE announced plans to cut temporary staff across services in the west of Ireland in a bid to tackle the €90 million deficit project for this year. Consultations between hospital management and the HSE West is due to take place in the coming weeks through the Labour Relations Commission.

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