by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor has questioned the level of outsourcing at Letterkenny University Hospital after figures reveal more than €1.5 million has been spent on private taxi hire since 2020. The figures, seen by this newspaper, were released to Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn on foot on a Parliamentary Question he submitted on behalf of […]
McConalogue looking forward to work beginning on LUH surgical hub as soon as possible
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has said he is looking forward to work beginning on the new surgical hub and the provision of new ambulatory day oncology facilities at Letterkenny University Hospital as soon as possible. Speaking at a press conference at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today at which Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll […]
Man jailed for four years for ‘terrifying’ attack on partner
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A 35 year old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment following what a Judge described as a “terrifying” attack on his partner. Christopher Rice left the injured party finding it difficult to breath during the assault which took place in the home they shared. The accused, with an address at Forest Park, Killygordon, […]
Minister for Health announces surgical hub for Letterkenny
MINISTER for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, has confirmed that a second Surgical Hub will be located in the North West at Letterkenny University Hospital. The plans include the development of a new two-theatre surgical hub beside Letterkenny University Hospital building, along with the addition of 30 ambulatory day oncology chairs. A surgical hub is also […]
Attacks on Letterkenny University Hospital nurses revealed
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by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said ensuring the safety of employees is their top priority, as we can reveal there were 175 reported attacks on nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital in under three years. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that as of July 15 this year, there […]
Private ambulance and outsourced blood samples expenditure concerns
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By Louise Doyle CONCERN has been raised for future sustainability costs of two services at Letterkenny University Hospital after spend on their provision has been revealed. It comes after expenditure amounted to €1,340,294 in an 17-month period for spend on private ambulances and the outsourcing of blood samples. Advertisement A total of €910,440 was spent on private ambulances […]
Campaigner questions timing of rescheduled meeting
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By Róise Collins A LEADING Donegal cancer care campaigner has expressed frustration over the last-minute rescheduling of a meeting between advocates and hospital representatives, which had been set for Monday. The meeting was called off on Friday last, with attendees informed that one of the consultants had other commitments and appointments. Advertisement But Betty Holmes, […]
Surgical hub location in Sligo will be ‘death knell’ for Donegal patients
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by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL deputy has told the Dáil that the longer the uncertainty over the location of the north west surgical hub continues, doubts over just how future-proof services at Letterkenny University Hospital are could deepen. Pearse Doherty TD warned the government that LUH faces the potential of being downgraded from its current Model 3 […]
Doctors renew call for Surgical Hub at LUH amid concerns over politically-motivated decision
LOCAL medical professionals campaigning for a surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital have expressed serious concern following confirmation from Minister Marian Harkin that her lobbying efforts secured the hub for Sligo as part of her support for the current Government. Minister Harkin confirmed on Highland Radio with Greg Hughes that the decision to site the […]
Motorists urged to step up security measures following spate of attacks
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by Louise Doyle CAR owners are being urged to step up security measures following a theft and spate of damage to cars in Letterkenny University Hospital’s car park and in Ramelton. Gardaí are investigating the theft of a blue Toyota Sienta with a partial registration of ‘171D62’ that was stolen from LUH ‘s car park on Saturday, June 7 […]