Archive for 2009
Save Nenagh Hospital Rally
Posted on February 02, 2009 by Alan Kelly
On Saturday Jan 31st, over 1500 people turned up at the Nenagh GAA complex to protest against the planned cuts in services at Nenagh General Hospital. After leaking the initiall report that proved that these cuts were on the cards, I was delighted to see the crowd. These include A&E, surgery and intensive care. The crowd could have been much larger but for the lack of capacity in the hall and many were turned away or stayed outside listening to the proceedings on loud speakers.
The rally heard from many speakers including Peadar McMahon of the Monaghan Hospital Action Group. Other speakers fromt he platform included doctors, consultants and the the Mayor of Nenagh, who spoke on behalf of the town council.
The HSE failed to turn up.
Permanent link | Categories: Health • Nenagh Hospital • HSE •
Waterford Crystal - A Way forward
Posted on January 31, 2009 by Alan Kelly
The Labour party in Waterford wish to offer every support to the staff at Waterford Crystal who have received such a devastating blow that their jobs may no longer be there.
European Candidate, Senator Alan Kelly was in Waterford along with Brian O'Shea TD and Labour councillors from the city. The Labour party was present at the factory as the news broke and remain hopeful that a buyer can be found so that the jobs can be protected.
Permanent link | Categories: Equality • Finance
Open Letter to Kerry General Hospital Management
Posted on January 20, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Can Kerry keep 24-Hour A&E?
Dear Ms. Lynch,
I am writing to you to express my concern at certain developments within the HSE South area but to also offer support to the well-being of patients from the county Kerry area.
Firstly, I would like to thank you and your staff for the excellent treatment that many members of my family and in-laws have received down throughout the years. They have always spoken highly of Kerry General hospital and it would be my genuine hope that the doors of this hospital will always be open to the local community.
Permanent link | Categories: Community Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs • Equality • Health
