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New Report Is Further Evidence of Attempts to Downgrade Sligo General Hospital - Perry

Sligo North-Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry has obtained a new report report which has revealed that Sligo General Hospital is being targeted for further budgetary cutbacks. 

Posted on: Wednesday 1 December 2010 01:44 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Health, Politics

Perry calls for review of plan to remove cancer care service from Sligo Hospital

Speaking in the Adjournment Debate in the Dail on Wednesday 22nd November John Perry T.D. called on the Minister now take up the issue of cross-border cooperation in the provision of the full range of cancer care services covering all the Midland and Border Counties, and in particular to fully explore the provision of specialist cancer care services from Sligo Hospital to patients from Fermanagh.

Posted on: Monday 26 November 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Health, Others

Planned cutbacks at Sligo Hospital

Adjournment Debate Wednesday 24th Oct 2007.In order to try and get some clarity on the cutbacks at Sligo Hospital I asked the Minister confirm that the HSE plan to transfer oncology services from Sligo Hospital.

Posted on: Tuesday 30 October 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Protest the Cutbacks at Sligo Hospital

John Perry calls for public support for Thursday’s protest against removal of health services from Sligo Hospital.

Posted on: Wednesday 24 October 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Presentation of FETAC Nursing Studies Award

John Perry presents awards to those who have completed the FETAC Level 5 Nursing Studies course at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on October 10th, 2007.

Posted on: Monday 22 October 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Presentation of FETAC Nursing Studies Award

John Perry presents awards to those who have completed the FETAC Level 5 Nursing Studies course at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on October 10th, 2007.

Posted on: Monday 22 October 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Presentation of FETAC Nursing Studies Award

John Perry presents awards to those who have completed the FETAC Level 5 Nursing Studies course at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on October 10th, 2007.

Posted on: Monday 15 October 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Education, Health

Cutbacks at Sligo Hospital

Speaking during the Adjournment Debate on Wednesday 26th September, 2007 John Perry addressed the issues of cutbacks at Sligo Hospital, and poor progress on the rollout of BreastCheck and radiotherapy services.

Posted on: Wednesday 3 October 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Fine Gael will put more beds in Northwest Hospitals – Perry

“In Government, Fine Gael is committed to delivering an additional 2,300 hospital beds, which will address overcrowding in our A&Es and ensure that people receive operations in a timely manner, rather than having appointments cancelled”, said Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim General Election Candidate, and outgoing TD John Perry.

Posted on: Wednesday 9 May 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Perry outraged that bone scanner may be moved from Sligo General

“The very idea that the dexa scanner, which was gifted to Sligo General, may be moved to another facility is outrageous” said Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim General Election Candidate John Perry.

Posted on: Wednesday 9 May 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Ballisodare Sports Complex

Local dedication has driven forward Ballisodare Sports Complex: Government must ensure additional funding is awarded - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 14 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Mental health crisis

Government failure to tackle mental health crisis is scandalous - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 7 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Unused Bone Scanner

Perry to raise issue of Sligo General’s unused Bone Scanner in Dáil Éireann

Posted on: Tuesday 20 February 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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BreastCheck in Northwest

Perry demands rollout of BreastCheck in Northwest

Posted on: Monday 29 January 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Northwest Nurses at Rally

Perry stands behind Northwest Nurses as they prepare for Dublin rally

Posted on: Monday 27 November 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Hospital Waiting Lists

Perry Expresses Concern and Alarm over North Western Hospital Waiting Lists – Unnecessary Suffering being Inflicted on Thousands as a Result of Low Referrals to the NTPF

Posted on: Monday 27 November 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Cancelled operations rise

Patients suffer as number of cancelled operations jumps 145% to 192 at Sligo General – Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 5 September 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Better diabetes services

Perry demands better diabetes services in Northwest as number of Sligo/Leitrim sufferers hits 5,000

Posted on: Tuesday 29 August 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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New radio system

Govt heading for another expensive PPARS white elephant - Perry

Posted on: Sunday 13 August 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Transport for cancer patients

Perry raises issue of transport for cancer patients

Posted on: Wednesday 12 July 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Protection of hospital staff

Nurses continue to be at risk as no directive issued to HSE to ensure protection of hospital staff - Perry

Posted on: Thursday 27 April 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Nitrates Directive

Government bows to FG pressure on Nitrates Directive implementation - Perry

Posted on: Monday 27 February 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Medical cards

Only 200 GP medical cards issued in Sligo out of promised 7,000 - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 4 January 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Provide BreastCheck

Government’s failure to provide BreastCheck will cost Sligo women their lives – Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 13 December 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Emergency funding for A and E

Emergency funding needed for A&E crisis as 11 people wait on trolleys in Sligo - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 13 December 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Alcohol addiction facilities

Sligo needs hospital facility for alcohol addiction - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 13 December 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Waiting on trolleys

13 people waiting on trolleys in Sligo Hospital shows this Government is failing Irish people - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 13 December 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Medical cards slashed

4,000 medical cards slashed in Sligo since ’97 - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 25 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Right to healthcare

Government is denying very ill in Sligo their basic right to healthcare

Posted on: Tuesday 18 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Health Officers

On the spot Health Officers must be brought into Hospital Wards - Perry

Posted on: Thursday 13 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Wait for Refunds

Illegally Charged Nursing Home Patients Now Facing Two Year Wait for Refunds – Perry

Posted on: Thursday 29 September 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Impact of new private hospital

Perry asks hard questions about impact of new private hospital in Galway

Posted on: Tuesday 23 August 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Health Services Executive

Health Services Executive - €1 million paid out in error

Posted on: Tuesday 23 August 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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HSE cash flow problems

Major Cash flow problems emerging within the HSE, with a major impact in the Sligo/Leitrim area

Posted on: Tuesday 23 August 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Continuing inaction

Perry appalled at Tanaiste’s continuing inaction

Posted on: Tuesday 23 August 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Sligo Hospice

Sligo Hospice decision welcomed

Posted on: Wednesday 27 July 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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delay in BreastCheck

Tanaiste must explain delay in rollout of BreastCheck

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Issue medical cards

Perry call for 5000 medical cards to be issued in Sligo.

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Pay for Intellectual Disability Nurses

Deputy Perry calls for appropriate pay for Intellectual Disability Nurses

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Orthodontic situation in Sligo

Deputy Perry forces Tánaiste to examine Orthodontic situation in Sligo

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Limited medical regulation

The limited medical regulation in the primary medical certificate are excessively restrictive for disabled persons-Perry

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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John Perry on Orthodontics

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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€ Health Board Staff.

Re-deployment of Health Board Staff

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004

Speaking on the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Mental Health

Environmental factors which impact on mental health

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Health Centre in Coolaney

Health Centre in Coolaney Co Sligo-Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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restructure of the NWHB

Up to 10,000 staff from Counties Sligo and Leitrim who are uncertain of their responsibilities

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Irish stammering association new Centre

Irish stammering association have plans to set up a Centre of excellence in Carrick –on-Shannon Co Leitrim

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Debate on the Health Amendment Bill No.2

Speech by John Perry TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on the Marine, during the Debate on the Health Amendment Bill No.2 in Dáil Éireann

Posted on: Thursday 16 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Improve Health Services

Perry Calls for Improvement in Health Services in Sligo and Leitrim

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Speaking in the Dail on the Health Service Executive Sligo/Leitrim

Speaking in the Dail on the Health Service Executive Sligo/Leitrim

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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PAC Chairman expresses concern over medical insurance crisis

PAC Chairman expresses concern over medical insurance crisis

Posted on: Wednesday 22 September 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Lack of Facilities for autism

Lack of facilities in Sligo/Leitrim to cater specifically for person with autism

Posted on: Thursday 20 May 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Recognised public health nurses

public health nurses will be recognised by the Commission for Nursing 1998

Posted on: Thursday 20 May 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

P.A.C. TO QUESTION NATIONAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ABOUT THE STATE’S EXPOSURE TO AN ESTIMATED €400 MILLION OUTSTANDING IN MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

Posted on: Wednesday 28 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Price of medicine

Pricing of medicine

Posted on: Thursday 15 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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HIV-AIDS

HIV-AIDS PANDEMIC

Posted on: Thursday 15 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Radiation Oncology Services

Radiation Oncology Services

Posted on: Thursday 15 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES

ANOMALY IN STATUS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES

Posted on: Wednesday 14 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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ORGAN DONATION & Transplantation

The need for ORGAN DONATION & Transplantation

Posted on: Wednesday 14 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Nephrologist in Sligo General

Appointment of a Nephrologist in Sligo General

Posted on: Wednesday 14 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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North West Hospice

North West Hospice

Posted on: Wednesday 14 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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