Menu
16/03/2010
Tallaght Hospital Announces Reforms
A leading Dublin hospital has revealed a plans for major reforms over how it operates with immediate effect, after coming under intense criticism for failing to inspect thousands of x-rays.
In a statement, Tallaght Hospital said its board had accepted proposals from Chairman Lyndon MacCann at a full board meeting last night.
In response to the crisis, Fianna Fáil Dublin TD Charlie O’Connor this morning demanded the HSE immediately appointed a respected individual to the board of Tallaght Hospital.
"It is astonishing that the HSE has never taken up this vital post. I was on the board of Tallaght Hospital many years ago and from the time the HSE was established it was entitled to appoint a board member and it never has," said Deputy O’Connor, who is a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children.
"It's clear that the HSE has abdicated responsibility here. We may never know if the scandal of unread x-rays at Tallaght Hospital could have been discovered sooner if the HSE had its eye on the ball, but it certainly makes me wonder. Tallaght Hospital gets €200 million in funding from the HSE and yet the HSE feels it doesn’t need a person on the board to ensure the hospital is running properly and spending that money correctly,” added Deputy O’Connor.
Mr O'Connor said he had written to the Chairman of the HSE, Liam Downey, to ask him to explain why the HSE has never sought to have a representative on the board of one of the largest hospitals in the country and when the HSE will "rectify this disgraceful situation”.
(DW/BMcC)
In a statement, Tallaght Hospital said its board had accepted proposals from Chairman Lyndon MacCann at a full board meeting last night.
In response to the crisis, Fianna Fáil Dublin TD Charlie O’Connor this morning demanded the HSE immediately appointed a respected individual to the board of Tallaght Hospital.
"It is astonishing that the HSE has never taken up this vital post. I was on the board of Tallaght Hospital many years ago and from the time the HSE was established it was entitled to appoint a board member and it never has," said Deputy O’Connor, who is a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children.
"It's clear that the HSE has abdicated responsibility here. We may never know if the scandal of unread x-rays at Tallaght Hospital could have been discovered sooner if the HSE had its eye on the ball, but it certainly makes me wonder. Tallaght Hospital gets €200 million in funding from the HSE and yet the HSE feels it doesn’t need a person on the board to ensure the hospital is running properly and spending that money correctly,” added Deputy O’Connor.
Mr O'Connor said he had written to the Chairman of the HSE, Liam Downey, to ask him to explain why the HSE has never sought to have a representative on the board of one of the largest hospitals in the country and when the HSE will "rectify this disgraceful situation”.
(DW/BMcC)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 July 2019
Treatment Of Young Doctors Raised With Govt
The crisis surrounding how young hospital doctors are trained, recruited and treated has prompted demands for government to act. The Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall TD raised the issue after the Medical Council's Your Training Survey uncovered problems regarding long working hours and bullying in the workplace.
Treatment Of Young Doctors Raised With Govt
The crisis surrounding how young hospital doctors are trained, recruited and treated has prompted demands for government to act. The Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall TD raised the issue after the Medical Council's Your Training Survey uncovered problems regarding long working hours and bullying in the workplace.
06 May 2009
Investigation Into Church Care Inquiry Suspended
The Ombudsman for Children has suspended its investigation into a child protection audit of the Catholic Church by the HSE and the Department of Health. Ombudsman Emily Logan said on Wednesday she had suspended her investigation due to the failure by the HSE to "genuinely cooperate with the process".
Investigation Into Church Care Inquiry Suspended
The Ombudsman for Children has suspended its investigation into a child protection audit of the Catholic Church by the HSE and the Department of Health. Ombudsman Emily Logan said on Wednesday she had suspended her investigation due to the failure by the HSE to "genuinely cooperate with the process".
13 June 2013
Protection Of Life During Pregnancy Bill Published
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill has been published by the government following approval by the Cabinet. Several significant changes have been made to the outline of the Bill, which was published in April. The Minister for Health will be given the power to stop suspended an institution if deemed to be operating the Act inappropriately.
Protection Of Life During Pregnancy Bill Published
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill has been published by the government following approval by the Cabinet. Several significant changes have been made to the outline of the Bill, which was published in April. The Minister for Health will be given the power to stop suspended an institution if deemed to be operating the Act inappropriately.
10 March 2010
HSE To Resolve X-ray Delays
The Health Service Executive is to meet management at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin today to tackle the issue of major x-ray delays. Minister for Health Mary Harney revealed this morning on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, that she first heard there were problems in December, but it was only yesterday when she first appreciated the scale of the problem.
HSE To Resolve X-ray Delays
The Health Service Executive is to meet management at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin today to tackle the issue of major x-ray delays. Minister for Health Mary Harney revealed this morning on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, that she first heard there were problems in December, but it was only yesterday when she first appreciated the scale of the problem.
11 July 2016
Hospital Staff To Discuss Industrial Action Over HSE Failures
Staff at the University Maternity Hospital Limerick are to meet to discuss taking industrial action over failures by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) said midwives at the hospital are "deeply frustrated" by failures to address notified clinical governance concerns flagged in January 2015.
Hospital Staff To Discuss Industrial Action Over HSE Failures
Staff at the University Maternity Hospital Limerick are to meet to discuss taking industrial action over failures by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) said midwives at the hospital are "deeply frustrated" by failures to address notified clinical governance concerns flagged in January 2015.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
