Menu
07/03/2016
Concerns Raised Over Budget Allocation For Tullamore Hospital
Revelations that Tullamore Hospital's budget allocation for 2016 will be 'inadequate' to meet its demands has been met with alarm by Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen.
Deputy Cown said that while the allocated €84.5 million is a "small increase" on the original budget in 2015, it is €2.7 million less than what was needed last year.
"Clearly services in the hospital are going to be under huge pressure this year," he said.
"This decrease comes despite the fact that, as the plans itself points out, the demand for acute hospital services continues to increase in line with a growing and ageing population.
"It's important to also keep in mind that the numbers waiting for scheduled operations increased by 11 per cent during 2015. Other figures this week show that the numbers on trolleys in Tullamore Hospital in February 2016 were 18.5 per cent higher than in February 2015."
(LM)
Deputy Cown said that while the allocated €84.5 million is a "small increase" on the original budget in 2015, it is €2.7 million less than what was needed last year.
"Clearly services in the hospital are going to be under huge pressure this year," he said.
"This decrease comes despite the fact that, as the plans itself points out, the demand for acute hospital services continues to increase in line with a growing and ageing population.
"It's important to also keep in mind that the numbers waiting for scheduled operations increased by 11 per cent during 2015. Other figures this week show that the numbers on trolleys in Tullamore Hospital in February 2016 were 18.5 per cent higher than in February 2015."
(LM)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 October 2014
Budget 2015 Pledges €2.2bn For Social Housing
The Government has pledged to increase the supply of social housing in Budget 2015. Some 90,000 people are currently waiting for social housing and lack of available units is the main problem.
Budget 2015 Pledges €2.2bn For Social Housing
The Government has pledged to increase the supply of social housing in Budget 2015. Some 90,000 people are currently waiting for social housing and lack of available units is the main problem.
01 July 2013
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Thursday. The female who was driving the car is currently being treated at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Thursday. The female who was driving the car is currently being treated at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
12 January 2015
Women Arrested Over Emily Barut Murder
Gardaí have arrested a woman in her 50s this morning as part of an investigation into the murder of Emily Barut. 11-year-old Emily died at her home on Bachelors Walk, Tullamore on 15 September 2012. The woman is due to appear at Tullamore District this morning at 10:30 charged in relation to the investigation.
Women Arrested Over Emily Barut Murder
Gardaí have arrested a woman in her 50s this morning as part of an investigation into the murder of Emily Barut. 11-year-old Emily died at her home on Bachelors Walk, Tullamore on 15 September 2012. The woman is due to appear at Tullamore District this morning at 10:30 charged in relation to the investigation.
04 January 2017
Man Charged With Theft And Fraud Offences In Cork
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with a number of theft and fraud offences in Cork City. An investigation began in 2014 after Gardaí received a complaint against the suspect. The man was originally arrested on 10 December 2015 regarding offences under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.
Man Charged With Theft And Fraud Offences In Cork
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with a number of theft and fraud offences in Cork City. An investigation began in 2014 after Gardaí received a complaint against the suspect. The man was originally arrested on 10 December 2015 regarding offences under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.
09 June 2016
Govt Expenditure Ceiling Increased By More Than €500m
Approval has been granted to increase the proposed Government Expenditure Ceiling for 2016 by more than €500 million. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe. "The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 published in December 2015, set out a gross expenditure estimate of €55.
Govt Expenditure Ceiling Increased By More Than €500m
Approval has been granted to increase the proposed Government Expenditure Ceiling for 2016 by more than €500 million. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe. "The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 published in December 2015, set out a gross expenditure estimate of €55.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
