Adults with Down syndrome struggle with isolation and job losses.
15th February 2021
Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) and charity partners MACE, Ireland’s longest established convenience retailer, have launched a national fundraising campaign to
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Workers’ Party criticises yoyo lockdowns in favour of Zero Covid
11th February 2021
The Workers’ Party has criticised the government for “yoyo lockdowns”, following comments from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar suggesting that rather than
Calls for appointment of a HSE director for mental health
10th February 2021
Mark Ward TD has called on the immediate reinstatement of a national director for Mental Health within the HSE. Teachta Ward
‘We deserve assurance of our safety amidst pandemic’
2nd February 2021
Firefighter, paramedic and Workers’ Party representative David Gardiner has said that Dublin Fire Brigade staff “deserve better”, following the delay
Surge capacity needed for mental health emergency
2nd February 2021
Mark Ward TD has asked the Government to provide surge capacity within private mental health hospitals to deal with the
Woman diagnosed with rare brain disease ‘gets by with a little help from her furry friend’
31st January 2021
Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, has launched their ‘99k for Canines’ Facebook challenge calling on dog lovers to
Mental Health modules should be imbedded in sporting education
31st January 2021
Mark Ward TD, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Mental Health revealed the results of a Mental Health in Sports Survey. Deputy Ward conducted the
Only 3 dedicated beds for Eating Disorders in the state
26th January 2021
Mark Ward T.D. is very concerned about the lack of public inpatient treatment for adults presenting with eating disorders such
Hidden Hearing Invest €10M in Ramped-Up Operations in 2020
24th January 2021
Hearing healthcare provider, Hidden Hearing, has forged ahead with a brand development and business expansion plan, despite the setbacks of
There can be no shortcuts or oiling the hinges in the Vaccination Programme
22nd January 2021
TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that it is vitally important that the vaccination programme be as
Ongoing Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Bullets No Laughing Matter
20th January 2021
Local Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh has expressed his alarm at the continued misuse of nitrous oxide, more commonly referred to
Pay Student Nurses Now
19th January 2021
TD for Dublin Mid-West Mark Ward, has called on the Minister for Health to quit delaying and pay student nurses