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Continued restrictions around maternity care and access branded ‘outrageous’
Restrictions on maternity care and partners accompanying pregnant women to hospital have caused “unnecessary stress”, while lack of progress and information on this issue is “outrageous”
Galway Sinn Féin to hold Easter Rising online commemoration
The 105th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 will be commemorated online this year as last year by Galway Sinn Féin.
Gynaecology appointments backlog ‘astonishingly dangerous’, says Farrell
More than 250 patients are waiting 18 months or more for gynaecological appointments at UHG, where the average waiting time is more than 10 months.
Galway TDs urged to support new Bill banning ‘dual pricing’
Galway TDs are being called on to support a new Bill aimed at reducing insurance costs by banning the practice of ‘dual pricing’.
End delay in introducing three weeks parental leave, says Farrell
The three weeks’ Parent’s Leave and Benefit, promised almost four months ago by the Government, must be introduced now, especially with crèches closed or taking reduced numbers due to the pandemic.
Farrell calls for review of ban on music and dancing at weddings
The "mean-spirited" ban on music and dancing at weddings urgent try needs to be reviewed by the Government, according to Sinn Féin Galway West TD, Mairead Farrell.
UHG set to allow partners accompany pregnant woman for 20 week scan
Partners of pregnant people will be allowed to accompany them for the 20 week scan, University Hospital Galway has confirmed in written correspondence to Sinn Féin Galway West TD, Mairead Farrell.
TDs to address online webinar on community cohesion
Galway West Sinn Féin TD will be among the speakers at a Galway based online webinar, Community Cohesion and Resilience in the face of Covid-19.
No certainties in politics as thoughts turn to the next General Election
The next General Election is an eternity away, or is it? As things stand today, Insider believes it is at least a couple of years away, maybe more.
Expectant mums 'left out in the rain' sparks calls for 'more compassionate maternity care' from Sinn Féin TD
A "more compassionate approach" needs to be established with maternity care after a number of expectant mothers were forced to wait outside in the rain until called in for their appointments at University Hospital Galway.