24/7 Cath Lab Campaign

Dunmoreroader · 02-10-2018 09:57PM #1

More disturbing revelations about the Acute Care unit of the Dept. of Health running interference on the 2nd Cath Lab, as reported in this weeks News & Star. Assistant Secretary Tracey Conroy writing to Minister Harris trying to put the brakes on him delivering the modular cath lab.
Who are these people????
Is this the same little un-elected, unaccountable cabal that muddied the water for Herrity prior to him writing his sh1tty little flawed report??? :mad:

debok · 03-10-2018 01:18PM

Dunmoreroader wrote: »

More disturbing revelations about the Acute Care unit of the Dept. of Health running interference on the 2nd Cath Lab, as reported in this weeks News & Star. Assistant Secretary Tracey Conroy writing to Minister Harris trying to put the brakes on him delivering the modular cath lab.
Who are these people????
Is this the same little un-elected, unaccountable cabal that muddied the water for Herrity prior to him writing his sh1tty little flawed report??? :mad:

Probably as they said at the protest last week that it wasn't necessarily the elected officials who were against the cath lab it was the un elected civil servants. Second cath lab won't happen for long time will be delayed and delayed and delayed.

Dunmoreroader · 20-02-2020 12:05PM

Congratulations to Waterford FC for putting the Cath lab campaign on their jerseys for the season.
Interesting that the FAI had no problem with this stance compared to the noises that the GAA HQ made over the Southeastern team's Hand on Heart stances; https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/gaa/hand-on-heart-campaign-did-not-breach-gaa-election-rules-978268.html

friendlyfun · 26-02-2020 07:21AM

Dunmoreroader wrote: »

Congratulations to Waterford FC for putting the Cath lab campaign on their jerseys for the season.
Interesting that the FAI had no problem with this stance compared to the noises that the GAA HQ made over the Southeastern team's Hand on Heart stances; https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/gaa/hand-on-heart-campaign-did-not-breach-gaa-election-rules-978268.html

Funny that they take such a stance towards that. The GAA was a political organisation in orientation when it first started.

Jamie2k9 · 21-05-2020 11:42PM

Rob Cass tonight has claimed 24/7 is happening. Knows something we don't or got it very wrong.

Harry Palmr · 21-05-2020 11:48PM

Varadkar was in the Dail this afternoon talking about this, unfortunately I wasn't paying attention until it was too late but he did sum up by acknowledging the background noise and feeling to this saying the people of Waterford would only believe it when they see it

edit https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/home/544081/double-dose-of-good-news-for-waterford-cath-lab.html

south · 22-05-2020 12:05AM

No announcement of 24/7 according to David Cullinane.

Muttley79 · 22-05-2020 08:11AM

south wrote: »

No announcement of 24/7 according to David Cullinane.

Rob Cass is turning into his hero paddy cosgrove on Twitter with his dramatics.nobody has a clue what his on about and either does the politicians or David cullinane his tagged either.

Gardner · 22-05-2020 09:34AM

Cass will probably tweet today that he is opening a Lithium mine out on the Copper coast.

Harry Palmr · 25-03-2021 03:59PM

Finally!

https://twitter.com/Deisesupes/status/1375088474781548549

Dunmoreroader · 28-05-2021 04:50PM

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Finally!

https://twitter.com/Deisesupes/status/1375088474781548549

Has Tom O'Brien Construction broke ground out there yet?

Dunmoreroader · 31-05-2021 02:33PM

Dunmoreroader wrote: »

Has Tom O'Brien Construction broke ground out there yet?

Seriously though, anyone?............

Annabella1 · 31-05-2021 02:40PM

Brand new cath lab built recently in Whitfield with little fuss
Maybe public service might lease it out on a 24/7 basis
Remember there was a radiotherapy issue a decade ago until Whitfield stepped in and sorted it
Efficient private sector intervention doesn't suit some politicians

Wanderer78 · 31-05-2021 03:25PM

Annabella1 wrote: »

Brand new cath lab built recently in Whitfield with little fuss
Maybe public service might lease it out on a 24/7 basis
Remember there was a radiotherapy issue a decade ago until Whitfield stepped in and sorted it
Efficient private sector intervention doesn't suit some politicians

rent seeking activities from private sector entities also dont suit others!

01-06-2021 07:41AM

Dunmoreroader wrote: »

Seriously though, anyone?............

Wouldn't think so yet. I'm sure we'll see the political photo op when soil is broke

azimuth17 · 01-06-2021 08:52AM

Oh ye of little curiosity! Take a trip to UHW and see Tom O'Brien on site. As second cath lab and associated ward are being built on top of the existing cath lab near the Emergency Department entrance, you may not see any broken soil! Site huts etc., are opposite the old chapel building.

Dunmoreroader · 21-01-2025 11:53PM

So after 8 years campaigning for 24/7, we're about to get to 12/7......

https://www.waterford-news.ie/news/exclusive-weekend-cardiac-coverage-to-commence-soon-at-uhw_arid-45125.html

Taxburden carrier · 27-02-2025 05:20PM

50% coverage from march 18. Yippee !!

azimuth17 · 27-02-2025 06:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123216162#Comment_123216162

The important bit is that it is available Saturday and Sunday. This is a big break through even if only for 12 hour days. The resistance to it has been enormous.

Taxburden carrier · 27-02-2025 06:31PM

Still a disgrace.

27-02-2025 07:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123216372#Comment_123216372

I agree that's it's progress but it'd still a disgrace that we are only this far in the process

azimuth17 · 27-02-2025 09:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123216539#Comment_123216539

I agree.

Wanderer78 · 28-02-2025 01:12PM

would give you a bit of hope for the airport, maybe we ll get half a runway or something now!

lertsnim · 28-02-2025 02:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123216162#Comment_123216162

There's no yippee about this announcement. The government continues to sell the people in this region short.

Taxburden carrier · 28-02-2025 02:46PM

you may need to adjust your sarcasm radar.

Dunmoreroader · 24-03-2025 12:41PM

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill supposed to be publishing the long-awaited 2019 commissioned national review of cardiac services in the southeast "shortly after" she returns from the ministerial St Patrick's Day visits…………….tick, tock……….

azimuth17 · 24-03-2025 12:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123292359#Comment_123292359

I dont mean to be rude, but I cannot understaand why anyone wants a depatmental report published. Especially given its author. Let it rot with that disgusting Herity Report.

Dunmoreroader · 24-03-2025 02:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123292396#Comment_123292396

You're not being rude, I agree with your point, I just want this governments hypocrisy and double-standards out in the open where we can see it and challenge it. This was commissioned when Simon Harris was Health Minister if I'm not mistaken.

Junior · 08-04-2025 01:04PM

https://www.wlrfm.com/news/cabinet-approval-for-24-7-cardiac-care-at-university-hospital-waterford-538191

Well that's unexpected, very welcome, but still unexpected (in my eyes)

08-04-2025 01:39PM

That is great news and very welcome, it would be nice to have a timeline on delivery.

It would also make you wonder if there were serious political opposition to this over the years and if previous reports were flawed etc.

invara · 08-04-2025 01:43PM

So, for the cost of €600k over the past decade, they held the line on preventing this service from coming online.

Welcome — but what an incredible disgrace. I think particularly of the people whose lives have been lost or impaired by those who actively prevented this service from being put in place. At the top deck of Irish politics, something very weird and dark went on here.

Now, in a country that spends almost €15bn on capital projects each year, when will the endlessly delayed airport, university, port, and road investments finally be made?

24/7 Cath Lab Campaign

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