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weeks later, she was being treated and was brought to the shower by two nurses. The hospital was so busy, one of the nurses was pulled away and the woman fell and hit her head on the floor of the shower unit and sustained a head injury … transfusion as a result. She had significant internal organ failure. This woman worked all her life, did the best she could, paid her taxes and retired, and three separate adverse incidents shortly afterwards have left her debilitated to this day ten years later. That is what is happening

respected and there needs to be at least some thought given that they are entitled to a home. Now we have two nursing homes that are going to close. Where are the residents to go? They are going to have no home and there is no issue with … That is barely enough to keep up with inflation, let alone provide real relief to struggling parents. Meanwhile, we are spending billions on international protection and refugee accommodation. The figures released show that over €1.5 billion is being spent this year alone on accommodation services and direct provision

Leinster, stated that recognising blood bikes under the legislation is not only a matter of equity but also a step towards aligning with international best practice. It stated that the legislation would allow its volunteers to focus on what matters most, which is saving lives, without the unnecessary … Bill. That is true of groups in Dublin, Navan, Monaghan, Mullingar and elsewhere. Many of them have contacted me in recent days to endorse the Bill. They have also shared with me their stories of what they do and have done in the past. To give

which is the daily struggle of patients and front-line workers. The people do not need more layers of reporting or internal reviews but functioning hospitals, nurses who are empowered and not overworked, GPs who are supported and not sidelined, and care that is accessible, timely and humane … owners' coffers. In some cases, that may lead to the closure of nursing homes. It is a very serious concern. There must be supports to bridge the gap. The Minister has met Tadhg Daly of Nursing Homes Ireland several times, as have we. He has advised