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17/02/2023
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'Positive Step' For Future Of Daisy Hill Hospital
The future of Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry has been boosted with a new purchase.
The Southern Trust has reached a deal with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to acquire the Monaghan Row office site.
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomed the purchase as a "positive step" in securing the future of Daisy Hill.
The Newry and Armagh MLA said: "The purchase of this site could allow services such as hospital admin and the Medical Training Unit to relocate to the Monaghan row site, freeing up more clinical space.
"This space could potentially be used for new diagnostic equipment, including a fully equipped MRI/CT scanning suite following investment to upgrade the hospital's power supply.
"Sinn Féin is ready to form an Executive to work together to invest in our health service and hire more doctors and nurses to ensure hospitals like Daisy Hill continue to provide high quality care."
Centenary Stone Approved For Stormont
The Northern Ireland Centenary is to be be marked permanently in the curtilage of the Parliament Buildings by a Centenary Stone.
A Joint statement by DUP, UUP and TUV Leaders said: "It was over two years ago that the Assembly Commission refused a collective request from the leaderships of our parties to erect such a commemorative stone, causing great hurt to the unionist community.
"Earlier this month we renewed our request to the Assembly Commission. This time they have given approval, which is most welcome.
"The stone which will be in the shape of a map of Northern Ireland, mounted on a Portland stone plinth, will be sited on a raised area to the west of Parliament Buildings. The stone will be paid for by unionist MLAs and therefore will not cost the public purse.
"Our only regret is that Sinn Fein blocked the proposal when first made, but this time they were unable to do so.
"We will give details in due course of the public unveiling of the stone."
DUP Blocakade Of Executive Is Damaging Community Groups - Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the DUP blockade of the Executive is damaging local community groups who are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full.
Caoimhe Archibald said: "Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of EU funding while the DUP is blocking an Executive being formed.
"Community and voluntary workers need immediate support from local departments, including the Department for Economy. They need an Executive up and running now."
The future of Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry has been boosted with a new purchase.
The Southern Trust has reached a deal with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to acquire the Monaghan Row office site.
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomed the purchase as a "positive step" in securing the future of Daisy Hill.
The Newry and Armagh MLA said: "The purchase of this site could allow services such as hospital admin and the Medical Training Unit to relocate to the Monaghan row site, freeing up more clinical space.
"This space could potentially be used for new diagnostic equipment, including a fully equipped MRI/CT scanning suite following investment to upgrade the hospital's power supply.
"Sinn Féin is ready to form an Executive to work together to invest in our health service and hire more doctors and nurses to ensure hospitals like Daisy Hill continue to provide high quality care."
Centenary Stone Approved For Stormont
The Northern Ireland Centenary is to be be marked permanently in the curtilage of the Parliament Buildings by a Centenary Stone.
A Joint statement by DUP, UUP and TUV Leaders said: "It was over two years ago that the Assembly Commission refused a collective request from the leaderships of our parties to erect such a commemorative stone, causing great hurt to the unionist community.
"Earlier this month we renewed our request to the Assembly Commission. This time they have given approval, which is most welcome.
"The stone which will be in the shape of a map of Northern Ireland, mounted on a Portland stone plinth, will be sited on a raised area to the west of Parliament Buildings. The stone will be paid for by unionist MLAs and therefore will not cost the public purse.
"Our only regret is that Sinn Fein blocked the proposal when first made, but this time they were unable to do so.
"We will give details in due course of the public unveiling of the stone."
DUP Blocakade Of Executive Is Damaging Community Groups - Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the DUP blockade of the Executive is damaging local community groups who are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full.
Caoimhe Archibald said: "Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of EU funding while the DUP is blocking an Executive being formed.
"Community and voluntary workers need immediate support from local departments, including the Department for Economy. They need an Executive up and running now."
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DoH Prioritises Stabilising Services At Daisy Hill Hospitals
Representatives of the Department of Health (DoH) have met with Daisy Hill Hospital campaigners to discuss the ongoing work to stabilise services. The DoH has told the campaigners that priorities for this stabilisation work include safeguarding service provision, minimising potential bed reductions and protecting the Emergency Department.
DoH Prioritises Stabilising Services At Daisy Hill Hospitals
Representatives of the Department of Health (DoH) have met with Daisy Hill Hospital campaigners to discuss the ongoing work to stabilise services. The DoH has told the campaigners that priorities for this stabilisation work include safeguarding service provision, minimising potential bed reductions and protecting the Emergency Department.
02 October 2024
Health Minister Unveils Hospital Reconfiguration Framework
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched a new framework aimed at reconfiguring hospitals across Northern Ireland to create a more sustainable and efficient network of care. The document, titled 'Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes', outlines the key principles that will guide the reorganisation of hospital services.
Health Minister Unveils Hospital Reconfiguration Framework
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched a new framework aimed at reconfiguring hospitals across Northern Ireland to create a more sustainable and efficient network of care. The document, titled 'Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes', outlines the key principles that will guide the reorganisation of hospital services.
28 April 2017
Fight To Protect Daisyhill 'Must Continue' - SF
Sinn Féin has said that the fight to protect emergency services at Daisy Hill Hospital "must continue". Speaking after a public meeting Newry/Armagh MP Mickey Brady said: "At today's meeting myself, Cathal Boylan and Megan Fearon all pointed out the inequality between Daisy Hill and Craigavon.
Fight To Protect Daisyhill 'Must Continue' - SF
Sinn Féin has said that the fight to protect emergency services at Daisy Hill Hospital "must continue". Speaking after a public meeting Newry/Armagh MP Mickey Brady said: "At today's meeting myself, Cathal Boylan and Megan Fearon all pointed out the inequality between Daisy Hill and Craigavon.
02 June 2010
Scanner Marks Major Hospital Investment
Despite well-publicised public sector cut-backs, Co Down is to get a major health boost soon. NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said that Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry is to benefit from a new state-of-the-art '64 slice' CT Scanner that is costing £600,000.
Scanner Marks Major Hospital Investment
Despite well-publicised public sector cut-backs, Co Down is to get a major health boost soon. NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said that Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry is to benefit from a new state-of-the-art '64 slice' CT Scanner that is costing £600,000.
30 January 2002
Man dies and two hospitalised in fishing tragedy
A 22-year-old man has died in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, after a fishing boat - the Kilkeel based Charisma - capsized and sank today in Rostrevor Bay, Carlingford Lough. The man has been named locally as Mr Mark Spears, from the Kilkeel/Rostrevor area.
Man dies and two hospitalised in fishing tragedy
A 22-year-old man has died in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, after a fishing boat - the Kilkeel based Charisma - capsized and sank today in Rostrevor Bay, Carlingford Lough. The man has been named locally as Mr Mark Spears, from the Kilkeel/Rostrevor area.
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