I welcome the announcement that the proposed new surgical hub build at University Hospital Waterford has been formally agreed and site construction has commenced. This facility when fully commissioned will allow elective scheduled day care surgeries to be completed without impact from the acute activity taking place in the general hospital. UHW south east elective
Independent Waterford TD Matt Shanahan claims ‘the new pay and numbers strategy being employed by the HSE embeds regional inequality in access to healthcare for southeast patients’. ‘We have a regional model 4 hospital in the southeast, UHW, whose headcount is now technically frozen at levels that sees it the most underfunded and under-resourced hospital
Independent TD for Waterford, Matt Shanahan, has called on the Government to enlist the services of a reputable security company to conduct an audit on the security of several high-profile sites and buildings across the country. This follows Garda Commissioner Drew Harris’s decision to increase the threat level posed by violent political extremists from moderate
I call on South East Oireachtas members to ensure Government deliver promised Veterinary School to SETU - South East Technological University Independent TD in Waterford Matt Shanahan is calling for a unified political front from South East Oireachtas members to deliver a new Veterinary School to SETU. A veterinary school formed part of promises
Shanahan Calls on Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB to Follow AIB on Gambling Block Independent TD for Waterford, Matt Shanahan, has welcomed the news that AIB has finally introduced a Gambling Block, which customers can now activate on their personal or business accounts as of 31 July 2024. Deputy Shanahan has been raising
Independent TD for Waterford, Matt Shanahan, has requested Iarnród Éireann to prioritise the restoration of a platform at Kilkenny Railway Station, which was shortened 20 years ago, significantly reducing the size of train it can service. According to Deputy Shanahan, part of the platform was to be sold to a developer to make way
“This is decision time for the people of Waterford,” Deputy Shanahan said. “They say that you get the representation that you deserve - and from looking at the facts and figures for this Government, of which we currently have three representatives, it’s clear that Waterford and the South East have not been getting even
Shanahan asks Taoiseach to review closure of An Rinn Post Office Addressing the Taoiseach in the Dáil on Wednesday (May 1), Independent TD Matt Shanahan asked for a review of Údarás na Gaeltachta, whose main objective is to “foster enterprise development and employment and support Gaeltacht communities”. Deputy Shanahan said that the organisation
Independent TD Matt Shanahan has criticised the government for failing to recognise the "massive potential" of bringing the FIA World Rally Championship to Ireland between 2025 and 2027. Deputy Shanahan likened the Rally's financial appeal to that of the Tall Ships Festival and argued that the government's failure to commit to hosting the Championship