THE HEALTH Minister has vowed to reduce the amount being paid to private providers to deliver public services, following a recent report in the ‘Herald. Minister Mike Nesbitt was responding to questions in the Assembly chamber about revelations in this paper that in the past four years £150 million was paid from the public purse to private providers to […]
Hospital plan could see SWAH lose acute status
Despite repeated assurances the Enniskillen hospital would retain its acute status, it has now been proposed to reclass it as a general hospital.
Health Minister sets out plan for Public Health Bill
With much concern in Fermanagh, the minister has moved to allay some of the fears and controversies regarding the planned legislation.
Announcement expected on Lisnaskea health centre
Speaking to Fermanagh elected representatives, the Health Minister has said he expects to make the announcement “in the coming days.”
Health chiefs urged to restore SWAH surgery
All Fermanagh’s political representatives have been urged to push for the emergency general surgery service to be restored at the Enniskillen hospital
Support for health staff in light of racist disorder
“We must all stand together to reject the reprehensible behaviour and violence we have seen in recent days.”
MP Elliott rules out new leadership bid
Mr Elliott will now chair the party’s delegation for the forthcoming talks to restore devolution.
Defector ‘made right decision’ to rejoin DUP
WITH more Ulster Unionists defecting to the DUP, two of the newest local party members say they have no regrets over their decision to jump ship earlier this year. One year ago, Cllr Raymond Farrell sensationally quit the UUP citing party leader Mike Nesbitt’s stance on gay marriage as the key reason behind his decision. […]
Sam slates deserters from the party
Sam Foster said it is ‘beyond belief’ that former UUP members would consider setting up a new political party