Fergus O'Dowd
@Fergusodowd
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Former Fine Gael TD and Minister of State
Drogheda Ireland
Joined March 2009
Covid inquiry module on Nursing Homes must examine in detail the tragic deaths in Dealgan House, the only Nursing Home which was taken over by the HSE #Election2024 #leadersdebate
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Older persons deserve better care. HSE decision on flu vaccine disgraceful.
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If driving offences were a bingo card… this driver, stopped by Naas Roads Policing, had a full house! ❌ No Insurance ❌ No License ❌ No Tax (4 years overdue...) ❌ No NCT Car impounded. Proceedings commenced.
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Rip Niamh. Another shameful failure at #UHL Niamh McNally, from Bruff in Co Limerick, died suddenly in the emergency department in January 2024 after being taken to hospital with serious breathing difficulties. The HSE has apologised unreservedly to the family for what was
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The HSE has apologised unreservedly to a family of a 16-year-old girl for what was described as "failings" that should not have happened, which led to her death at University Hospital Limerick.
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Wow, so useful! It can repair any broken glass in just seconds! Get your today!
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Home and Hurting Tonight I’m lying here in bed with a truth I can’t outrun anymore: I came dangerously close to the edge today. Not because of one dramatic moment, but because 500 days of being the only person holding this entire world together finally crushed me. After last
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very concerning news, we are heading into troubled times I fear with the cumulative negative impact of Artificial intelligence on employment , Trumps tariffs, War in the Ukraine and relocation of new US investments to the USA and continuing global insecurity combining with a
Very clear sign of a downturn in the tech sector, with employment down by 20,000 since peak last year.
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Ireland’s population is ageing, and our housing needs to keep up. ALONE is calling for Government action to deliver by 2040: 🏡 82,500 social homes built to Universal Design standards 🏘️ 123,000 smaller homes across the housing stock 💚 1,721 housing with support units
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Denying a person their family as they pass in 2025 is a profound failure of basic Human Rights!! Loved ones aren't just visitors, they are integral to care. #carepartnerlegalisation @kodonnellLK @MichealMartinTD
@SimonHarrisTD
https://t.co/kmN3qDBqgQ
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Wexford General Hospital has apologised to the family of an elderly woman who died there earlier this year, saying it was not the level of standard it aims for.
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Inspiring and magnificent performance from Nana mouskouri aged 91, sings at arc de triomphe 2025
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H Νάνα Μούσχουρη τραγούδησε στη «Συναυλία Ειρήνης» (Le Concert de la Paix) που δόθηκε στην Αψίδα του Θριάμβου στο Παρίσι για τους εορτασμούς για τα 80 χρόνια από τη λήξη του Β´ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου...
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Onward Christian Soldiers ! March no more to war.The Battle of the Boyne was in 1690. King Charles and Pope Leo show how true christians can come together and pray.
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Two arrested in Drogheda IPAS centre fire investigation https://t.co/z4wlVXISRx via @rte
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Two men in their 20s have been arrested in connection with the investigation into a fire at a building housing International Protection applicants in Co Louth on Halloween night.
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HIQA has found that Camphill Community Dingle, Kerry, was non-compliant with eight out of 13 regulations relating to patient care.
An allegation suspected or confirmed of abuse to a resident had not been notified. HIQA has found that Camphill Community Dingle, Kerry, was non-compliant with eight out of 13 regulations relating to patient care https://t.co/vVshQ8P3KE
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My thoughts are with the families and children who have been admitted to hospital as a result of this fire and others who have also been affected . I thank the Drogheda fire services and Gardai for their very effective support and service to those affected .
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Oíche Shamhna -gach rud ullmhaithe. Not long now before the door bell rings! Halloween. céad míle fáilte arís.
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HSE takes over Mayo disability centre after ‘serious concerns’ raised about care provided
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Hiqa carried out ‘targeted inspection programme’ at Western Care Association centres after receiving concerning reports
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Excl: footage of Hadush Kebatu being arrested this morning in Finsbury Park at 0820
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Heather for President ! You know where she stands on the Russian threat to the European Union and will a great ambassador for us in Foreign Affairs , #presidentialdebate
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Fàilte is fiche roimh U K Ambassador Kara Owen ! Ní bhíonn gach tosnú lag! Great interview @olivercallan
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