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HIQA review ‘a unique opportunity’ for Clare people by Páraic McMahon paraic@clareecho.ie
CALLS have been made for Clare people to rally around the future of Ennis Hospital by participating in the ongoing HIQA review of healthcare services in the Midwest. As the deadline approaches on January 15, 2025, the engagement is designed to gather insights from all key stakeholders in the region, with a specific focus on the needs of the public and healthcare professionals. The information
provided will directly influence decisions about the future design and delivery of emergency healthcare services in the Mid-West, with particular attention to rural areas like Clare. Cllr Rita McInerney, Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District is calling on the people of Clare to urgently participate in the Health Information and Quality Authority
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(HIQA) review. “This review provides a unique opportunity for everyone in Clare to voice their concerns and experiences. If we are to secure the necessary improvements and advocate for the reopening of an emergency department [in Ennis], it is essential that we make our voices heard now.” Pictured Cllr Rita McInerney
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l Sonny Daly in action at the Nicola & Colum Callinan Memorial Parish Tournament in Kilmihil, where funds raised went to the Joe Slattery fund. Sonny is a regular at the tournament - and of Clare Echo front pages Photo by Gerard O’Neill
Judge tells teen charged with machete attack: stay out of Clare by Gordon Deegan news@clareecho.ie
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AN Ennis teenager charged in connection with a broad daylight machete attack has secured consent to bail in the High Court on condition that he remain out of Co Clare, a court has heard. At Ennis District Court yesterday, solicitor, Daragh Hassett said that his client, Trevor Quinn (18) of Hermitage, Ennis has obtained consent to bail in the High Court and is waiting to take up bail once Gardai approve
an address in west Dublin he is due to stay at. Mr Quinn has been on remand at Limerick prison since November 21st after being charged in connection with an alleged ‘random’ broad daylight machete attack on Shane Tuohy on Ennis’s Mill Rd at 3.30 pm on November 20th. Judge Gabbett remanded Mr Quinn to re-appear before court on January 22nd and excused his attendance if there is no new charge. Full Story p6