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Sláintecare must not be neglected in the revised National Development Plan (NDP), according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s health spokesperson, said: “Sláintecare cannot be allowed to become a sacrificial lamb in the revised NDP, due to be published next week. “While there should absolutely be a clear focus […]

The long overdue publication of the new National Sexual Health Strategy 2025-2035, while welcome, contains some glaring gaps that the Minister must address, according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s spokesperson on health, said: “The last strategy, which covered 2015-2020, was understandably extended until the end of 2022 as […]

The long-awaited Sláintecare plan, published today, is short on ambition, according to Social Democrats health spokesperson Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice said: “Publication of this plan is well overdue, as we have been without one since the end of 2023. “A draft of the latest plan, titled ‘Sláintecare 2025+’, was submitted to the Cabinet Committee on […]