The 2024 Irish General Election delivered a stark reminder that national prominence means little without strong local connections, as two Fianna Fáil ministers learned the hard way after losing their seats. Stephen Donnelly, the outgoing Minister for Health, and Anne Rabbitte, the Minister of State for Disabilities, both found themselves on the wrong side of … Read more
In a significant move to improve emergency medical services, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has revealed plans to invest €4 million in Ireland’s National Trauma Strategy as part of Budget 2025. This funding, set to double to €8 million in 2026, aims to revolutionize trauma care across the country. The investment will bring 90 new … Read more
Ireland’s Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has a bold vision: free contraception for every woman and girl aged 16 and up. Currently, the government provides free birth control to women between 17 and 35 years old. But Donnelly wants to expand this program even further. “For me, contraception should be for all women from 16 up, … Read more