Sinn Féin Health spokesperson and Cavan/Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called on the Minister for Health and Children Mícheál Martin to intervene directly to address public concern at the current situation in Cavan General Hospital. This follows representations to the Minister from consultants at Cavan and the continuing delay in beginning an inquiry into a dispute between two consultants - an inquiry established in August 2003. Free article

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams officially launched a number of the party's candidates for the local elections in Galway on Friday last. He was on a visit to Galway City promote his latest book, Hope and History, and to attend a public meeting in Salthill. Free article