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26 Apr
Demoted: Minister for Elderly who 'wasn't consulted' on over 70s …
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on imt.ie/news
Two Ministers of State in the Health Department have been dropped, including junior Minister for the elderly Maire Hoctor who admitted she was not consulted about controversial medical card changes for 0ver 70s, despite having direct …... Continue reading »
08 Nov 2008
Women in Politics
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on conorreidy.wordpress.com
Amongst the abundance of Ministers of State, Mary Wallace is responsible for Forestry and Máire Hoctor for Services for Older People (quite a PC name for any sub-deparment). 21 of the 166 TD’s, 11 of the 60 senators and 5 of our 13 …... Continue reading »
26 Oct 2008
Nuacht a hAon: Déardaoin 23 Deireadh Fómhair 2008
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on rte.ie/rnag/nuachtahaon.html
Nuacht Náisiúnta & Idirnáisiúnta; Nuacht an Iarthair; Nuacht an Deiscirt; Nuacht an Tuaiscirt; Conal Ó Móráin ag caint faoina margaí airgeadais; Harry McGee ag caint faoi chúrsaí na Dála; An Teachta Dála Máire Hoctor lena tuairim faoi …... Continue reading »
23 Oct 2008
Clare pensioners attend medical card protest
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on clareherald.com
Minister for Older People Maire Hoctor was booed and heckled as she tried to speak to and reassure the crowd. People shouted “out, out” and “lies” as she spoke. Yesterday, almost 2000 elderly people yesterday filled a city centre church …... Continue reading »
01 Sep 2008
Mid-West Project Seeks To Bridge The Digital Divide
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on theclareherald.blogspot.com
Máire Hoctor, TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Elderly. Entitled “CitizenFirst…Using Technology To Include All Citizens”, the conference is aimed at public, local and voluntary stakeholders working on providing …... Continue reading »
20 Apr 2008
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2008 MONTHLY MEETING OF ATHY TOWN COUNCIL
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on councilmatters.blogspot.com
We also call on the Minister for the Elderly, Deputy Maire Hoctor to publicly support this motion.” All agreed to support this motion. · Letter from the Department of Health and Children on the cancer services in Naas General Hospital. …... Continue reading »
22 Mar 2008
Nursing home regulations to be in place later this year
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
Minister for Older People Máire Hoctor confirmed the regulations could be expected to be in place later this year. The HIQA was established by the Government after shocking cases of elder abuse were uncovered at Leas Cross nursing home …... Continue reading »
08 Mar 2008
Couple plead for care for disabled daughter
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
Minister of State with responsibility for older people Máire Hoctor has given people until April 18 to register their submission in relation to this plan. She said when it is finalised the strategy will set out the Government’s vision …... Continue reading »
21 Feb 2008
Foreign Adoption System Is Slow And Bureaucratic
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on shane-ross.ie
I am struck by the number of people who have approached me on this subject who were frustrated by a system that works badly and could be improved quickly. Here’s what I told Minister Maire Hoctor, who was representing the Government:... Continue reading »