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Demoted: Minister for Elderly who 'wasn't consulted' on over 70s …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:48:47 +0000

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 »

Women in Politics

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:12:00 +0000

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 »

Nuacht a hAon: Déardaoin 23 Deireadh Fómhair 2008

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:48:17 +0000

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 »

Clare pensioners attend medical card protest

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:55:01 +0000

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 »

Mid-West Project Seeks To Bridge The Digital Divide

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:48:32 +0000

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 »

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2008 MONTHLY MEETING OF ATHY TOWN COUNCIL

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:52:29 +0000

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 »

Nursing home regulations to be in place later this year

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:04:56 +0000

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 »

Couple plead for care for disabled daughter

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:00:14 +0000

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 »

Foreign Adoption System Is Slow And Bureaucratic

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:23:21 +0000

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 »