May 7, 2020
Sheehan welcomes reappointment of Older People’s Commissioner

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has welcomed the reappointment of Eddie Lynch as Commissioner for Older People. 

Pat Sheehan said: 

“I welcome the commissioner’s reappointment and commend him on his invaluable work to date on behalf of older people.

“His office provides a wide and valuable range of services for the community and advocating on behalf of older people. I know he will continue to do his best to promote and protect the interests of older people in his new term.

“As the current global health pandemic disproportionately affects older people and the public focus has shifted to the impact on care homes, the rights of older people need a passionate advocate now more than ever.

“The Commissioner has also published a highly influential report into abuses within Dunmurry Manor Care Home and the need for considerable system-wide changes. 

“The publication of ‘Home Truths’ by the commissioner raised a lot of important issues that still needs to be addressed by the Department of Health and the HSC. 

“I look forward to working with the Commissioner in the future and wish him well in the time ahead.”

Follow us online

Latest Tweets

The Government’s Hate Speech legislation must be scrapped!

Government failed to take on board any of Sinn Féin's concerns and amendments about the Bill as it proceeded through the Oireachtas.

It's clear the Bill is not fit for purpose and it must be scrapped. - @Donnchadhol

Government has had 4 years to tackle the issues within healthcare. Sinn Féin has published detailed plans to improve health services.

Tomorrow @davidcullinane will be launching his plan to make local health services better & more accessible for people, families and communities.

I was delighted to visit the Carntogher Community Association in South Derry as they marked their 30th anniversary.

The Association continues to transform the local community, empower and provide new opportunities for people of all ages, and ensure the local Gaeltacht continues…

"Simon Harris has sat at Cabinet Table for 8 years, please don’t try and sell us old wine in new bottles. What we have at best is a Leo lite."

The time is right for a General election. Fine Gael are out of time and out of touch. Call the election. @loreillysf

Load More