Emails inviting and reminding public officials - EmailLiaised with Minister Foley's office on the detail of the event - EmailLiaised with Minister Foley's office on the detail of the event - Phone call
Intent: To inform discussion of health insurance issues within the HSE, including submission of a report highlighting the benefits and value of private health insurance sector, as well as challenges faced by the sector and recommendations for consideration by Government to improve access and affordability for private health insurance, and Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC) Transition Arrangements
Details: On behalf of members to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry to the HSE
Intent: Assistance with Visas for Non-EU Nurses - sought assistance from the HSE that they might be in a position to accommodate these nurses and process work permit applications for them. The nurses are willing to remain in Ireland working within the public health service, should such an offer be made available to them.
Intent: A number of our members in various sites across the country have advised us that the Health Service Executive and/or voluntary hospitals are asking them to cease recording time spent on a trolley once a decision to allocate a bed has been made. our members are advising that they are instructed to do so, and it has been quoted to them that this is an instruction from the CEO of HSE.The purpose of this letter is to establish whether such an instruction has been issued.
Details: Recording of Trolley Figures in Emergency Departments
Intent: Support on the implementation of the HPV vaccination catch up programme ::Minister's support in advancing the national ambition to eliminate HPV-associated diseases and cancers
Intent: To highlight An Cosán's experience in how tackling poverty, isolation and trauma in a multi-faceted way has a direct impact on physical and mental health, on children’s developmental outcomes, and on the pressures experienced by primary care, social care and hospital services.
Details: To highlight how An Cosán can continue to support national policy in the delivery of integrated, community-based care and prevention services for children and families.
A copy of the same email (letter format) was also posted to Mr Bernard Gloster, CEO, Health Service Executive in January 2026 from Heydi Foster, CEO, An Cosán to request a meeting to share updates on An Cosán’s work (as outlined above) in line with national policy. Please note that no reply was received to this letter. - LetterAn email was sent to Mr Bernard Gloster, CEO, Health Service Executive in January 2026 from Heydi Foster, CEO, An Cosán to request a meeting to share updates on An Cosán’s work (as outlined above) in line with national policy. Please note that no reply was received to this email. - Email
