Comment on Argyll and Bute being a “dental desert” with no practices taking on new adult NHS patients within three months Wednesday, 23 October, 2024 Argyll and Bute is one of six Scottish council areas described in a new BBC report as “dental deserts” with no practices taking on new adult NHS patients within three months. Commenting on the findings, Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle said: “Sadly these revelations do not come as a surprise. Since becoming an MSP, earlier this year, I have been contacted by constituents from across Argyll and... Local News
MSP urges action from First Minister after Bakkafrost announce redundancies in the Western Isles 12th September 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle is writing to First Minister John Swinney urging help for the Western Isles following confirmation from Bakkafrost Scotland... Local News
MSP seeks answers on Western Isles hospitals 11th September 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle is seeking answers from ministers about the state of the health service in the Western Isles. Tim Eagle MSP said:... Local News
Covid still impacting on number of operations warns MSP 10th September 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has said that the true cost of the Covid pandemic is still being counted as new figures revealed how reduced the number of... Local News
Eagle welcomes prospect of reserved ferry places for island residents 9th September 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle has welcomed positive comments from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, about the prospects of... Local News
Holyrood toasts Islay distillery’s success 9th September 2024 Tim Eagle MSP has toasted the success of Ardbeg Distillery with a motion laid before the Scottish Parliament congratulating the success of the Islay-based... Holyrood News
Tim Eagle lodges motion to celebrate Merchant Navy Day 2024 3rd September 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament to celebrate Merchant Navy Day 2024. The annual event is celebrated on 3rd... Holyrood News
NHS Western Isles only health board not to provide new cancer diagnostic service 28th August 2024 It has been revealed that from later this year, NHS Western Isles will be the only health board in Scotland not able to provide a specialist cancer diagnostic... Local News
Oban rail fare price increase warning 26th August 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has warned that train passengers travelling from Oban face a significant rise in fares. This follows an announcement by... Local News
Comment on figures for drugs-related deaths in Scotland 20th August 2024 Commenting on today’s official figures for drug-related deaths in Scotland, Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle said: “These figures make for grim reading... Holyrood News
