Dáil Colleagues Send Well-Wishes to TD Jennifer Whitmore After ICU Admission
Dublin Fingal TD Jennifer Whitmore has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at Beaumont Hospital, according to a statement from her office. Her colleagues in the Dáil have expressed their concern and well wishes on social media. Taoiseach Micheál Martin tweeted: “Sending my prayers and best wishes to Jennifer Whitmore TD and her family at this difficult time.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said: “I am very sorry to hear that Jennifer Whitmore TD has been admitted to ICU. Jennifer is a great colleague and dedicated public servant. My thoughts are with her and her family.” Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said: “My thoughts are with Jennifer Whitmore TD and her family at this time. I wish her a speedy recovery.” Whitmore’s office said in a statement: “Jennifer has been admitted to Beaumont Hospital and is currently in ICU. Her condition is serious but stable. Her family have asked for privacy at this time.” Whitmore was elected to the Dáil in 2016 and has been a vocal advocate for mental health and education. She is the chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education. Her colleagues in the Dáil have praised her work and expressed their hope that she will make a full recovery.Social Democrat TD Jennifer Whitmore Recovering in Hospital
Social Democrat TD Jennifer Whitmore Recovering in Hospital
Jennifer Whitmore, a Social Democrat TD, is currently recovering in hospital after being admitted to an intensive care unit earlier this week. Her husband, Tony Duddy, shared an update on her condition on Facebook, stating that she had experienced a sudden medical emergency and had to call an ambulance. According to Duddy, Whitmore is still in St. Vincent’s Hospital and will remain there for at least a few more days. Her condition is improving, but she will require a recovery period before she can return to work. Several political colleagues have expressed their well wishes for Whitmore, including Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty, Finance Minister Michael McGrath, and Labor TD Duncan Smith. They all wished her a speedy recovery and look forward to her return to the Dáil. Duddy thanked the medical staff at St. Vincent’s for their quick intervention and exceptional care, especially in the ICU. He also acknowledged the support and well wishes the family has received in recent days. Whitmore’s office continues to operate as normal, but anything requiring her direct involvement will be subject to delays.Dáil colleagues have expressed their support and well wishes for Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore, who has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in Beaumont Hospital. Taoiseach Micheál Martin led the tributes, saying that he was “deeply saddened” to hear of Whitmore’s illness and that his thoughts were with her and her family. “Jennifer is a valued member of the Dáil and her absence will be keenly felt,” Martin said. “I know that I speak for all of her colleagues when I say that we wish her a full and speedy recovery.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar also expressed his support for Whitmore, saying that she is “a fighter” and that he is confident that she will overcome this challenge. “Jennifer is a strong and determined woman, and I know that she will get through this,” Varadkar said. “The thoughts and prayers of the entire government are with her and her family at this difficult time.” Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy said that she was “heartbroken” to hear of Whitmore’s illness. “Jennifer is a wonderful colleague and friend, and I know that she will face this challenge with the same courage and determination that she has always shown,” Murphy said. “I urge everyone to keep Jennifer and her family in their thoughts and prayers.” Whitmore was elected to the Dáil in 2016 and has served as the party’s spokesperson on health since 2020. She is a vocal advocate for patients’ rights and has been a strong critic of the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmore’s illness is a reminder of the importance of our health and the need to cherish every moment we have. We wish her all the best in her recovery and hope to see her back in the Dáil soon.