Changing how Government is run: justice, migration and infrastructure included in shake-up
Government to introduce changes to delivery of infrastructure and justice and migration
HSE plan for this year largely based around priorities set out by government
Stephen Donnelly told the HSE he wanted to see ‘new and better services’ in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular and stroke, as well as women’s health and mental health services
HSE to put in place nearly 300 additional hospital beds under new service plan
Health services to move to operating health services over a seven-day rather than a Monday-Friday basis
HSE told to shift staff working patterns
Donnelly orders new development funding for Beaumont, Mater and Tallaght be paused until new productivity systems implemented
Ireland’s ageing population to put major strain on public finances in coming decades
Pensions, healthcare and long-term care costs expected to rise sharply, says Department of Finance report
Jimmy Carter’s decision to bring US into North peace process ‘was enormous breakthrough’
Ex-Irish diplomat credits former US president with bringing balance to Irish-British relations through change in approach
CHI hospital group has paid €3m to lease buildings close to Temple Street since 2019
Main structure at the children’s hospital in Temple Street is leased at nominal rent of €10 per year
Dublin Bus depots ‘at full capacity’ as fleet increases
State-owned transport company may have to find alternative for its existing garage at Conyngham Road which is being earmarked for potential redevelopment for housing
Minister says he faced ‘extraordinary’ lobbying over legislation to reform rules on gambling
Bookmakers told Government about concerns some pubs were permitting black-market betting
Republic could face ‘shortage of 62,000 healthcare assistants’ by 2036
Low wages and inflationary cycle for staff on permits at nursing homes render job ‘unattractive’ - report
Garda ‘stretched’ as online fraud reaches ‘industrial’ levels, Drew Harris warns
Heightened concern over scams in run-up to Christmas as Garda Commissioner outlines ‘increasingly complex and difficult’ threats to State
Department feared failure to boost pension tax relief would lead to exodus of senior gardaí and judges
Officials warned of ‘real prospect’ that only external candidates would seek top-level Garda roles
Shortage of cash and staff affecting maintenance of ambulance fleet, warn auditors
Several emergency vehicles being kept on the road for up to two years longer than recommended duration
HSE has more than 200 vacant properties on its books, internal audit finds
Report highlights 21 vacant HSE properties on St Ita’s Hospital campus in Portrane, north Dublin
Government warned pension tax regime would hit staff further down seniority ranks
Controversy over tax bills on retirement shone light on value of pensions for senior figures in public service in comparison with private sector, where average pension pot is just over €80,565