Health service workers claim no choice but to strike
Mater hospital staff cite absence of pay deal, cost of living, inflation and surging property prices as reason for stoppage
Ban on public sale of nitrous oxide being considered over damage to young people’s health
Separately, gardaí to refer first-time offenders found with ‘small amount’ of drugs to health services
GLP-1s in Ireland: How weight-loss medications work under the HSE system
Ozempic and Mounjaro are not available for free on medical card or subsidised by the Drugs Payment Scheme
Plant-based dairy alternatives not recommended for teens, says food watchdog
Protein powders, shakes and supplementary drinks were unnecessary to meet protein goals, it said
Psychotherapy group files complaint to EU against Minister for Health over sector standards
Formal complaint ‘not an action we have taken lightly, says IACP chief executive
How can runaway spending in the health service be reined in?
The budget overrun in the health service could reach €1bn by the end of year, despite spending curbs being put in place
Hospital waiting lists climb above one million people
Irish Patients’ Association chief calls on Coalition to advance ‘credible recovery plan’
Recall notice issued over three Marks & Spencer ready-to-eat meal products
FSAI notice issued on behalf of food firm Greencore amid concerns over possible presence of Salmonella in pistachios
HSE deducted €100,000 from autism charity after governance concerns raised
Autism a Chara, which previously traded as Autism Initiatives Ireland, provides specialist care and support for adults with autism
Nurses stage lunchtime protests at number of hospitals nationwide
Protests are planned in advance of work stoppages that will begin in public health service next week
Half of HSE regions have ‘eaten into’ next year’s budget due to overruns, Minister says
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said steps are being taken to prevent the overruns from reaching the billion figure
Free contraception for women under 37 and homecare hours boost: Inside Budget 2027’s health package
Next year’s budget provided an additional €1.8 billion for the health service
Doctors object to ‘self-healing’ coach who said cancer was curable with bicarbonate of soda
Barbara O’Neill, who is due to speak in Ireland next week, poses ‘sometimes life-threatening risks’ through her advice, experts warn
Delay of children’s hospital would ‘impose considerable additional costs’, Minister warns
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill issued warning to contractor earlier this year over continued delays
‘I decided to take a leap of faith’: Largest ever number of GPs graduate
Largest ever graduation of GPs, as State moves to increase numbers to meet demand