HSE began ‘enhanced’ support and oversight of Bloomfield following patient care concerns
Independent investigation of Rathfarnham hospital found patients were sworn at and threatened
Hiqa to review tobacco affordability as Irish smoking rates stall
Smoking prevalence has remained at 17 or 18 per cent since 2019 despite increases in tobacco taxes
Treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia should not be reimbursed by HSE, drug group recommends
Disease causes progressive damage to the nervous system with those affected having shorter life expectancy
‘Significant’ Co Meath fish kill exceeds 500
Aftermath observed over 9km stretch but ‘definite line of inquiry’ being followed
Diesel and petrol prices surge in August with further rises expected in coming months
Diesel up 19 cents and petrol up 9 cents from July, AA Ireland says, with further rises expected
The HSE was broken up into six regions two years ago to deliver better care. Is it working?
Restructuring Ireland’s health service was meant to integrate services locally, but concerns have been highlighted by regional managers and the HSE board
Almost 90% of urgent breast cancer referrals to Letterkenny not seen within target time
HSE data report highlights sharp regional differences in meeting two-week objective
Why are patients being asked to avoid UHL’s emergency department?
Almost 1,000 people attended the Limerick hospital over a three-day period last week, an ‘exceptionally high level of activity for any time of the year’
Ultrasounds carried out for HSE by third-party staff without required qualifications
Not all of those carrying out scans have level of degree stipulated in contract, says Affidea Ireland
Overreliance on AI risks ‘deskilling’ health sector staff, report warns
Hiqa publishes Ireland’s first national guidance on safe use of AI in health and social care services
Child disability centre had brown faecal matter on ceilings and furniture, inspection finds
Hiqa identified ‘significant concerns over the quality and safety of care provided for young residents’
GP shortages are most acute in rural and commuter belt areas, data shows
Causes include population growth outstripping rate of increases in provision of family doctors
GP shortages: Where are the most acute problems across the country?
The representative body for Irish GPs warns of three ‘emerging pressure points’
How common are quadruplets and why are multiple pregnancies higher risk?
The maternal foetal medicine specialist who oversaw the births says it might be the first such case in Australia
How well did Ireland deal with Covid? Patterns emerge ahead of final report
Evaluation panel established in 2025 to examine Ireland’s response to pandemic is due to report in six months’ time