Almost two-thirds of women who had hospital abortion were previously pregnant, analysis shows
Report states provision of abortion has evolved and is now largely viewed as a routine and normal part of healthcare
Dublin nursing home residents heard ‘shouting for help’ due to low staff levels
Hiqa commenced targeted inspections of all centres in the Emeis Ireland group after broadcast of RTÉ programme last year
Holding nursing-home owners accountable ‘legally challenging’ due to corporate ownership
Report commissioned into Hiqa processes finds its remit applies to registered providers rather than ultimate owners
Public-only Rotunda consultants delivered 49 babies to private patients over three years
The Dublin maternity hospital confirmed the practice had ended in June following a backlash
Demand for youth mental health services accelerating at ‘unprecedented pace’
Increasing need cannot be absorbed indefinitely without sustained support, says charity chief
Inside Ireland’s cervical cancer test lab: A new start for screening after smear-test controversies
The National Cervical Screening Laboratory means most Irish women’s CervicalCheck samples can be tested within the State
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Mental health services often in ‘outdated, unsuitable or unsafe’ premises, says watchdog
Overcrowding reduced dramatically since 2021, but physical infrastructure lagging, notes Mental Health Commission annual report
Patient safety risks remain at Limerick hospital despite improvements, Hiqa warns
Watchdog says overcrowding and capacity pressures continue despite opening of new 96-bed block
People ‘feel they need ketamine, cocaine, alcohol to show up to a social situation’
‘Middle Ireland’ surge as people turn to substances as social aids, says Ana Liffey Drug Project chief
Man (77) dies after tractor crash in Co Tyrone
Dessie Sheridan pronounced dead at scene of incident outside Omagh
Health watchdog sought closure of Kildare disability centre due to ‘poor governance’
Centre operator appealed decision and District Court order allowed it to remain in operation with conditions
Carroll MacNeill plans in-house HSE ‘agency’ staff to reduce payouts to outside companies
Health service’s expenditure on agency workers reached €903.4 million last year
Ireland’s low-risk alcohol guidelines may need to be reviewed, research finds
‘Minimal’ difference in the risk of alcohol-related harm between men and women, Hiqa review finds