Man (50s) killed in Skerries 100 motorcycle race in DublinThe competitor was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were alerted on SundaySun Jul 05 2026 - 17:55
Surgeons remove brain tumour through eyelid in Irish medical first Surgery performed at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital after doctors at Mater hospital noticed patient’s eye being pushed out of her skullSun Jul 05 2026 - 10:00
Almost two-thirds of women who had hospital abortion were previously pregnant, analysis showsReport states provision of abortion has evolved and is now largely viewed as a routine and normal part of healthcareFri Jul 03 2026 - 18:43
Dublin nursing home residents heard ‘shouting for help’ due to low staff levelsHiqa commenced targeted inspections of all centres in the Emeis Ireland group after broadcast of RTÉ programme last yearThu Jul 02 2026 - 13:20
Holding nursing-home owners accountable ‘legally challenging’ due to corporate ownershipReport commissioned into Hiqa processes finds its remit applies to registered providers rather than ultimate owners Thu Jul 02 2026 - 12:11
Public-only Rotunda consultants delivered 49 babies to private patients over three yearsThe Dublin maternity hospital confirmed the practice had ended in June following a backlashWed Jul 01 2026 - 18:20
Demand for youth mental health services accelerating at ‘unprecedented pace’Increasing need cannot be absorbed indefinitely without sustained support, says charity chief Wed Jul 01 2026 - 06:00
Inside Ireland’s cervical cancer test lab: A new start for screening after smear-test controversiesThe National Cervical Screening Laboratory means most Irish women’s CervicalCheck samples can be tested within the StateSun Jun 28 2026 - 06:00
How does a heatwave affect the body?Who is most vulnerable in hot weather and how to protect yourself as temperatures soarFri Jun 26 2026 - 14:48
Mental health services often in ‘outdated, unsuitable or unsafe’ premises, says watchdog Overcrowding reduced dramatically since 2021, but physical infrastructure lagging, notes Mental Health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 reportFri Jun 26 2026 - 06:00
Patient safety risks remain at Limerick hospital despite improvements, Hiqa warnsWatchdog says overcrowding and capacity pressures continue despite opening of new 96-bed blockThu Jun 25 2026 - 15:05
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 chiefThu Jun 25 2026 - 06:00
‘Clear changes’ in drinking patterns countrywide, Health Research Board findsHealthWed Jun 24 2026 - 00:01
Man (77) dies after tractor crash in Co TyroneDessie Sheridan pronounced dead at scene of incident outside OmaghSat Jun 20 2026 - 14:13
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 conditionsWed Jun 17 2026 - 15:55
Carroll MacNeill plans in-house HSE ‘agency’ staff to reduce payouts to outside companiesHealth service’s expenditure on agency workers reached €903.4 million last yearWed Jun 17 2026 - 14:14
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 findsWed Jun 17 2026 - 09:51
Children’s healthcare failings in Ireland laid bare by new HSE auditFamilies have long raised concerns about deterioration in children awaiting proceduresTue Jun 16 2026 - 06:00
Children’s Health Ireland ‘falling short’ of best-in-class care, report findsHSE publishes audit of governance and equity in patient access and waiting list management at paediatric care providerMon Jun 15 2026 - 17:45
Ebola risk low in Ireland, watchdog says, as WHO monitors emergency in DRC and Uganda State is ‘well prepared’ if a case is imported, with increased readiness in the wake of Hantavirus, according to watchdogMon Jun 15 2026 - 12:53
Some doctors unwilling to take on challenging cases because of litigation ‘risks’Outgoing Irish Medical Council president says proposal to tie newly-qualified doctors to fixed terms of Irish service could infringe their rightsTue Jun 02 2026 - 06:00
Living with multiple sclerosis: ‘What I think matters has completely changed’MS diagnosis means adapting to a new reality – but it can also bring a fresh perspective, says Katie O’Loughlin (44)Sat May 30 2026 - 14:03
‘Significant disparities’ in accessing specialised diabetes resources, report finds Ireland’s first national strategy for diabetes outlining recommendations for action is published Fri May 29 2026 - 06:01
‘We look after mind, body and soul’: The acquired brain injury charity transforming livesAn Saol Foundation was set up by couple whose son was badly injured. Now the service is planning to expandFri May 29 2026 - 06:00
Couple ‘vindicated’ after coroner rules medical misadventure in case of stillborn baby girlCourt hears Marion Hunt was not offered C-section during ‘difficult’ birth of baby Amelia Rose in December 2023 Wed May 27 2026 - 20:10
Temperatures in Ireland could reach 29 degrees on Tuesday as Met Éireann issues warning on sun exposureHighest temperature of the year so far at 24.9 degrees, recorded at Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday Mon May 25 2026 - 11:08
Thirty-four men deported to Poland and Lithuania on grounds of criminalityThe charter removal flight had 22 Polish and 12 Lithuanian nationals on boardSun May 24 2026 - 20:14
‘You can’t force people to stay’: How to stop the exodus of Irish medical graduates?Last year, 630 Irish doctors got visas to work in Australia, this year so far it’s 437. A senior medic says the numbers leaving are ‘off the charts’Sun May 24 2026 - 06:00
Tackling of obstacles to motherhood could future-proof medical workforce, study suggestsRespondents to University of Galway study noted difficulties arranging maternity leave and opting for ‘family friendly’ specialitiesSat May 23 2026 - 06:00
Newly-qualified doctors could have college fees paid in bid to stem numbers moving abroad Reduction would be in return for doctors agreeing to work in Irish health service for set periodSat May 23 2026 - 06:00
Survey showing low morale in health sector should ‘serve as a wake-up call’ Oireachtas committee hears criticism of health service management for focus on narrow issues and cost containment measuresWed May 20 2026 - 14:18
‘Not possible to determine’ if single shingles vaccine lowers risk of dementia, says HiqaWatchdog examines studies amid calls for wider vaccine accessWed May 20 2026 - 11:00
Number of women seeking treatment for cocaine use increases almost seven-fold, figures show Health Research Board also reports growing treatment rates for new psychoactive substances and ketamineWed May 20 2026 - 06:00
Increasing community care likely to put more pressure on services, State think tank says Implementing reforms will require increasing staff levels, ESRI report findsTue May 19 2026 - 13:58
‘Hantavirus incubation can take months’: What next for Irish passengers on board MV Hondius?As MV Hondius prepares to dock at the Canary Islands on Sunday, countries are preparing to repatriate passengersSat May 09 2026 - 06:00
HSE chief says it’s ‘too soon’ to say whether more funding or measures needed to curb overrunsAnne O’Connor says patient services should not be disrupted despite overspend concernsFri May 08 2026 - 15:36
Years of unpaid placements and crippling fuel costs highlighted by nurses and midwivesEmergency motions passed at INMO conference, one of which called for increased mileage rates amid cost-of-living strainThu May 07 2026 - 20:15
Frontline hiring pause ruled out by Minister for Health intent on replacing agency staff Jennifer Carroll MacNeill aims to remove ‘artificial, bureaucratic barriers’ in trying to convert posts Thu May 07 2026 - 19:08
Long shifts, understaffing and mental toll ‘causing six in 10 nurses to consider quitting’‘Heartbreaking that we cannot do what we were trained to,’ delegate tells INMO conferenceWed May 06 2026 - 19:43
HSE to pause recruitment in some non-frontline roles due to €250m overspend HSE chief tells senior management the organisation is ‘significantly over budget’ and the situation is ‘serious’Wed May 06 2026 - 16:37
Absence of framework for physician assistants creating ‘avoidable risk’, report finds Role of PAs is to assist doctors and surgeons by taking medical histories and performing examinations, among other dutiesWed May 06 2026 - 07:00
Hantavirus: Is there a risk to the public? And the simple way to avoid infectionInfectious diseases expert says ‘majority’ of cases are typically found in Asia and Europe, with fatality rate of between 1 and 15% Tue May 05 2026 - 14:39
New trial boosts cancer recovery among women in Ireland Patients placed on Linking You to Support and Advice programme found to have enjoyed significantly improved quality of life Sun May 03 2026 - 11:00
Autism charity under review told HSE it was ‘transitioning away’ from UK parentAutism a Chara, alleged to have moved €1.5m out of State, says it ‘fully complied’ with reporting requirementsFri May 01 2026 - 17:00
Alleged transfer of €1.5m of taxpayers’ money by autism body to UK ‘possibly criminal’Alleged transfer of €1.5m by autism charity to UK parent charity ‘possibly criminal’Thu Apr 30 2026 - 06:00
An 18th national children’s hospital completion deadline passes without fanfareDusty ducts and more than 106,000 defects among latest complaints from board that have failed to deliver on €2bn projectWed Apr 29 2026 - 17:59
Blood tests could be used to diagnose traumatic brain injuries within an hour, study findsDevelopment could ‘dramatically’ reduce reliance on CT scans, speed up treatment and improve patient flow through emergency departmentsWed Apr 29 2026 - 17:58
Growing number of older women presenting with cocaine misuse, treatment centre saysSharp rise’ in overall cocaine use, alcohol most common addiction treated, reports Coolmine Therapeutic CommunityWed Apr 29 2026 - 10:32
Autism charity under review following allegations it moved €1.5m out of the StatePublic Accounts Committee told approval was not given for transfer of HSE-funded moniesTue Apr 28 2026 - 21:30
First cousins of children buried in Tuam mother and baby home set to be included in identification programmeSuch relatives to be included in identification programme if necessary legislation passed by Oireachtas, Minister Foley saysTue Apr 28 2026 - 16:27
