Health Service Executive (HSE)

Emily Felix, 28, and her family were ‘killed’ by the news that a drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia may not be considered for reimbursement by the HSE

Mary Butler says 1,110 children waiting in excess of nine months to access mental health service at end of last December

Martin opens new Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland facilities following €95m investment

Skin type of Irish population is ‘particularly vulnerable to burns and are at greatest risk of skin cancer from UV radiation’, working group says

NHS decision in relation to St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton a ‘bolt from the blue’, High Court president says

Audit highlights one medium risk and one high risk to HSE

Twenty-seven cases have been linked to a nightclub in Kent, with two people dying in the outbreak

Audit found 60% of procedures at Temple Street hospital did not meet the clinical criteria for surgery

‘Remarkable deficit’ in services for people over 65, TD says, 20 years on from Department of Health document

More than a million hours saved through the use of automation and artificial intelligence in HSE

Inspectors found droppings on food packaging and food itself, with gaps noted at rear of premises

Buvidal ‘not always suitable’ but is working for people with mild to moderate problems, HSE pharmacist says

Maternity facility has been under increasing pressure to cope with growing demand for services and complexity in care it provides

Maternity hospital will instead apply for permission for extension at current Dublin city centre site

Across the three waiting list types – inpatient, outpatient, and GI endoscopy – 894,369 people were waiting for treatment last year

The head restraint accessory claims to prevent a child’s head from falling forwards or sideways if they fall asleep

Incoming president of Coroners Society of Ireland says pathologists’ fee has not increased in 20 years

Oireachtas committee told move is based on ‘real patient safety reasons and rationale’ on co-location policy

Leo Cullen

Chasib Al-Maliky allegedly practised without adequate professional insurance for 10 years, Medical Council inquiry hears

More than 120 staff were receiving financial support intended to cover pay before it was discontinued last December

Brendan Holden died from severe underlying ischemic heart disease two weeks after leaving Waterford hospital

Post ‘lacks a clear national definition and standardised tasks’, research shows

First phase of review into paediatric orthopaedic services that examined work of a consultant has been completed

First phase of the review, which examined work of consultant Connor Green, has been completed

HSE urges precautionary follow-ups while promising improved oversight in Children’s Health Ireland

Minister for Health says new national children’s hospital still has more than 10,000 defects

Report commissioned in 2023 due to concerns about high rates of post-operative complications, infections in orthopaedic surgeries and use of unapproved springs in surgeries

Minister for Health tells Seanad of ‘frustration’ at some voluntary hospitals and ‘poor culture’ of sharing

Work-to-rule to begin on Monday with INMO warning industrial action could escalate if problems not addressed

John Tuohy (68) died at University Hospital Limerick in 2022 following falls in his home causing a head injury

HSE committee agrees to look at ways to strengthen executive’s legal position for property purchases

Action had been due to start on Friday morning but was deferred on Thursday evening

INMO serves notice of action due to start on February 9th over unsafe staffing levels

Ailbe Carter died on September 10th last year in England. His parents say travelling for his treatment added to their trauma

Television: Medical documentary puts positive spin on our health service while patient stories are compelling and honest

Irish Independent’s Adrian Weckler gave evidence into the death of his brother Simon

HSE says a total of 58,482 people had opted out of the scheme by December 31st

NTPF figures show 64 per cent of the 750,000 patients on hospital waiting lists were waiting longer than target times

Greenhouse gas emissions of Irish diet exceed planetary boundaries by 226%, something has to change