Spinraza is the latest in a series of controversial drugs that have put Ireland’s unique approval system in the spotlight

Row between industry and body that advises the HSE over access to market for new medicines

Pembro to be made available to all clinically suitable women with cervical cancer

Labour TD criticises selective provision of drug to women caught up in CervicalCheck controversy

Deal sees Sheils become main Ford and Honda retailer for Limerick, Clare and Galway

Auto dealer hopes mergers watchdog approves sale on time for it to go through next month

Healthcare companies gave €30 million to hospitals, medical staff in 2016, says Minister

The music. The food. The clobber. Here’s the best and worst of this year’s Electric Picnic

Diversified State company faces questions over role after peat harvesting ends

More patients are switching to Long-Term Illness scheme to avoid paying charge

Recall ‘those who did not come home while our dream of independence became a reality’

Over 20 emphysema sufferers to see use of ‘life changing’ Respreeza finish in two weeks

Health spending in one area cannot come at expense of another

Also: Ireland should pull out of EU if corporation tax threatened, says Kingspan chief

Health authorities criticised for refusing to fund ‘game-changing’ cystic fibrosis drug

Vessels from 18th- and 19th-centuries found in bays that were renowned for smuggling

This country-style three-bedroom period cottage in the Burnaby has many original features and offers all the comfort and warmth of modern living

Orkambi has been described as a ‘game changer’ by health campaigners

Forget literary lunches and glittering launches, writes Michael Barry. Think low overheads, lower margins, lugging boxes of books and a struggle to get reviews

LGTB people told church is not homophobic

Membership down almost 40% since 1975 as annual General Assembly opens in Belfast

New Presbyterian moderator says broadcaster’s comments about God were sorrowful

Ballymoney-based minister elected by 12 out of 19 presbyteries

Michael Barry’s book presents 400 photographs charting the sequence of events of the conflict

‘There is fear and need in our own land too’

Conference told innovative medicines must provide ‘real value for fair prices’

Relatives of Easter Rising participants say State commemorations plan a ‘shambles’

Cleric described as a ‘humble pastor of deep faith’ who ‘worked tirelessly to achieve peace in Ireland’

‘What is happening in Iraq shows no regard for humanity’

Three faiths, including five Christian denominations, led prayers

As Bord na Móna warns of forest fires, staff are helping to keep watch on the bogs

New head of Presbyterians says attacks an ‘affront to us as democratic and civilised country’

HSE encouraging use of cheaper but equally effective drugs

Hospital pharmacists have called for an enhanced role in the prescription management of novel anticoagulants (NOACs), blood-thinning agents that prevent stroke

Recent reports have linked 19 deaths to anticoagulants over the past two years

Dr Ronan Collins says HSE should have told doctors first before issuing warning

Patients’ group calls for ‘consent forms’ after medication linked with haemorrhage

‘A wife, whether it’s the wife of an IRA terrorist or of an RUC policeman, will suffer’

Analysis: reductions in cost of branded drug products also come into effect

Heart patients can save up to €200 a year by switching to “preferred drugs”