Transplant operation cancelled due to ICU bed shortage The Mater University Hospital in Dublin has said it had to take "the unprecedented decision to cancel a transplant surgery" last week, due to a ... Coronavirus • 21 Nov
4,181 new Covid cases as 'burden' on health service The Chief Medical Officer has warned that the current level of Covid-19 is placing an enormous burden on the entire health system. Coronavirus • 21 Nov
INTO welcomes introduction of antigen tests in schools The Irish National Teachers' Organisation has welcomed the decision to introduce antigen testing in primary schools. Coronavirus • 10 Nov
LUH experiencing long waiting times in ED Letterkenny University Hospital in Co Donegal has said patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from its Emergency Department. Ulster • 28 Oct
ICU admissions rise as Reid predicts 'difficult winter' The number of people receiving treatment for Covid-19 in hospital ICUs has risen as HSE chief Paul Reid said: "This is going to be probably ... Coronavirus • 23 Oct
Donnelly links rising Covid-19 cases to proximity to UK Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the high number of Covid-19 cases is partly due to Ireland's proximity to the UK and the high ... Coronavirus • 14 Oct
Donnelly wants consultants contract agreed within weeks The Minister for Health has said he wants to see a new Sláintecare public-only contract for hospital consultants "concluded by the end of the year". Politics • 09 Oct
Dept confirms 1,335 new Covid-19 cases, 282 in hospital The Department of Health has been notified of a further 1,335 new cases of Covid-19. Coronavirus • 25 Sep
Public urged to book appointments for Covid testing The HSE has appealed to people to book appointments online for Covid-19 tests rather than just attending walk-in swabbing centres around the country. Regional • 07 Sep
14,000 school children restricting movements, says HSE The HSE has said that around 14,000 children are out of school and restricting their movements, as a result of being identified as a close ... Coronavirus • 07 Sep
