Rise in treatment for cocaine, crack cocaine use The Health Research Board has reported a rise in treatment for cocaine and crack cocaine use. Health • 30 mins
Rise in treatment for cocaine, crack cocaine use The Health Research Board has reported a rise in treatment for cocaine and crack cocaine use. Health • 30 mins
648 spinal surgeries cancelled in last five years - CHI There were 648 cancelled spinal surgery operations in the last five years, according to new figures from Children's Health Ireland. Health • 17 hrs
648 spinal surgeries cancelled in last five years - CHI There were 648 cancelled spinal surgery operations in the last five years, according to new figures from Children's Health Ireland. Health • 17 hrs
'Deep concern' as organ donations fall to five-year low The Irish Kidney Association has said it is deeply concerned about the decline in transplant activity as organ donation has fallen to its lowest level in five years. Health • 13 May
'Deep concern' as organ donations fall to five-year low The Irish Kidney Association has said it is deeply concerned about the decline in transplant activity as organ donation has fallen to its lowest level in five years. Health • 13 May
People urged to get tested for high blood pressure An active and healthy woman who was diagnosed with high blood pressure has urged people to have their BP checked. Health • 11 May
People urged to get tested for high blood pressure An active and healthy woman who was diagnosed with high blood pressure has urged people to have their BP checked. Health • 11 May
Risk to patient care at UHL 'intolerable' - Medical Board The Medical Board at University Hospital Limerick has warned that the risks to patient care at the hospital "remain intolerable and unacceptable". Munster • 11 May
Risk to patient care at UHL 'intolerable' - Medical Board The Medical Board at University Hospital Limerick has warned that the risks to patient care at the hospital "remain intolerable and unacceptable". Munster • 11 May
How will HSE budget overrun impact staff recruitment? News that the HSE overspent its budget this year by €250m up to the end of March does not bode well for health unions concerned about staffing numbers. Analysis and Comment • 10 May
How will HSE budget overrun impact staff recruitment? News that the HSE overspent its budget this year by €250m up to the end of March does not bode well for health unions concerned about staffing numbers. Analysis and Comment • 10 May
HSE not indifferent to overcrowding, INMO conference told The CEO of the Health Service Executive has said she recognises that many nurses are working in environments where they feel compromised by trolley waits and trying to admit patients without beds. Health • 08 May
HSE not indifferent to overcrowding, INMO conference told The CEO of the Health Service Executive has said she recognises that many nurses are working in environments where they feel compromised by trolley waits and trying to admit patients without beds. Health • 08 May
INMO in emergency motion over cost-of-living pressures The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has passed an emergency motion on cost-of-living pressures on nurses and midwives. Health • 07 May
INMO in emergency motion over cost-of-living pressures The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has passed an emergency motion on cost-of-living pressures on nurses and midwives. Health • 07 May
HSE to pause some recruitment due to €250m overspend The HSE has told its health regions to control spending on overtime, agency staff and recruitment. Health • 06 May
HSE to pause some recruitment due to €250m overspend The HSE has told its health regions to control spending on overtime, agency staff and recruitment. Health • 06 May
738 patients harmed in medicine-related incidents in 2025 There were 738 patients harmed in medication-related incidents in HSE services last year, according to new figures. Health • 05 May
738 patients harmed in medicine-related incidents in 2025 There were 738 patients harmed in medication-related incidents in HSE services last year, according to new figures. Health • 05 May
