Fergal Bowers

Health Correspondent

Hospital apologises over €4.7m payment for services

St James's Hospital in Dublin, the biggest hospital in the country, has apologised for paying over €4.7m for cancer and other services to a radiology company, on its own campus, where 18 directors were members of its staff.

Health • 22 Jan

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Eating disorder support on paper only, committee told

Support organisations for people with eating disorders have said that across Ireland, patients cannot access timely specialist treatment and people are dying as a result.

Ireland • 21 Jan

Inspectors found trainees were positive about their training experience at all CHI sites (Image: RollingNews.ie)

Poor ICT systems at CHI hinders service - Medical Council

An inspection by the Medical Council of Children's Health Ireland hospital sites has said there needs to be a clear and accessible process for doctors who are in training to raise and escalate concerns.

Health • 21 Jan

Four-year medicines deal approved by Government

Cheaper medicines will be available under a new four-year deal following an agreement between the State and pharmaceutical companies.

Health • 20 Jan

Lung health programme leads to several curative surgeries

Seven people have had curative surgery as part of the first pilot Lung Health Check Programme of its kind, funded by the Irish Cancer Society (ICS), with another seven patients due to have surgery in the next month.

Health • 19 Jan

Public dental treatment services in 'state of crisis'

The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has said that the public dental treatment service is in a state of crisis.

Health • 14 Jan

Waiting lists up by 86,300 patients in 2025, figures show

National hospital waiting lists increased by over 86,300 patients last year, new figures show.

Health • 12 Jan

Out of hours palliative care needs to be improved - widow

A widow has said that while the hospice system is a fantastic service, out-of-hours support services need improvement.

Health • 08 Jan

Major investment in palliative care services needed - IHF

Ireland is facing a potential future crisis in end of life care and support for people who are bereaved without targeted investment and planning, according to a new report by the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Health • 08 Jan

Over-the-shoulder view of an unrecognizable woman looking at the thermometer because she is sick while sitting on the sofa covered with a blanket.

Flu figures remain high, says HSE

It is likely that flu activity peaked before Christmas, the HSE has said, but figures remain high with 2,049 cases recorded in the week to last Saturday.

Health • 07 Jan