Hospital consultants lose age discrimination case A group of 181 hospital consultants who claimed they were being subjected to ageist discrimination because their austerity-era job contracts paid them less than their senior colleagues for the same work have lost a series of test cases. Business • 01 Mar 24
Hospital consultants lose age discrimination case A group of 181 hospital consultants who claimed they were being subjected to ageist discrimination because their austerity-era job contracts paid them less than their senior colleagues for the same work have lost a series of test cases. Business • 01 Mar 24
TikTok docs prescribe good advice for younger audiences Medical professionals are increasingly using the social media platform TikTok to deliver healthcare advice to a young audience. Health • 08 Mar 21
TikTok docs prescribe good advice for younger audiences Medical professionals are increasingly using the social media platform TikTok to deliver healthcare advice to a young audience. Health • 08 Mar 21
Virtual video visits to doctors on the rise Virtual video visits are predicted to account for 5% of all visits to doctors globally this year, up from an estimated 1% in 2019. Business • 28 Jan 21
Virtual video visits to doctors on the rise Virtual video visits are predicted to account for 5% of all visits to doctors globally this year, up from an estimated 1% in 2019. Business • 28 Jan 21
Consultants warn of industrial action over two-tier pay Consultants attending the annual conference of the Irish Medical Organisation in Killarney have warned of potential industrial action, if the Government does not end the two-tier pay system for specialists. Health • 27 Apr 19
Consultants warn of industrial action over two-tier pay Consultants attending the annual conference of the Irish Medical Organisation in Killarney have warned of potential industrial action, if the Government does not end the two-tier pay system for specialists. Health • 27 Apr 19
Rural GP says doctors are at 'their wits' end' Dr Catherine O'Donoghue, a single-handed rural GP based in Adamstown, Co Wexford, has said general practitioners are "at their wits' end". Health • 06 Feb 19
Rural GP says doctors are at 'their wits' end' Dr Catherine O'Donoghue, a single-handed rural GP based in Adamstown, Co Wexford, has said general practitioners are "at their wits' end". Health • 06 Feb 19
Fergal Bowers: GP protest another headache for Govt The national protest planned by family doctors today comes amidst a strike by nurses and an overtime ban by psychiatric nurses. It's a very serious period for patients, the health service and the Government. Analysis and Comment • 06 Feb 19
Fergal Bowers: GP protest another headache for Govt The national protest planned by family doctors today comes amidst a strike by nurses and an overtime ban by psychiatric nurses. It's a very serious period for patients, the health service and the Government. Analysis and Comment • 06 Feb 19
Harris taking doctor recruitment concerns 'seriously' Simon Harris has said he is treating very seriously concerns raised about the standard of recruitment in the health service, after a junior doctor was employed in a maternity hospital despite lacking basic medical competency. Health • 09 Nov 18
Harris taking doctor recruitment concerns 'seriously' Simon Harris has said he is treating very seriously concerns raised about the standard of recruitment in the health service, after a junior doctor was employed in a maternity hospital despite lacking basic medical competency. Health • 09 Nov 18
Health Committee hearing on abortion bill amendments The Oireachtas Health Committee is meeting to consider amendments to the Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill. Ireland • 06 Nov 18
Health Committee hearing on abortion bill amendments The Oireachtas Health Committee is meeting to consider amendments to the Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill. Ireland • 06 Nov 18
GPs pass motion calling for clarity over abortion The National Association of GPs has passed a motion calling on the Minister for Health to clarify that he does not intend, through legislation, to make a termination of pregnancy service part of routine general practice. Eighth Amendment • 11 Jun 18
GPs pass motion calling for clarity over abortion The National Association of GPs has passed a motion calling on the Minister for Health to clarify that he does not intend, through legislation, to make a termination of pregnancy service part of routine general practice. Eighth Amendment • 11 Jun 18
HSE says doctor pay dispute causing 'minimal' impact The HSE has said that the pay dispute involving agency or locum doctors is causing "minimal" impact to overall service delivery. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
HSE says doctor pay dispute causing 'minimal' impact The HSE has said that the pay dispute involving agency or locum doctors is causing "minimal" impact to overall service delivery. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
Four Emergency Departments hit by industrial action At least four hospital Emergency Departments have been hit by unofficial industrial action taken by locum doctors. Health • 05 Sep 17
Four Emergency Departments hit by industrial action At least four hospital Emergency Departments have been hit by unofficial industrial action taken by locum doctors. Health • 05 Sep 17
HSE spent €540m on GP fees and allowances last year The Health Service Executive paid over €540m to GP practices and co-ops last year in fees and allowances, for treating medical card patients and providing services for other State health schemes. Health • 29 Aug 17
HSE spent €540m on GP fees and allowances last year The Health Service Executive paid over €540m to GP practices and co-ops last year in fees and allowances, for treating medical card patients and providing services for other State health schemes. Health • 29 Aug 17
Culture of bullying must change, says IMO chief The new president of the Irish Medical Organisation has said that bullying within the medical profession is one of the unspoken secrets of the health system. News • 02 Apr 16
Culture of bullying must change, says IMO chief The new president of the Irish Medical Organisation has said that bullying within the medical profession is one of the unspoken secrets of the health system. News • 02 Apr 16
54% of trainee doctors plan to practise in Ireland A survey from the Medical Council has found that older doctors in training, over the age of 35, are more interested in moving abroad to work than younger doctors are. News • 15 Oct 15
54% of trainee doctors plan to practise in Ireland A survey from the Medical Council has found that older doctors in training, over the age of 35, are more interested in moving abroad to work than younger doctors are. News • 15 Oct 15
Court rejects claim Ireland breached directive The European Court of Justice has rejected a claim that the Government breached European law by forcing non-consultant hospital doctors to work excessive hours. News • 09 Jul 15
Court rejects claim Ireland breached directive The European Court of Justice has rejected a claim that the Government breached European law by forcing non-consultant hospital doctors to work excessive hours. News • 09 Jul 15
Half of GPs sign up for free care scheme New figures show family doctors are split on support for free GP care for the under-sixes, with the scheme due to go live in less than three weeks. News • 10 Jun 15
Half of GPs sign up for free care scheme New figures show family doctors are split on support for free GP care for the under-sixes, with the scheme due to go live in less than three weeks. News • 10 Jun 15
Over 400,000 waiting for outpatient appointment New waiting list figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show there were over 405,000 people waiting to be seen at an outpatient clinic for the first time at the end of March. News • 10 Apr 15
Over 400,000 waiting for outpatient appointment New waiting list figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show there were over 405,000 people waiting to be seen at an outpatient clinic for the first time at the end of March. News • 10 Apr 15
Ireland in breach of law over doctors' hours - ECJ Europe's highest court has held that Ireland is in breach of EU law because it does not consider the training of junior doctors as part of their normal "working time." News • 19 Mar 15
Ireland in breach of law over doctors' hours - ECJ Europe's highest court has held that Ireland is in breach of EU law because it does not consider the training of junior doctors as part of their normal "working time." News • 19 Mar 15
Varadkar: New consultant pay proposals 'very good' Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said that new consultant pay proposals are "very good by anyone's reckoning". News • 27 Aug 14
Varadkar: New consultant pay proposals 'very good' Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said that new consultant pay proposals are "very good by anyone's reckoning". News • 27 Aug 14
Fall in number of complaints against doctors The number of complaints against doctors reduced last year, according to the annual report of the Medical Council, which polices the profession. News • 31 Jul 14
Fall in number of complaints against doctors The number of complaints against doctors reduced last year, according to the annual report of the Medical Council, which polices the profession. News • 31 Jul 14
Call for clearer career structure for doctors A new report says there are 1,200 doctors working in the health system where there is a lack of clarity around their career structure and role. News • 07 Jul 14
Call for clearer career structure for doctors A new report says there are 1,200 doctors working in the health system where there is a lack of clarity around their career structure and role. News • 07 Jul 14
IMO says some cannot afford €2.50 prescription fee The Irish Medical Organisation has described the prescription charge for medical card patients as a "regressive" policy and is calling for its abolition. News • 25 Apr 14
IMO says some cannot afford €2.50 prescription fee The Irish Medical Organisation has described the prescription charge for medical card patients as a "regressive" policy and is calling for its abolition. News • 25 Apr 14
Doctors say general practice is in 'crisis' Doctors who are members of the National Association of General Practitioners are meeting local TDs in Limerick tonight to discuss what they describe as a crisis in general practice. News • 10 Mar 14
Doctors say general practice is in 'crisis' Doctors who are members of the National Association of General Practitioners are meeting local TDs in Limerick tonight to discuss what they describe as a crisis in general practice. News • 10 Mar 14
Survey reveals doctors' attitudes to incompetency A survey by the Medical Council has found that only 50% of doctors completely agree that they should report all instances where a colleague is significantly impaired or is incompetent to practise medicine. News • 04 Mar 14
Survey reveals doctors' attitudes to incompetency A survey by the Medical Council has found that only 50% of doctors completely agree that they should report all instances where a colleague is significantly impaired or is incompetent to practise medicine. News • 04 Mar 14
GPs group describes doctors' contract as 'flawed' The National Association of General Practitioners has described the draft contract for family doctors to treat children under six years as morally, economically and practically flawed. News • 03 Feb 14
GPs group describes doctors' contract as 'flawed' The National Association of General Practitioners has described the draft contract for family doctors to treat children under six years as morally, economically and practically flawed. News • 03 Feb 14
