Health

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

Blister pack charges by some pharmacies 'for own benefit'

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has told the Dáil that some pharmacists were charging people for blister packs "for their own financial benefit".

Health • 22 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

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - 2025/01/30: In this photo illustration, nitrous oxide bottles are in a plastic bag. The City of Marseille is strengthening its decree from last November and increasing controls as the National Assembly adopts a bill banning the sale of

Laughing gas abuse leading to spinal cord damage - study

There has been an "alarming" spike in the number of young people in Ireland ending up with spinal cord damage and lasting injuries from inhaling nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a study has found.

Health • 23 Jan

Endometriosis protest - pic - Roisin Cullen RTE

Protesters highlight issues with endometriosis framework

A group of women and girls have protested outside Leinster House for better endometriosis care in Ireland.

Ireland • 21 Jan

people sit around a circular desk in an office setting

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

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

Correspondent Fergal O'Brien talks to Behind the Story about the Ryanair/X spat

Behind the Story: Trump's demands and billionaires row

US President Donald Trump has said wants "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland.

Behind the Story • 21 Jan

Man died in Co Mayo after ambulance delay, Dáil told

A critically ill man from north Mayo whose family had to drive him more than 80 kilometres to hospital due to an ambulance delay died within hours of arriving at Mayo University Hospital, the Dáil heard.

Connacht • 20 Jan

Jessica's Sheedy mother, Ann Sheedy with family outside court and, inset, Jessica

Family of teen 'utterly let down' by healthcare system

The mother of an 18-year-old woman, who died after an operation at University Hospital Limerick in 2018, says her family feels utterly let down, not only by the surgeon who has admitted professional misconduct in her care, but also by the healthcare system that allowed him to practise.

Munster • 20 Jan

The Sunday Times reporter Julieanne Corr joins Behind the Story to discuss a rise in the use of ketamine

Podcast: Ireland–China ties and rising ketamine use

China's trade surplus reached a record high last year of $1.19 trillion dollars, a 20% increase from 2024.

Behind the Story • 16 Jan

No autism link to paracetamol use in pregnancy - study

Current evidence does not link paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, experts have said after a new review of studies on the topic.

Health • 17 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

Next phase of HPV vaccine catch-up programme announced

The next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme has been announced, beginning with students in fifth and sixth year of post-primary school.

Health • 15 Jan

Nurses in Naas General Hospital to take industrial action

Nurses in Naas General Hospital, who are members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), are to begin industrial action on 9 February in a dispute over staffing numbers.

Business • 20 Jan

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin speaking in the Dáil

Woman had six-week wait for chemo, Dáil hears

A woman with breast cancer had to wait six weeks for life-saving treatment, the Sinn Féin leader has told the Dáil.

Politics • 14 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

INMO said reliance of surge capacity means too many nurses are working short-staffed

90-year-old waited 45 hours on hospital chair - INMO

A 90-year-old patient recently spent 45 hours sitting on a chair before being transferred to a hospital bed, the INMO has said.

Health • 13 Jan

Laois nursing home put residents at risk of harm - HIQA

A Co Laois nursing home put residents at significant risk of harm by not consistently catering to the dietary needs of those who were at risk of choking or had impaired swallowing, according to the Health and Safety Authority.

Ireland • 13 Jan

WHO pushes for higher taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol

Sugary drinks and alcohol are not being sufficiently taxed and remain affordable, making it harder to tackle the chronic health problems they cause, according to two reports from the World Health Organization.

Health • 13 Jan

A picture of Nicholas Power smiling wearing a green hoodie

'Listen to parents', say family at probe into son's death

A solicitor representing a family in Co Sligo, whose 12-year-old son died after failings in his care, has urged health workers to "listen to parents" because they know their children best.

Health • 14 Jan