Covid-19 case numbers 'static or disimproving' The Department of Health has been notified of three more Covid-19 related deaths and 606 cases of the virus. Coronavirus • 25 Mar
Covid patients expected to pass first wave peak The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital is close to the peak of the first wave and the Health Service Executive expects this number ... Coronavirus • 05 Jan
Thousands of HSE computers rely on out-of-date software The Health Service Executive's information technology system is relying on thousands of out-of-date computers because a plan to replace them has not been completed. Ireland • 09 Dec 20
Strike action planned in 'Section 39' pay row SIPTU members in two HSE-funded "Section 39" health and social care agencies in Cork and Kerry will hold one day strikes next month in a ... Ireland • 26 Nov 20
Six die in nursing home after positive Covid tests Six residents of a Co Kerry nursing home have died after testing positive for Covid-19, the HSE said. It has taken over management of the ... Coronavirus • 21 Nov 20
HSE chief says no flu vaccines are missing The Health Service Executive has rejected newspaper reports that hundreds of thousands of doses of the flu vaccine have gone missing. Health • 11 Nov 20
HSE still apprehensive despite positive virus trends Health Service Executive CEO Paul Reid said the executive remains "very apprehensive" heading into the winter, despite some positive trends in terms of Covid-19 case ... Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20
Cases of Covid-19 confirmed at Galway nursing home A number of residents and staff at a nursing home in south Galway have tested positive for Covid-19. Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20
HSE apologises over contact tracing breakdown The Health Service Executive has apologised to the nearly 2,000 people who tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month and who were asked to do ... Coronavirus • 28 Oct 20
HSE pledges 800 contact tracers to deal with Covid-19 The Health Service Executive has promised that in eight weeks' time it will have 800 contact tracers recruited to deal with Covid-19. Coronavirus • 27 Oct 20
305 Covid-19 cases in hospitals; 37 in ICUs There were 305 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals as of this morning and 37 of these patients are in intensive care units. Coronavirus • 22 Oct 20
HSE recruiting 800 extra people for test and tracing The Health Service Executive says it is recruiting an extra 800 people to work in Covid-19 test and tracing. Coronavirus • 21 Oct 20
Number of referrals for testing double in a week The chief executive of the Health Service Executive has said there were 13,000 GP referrals for testing received on Monday, which was more than double ... Coronavirus • 10 Sep 20
HSE bill for use of Citywest Hotel could reach €21m The cost of renting the Citywest Hotel in Dublin for Covid-19 use is likely to reach €21 million, the Health Service Executive has told RTÉ ... News • 19 Jun 20
Progress on SNA support schemes welcomed Organisations representing children with special educational needs have welcomed news that the Health Service Executive is making progress on matching children with significant needs with ... Education • 05 Jun 20
Govt intends to reopen schools at end of August The Government intends to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August, the Taoiseach has said. Coronavirus • 29 May 20
HSE will be guided by NPHET advice on 2m rule - Reid Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid has said one-metre social distancing would give the health service greater capacity, but it will be ... Coronavirus • 24 May 20
'Coming weeks crucial if restrictions are to be eased' Increasing testing and contact tracing as well as a reduction in the number of new cases, are crucial to Ireland's ability to ease the severe ... Coronavirus • 27 Apr 20
335 outbreaks in residential centres 'a huge challenge' The Health Service Executive's Chief Operating Officer, Anne O'Connor has said testing for both staff and residents will be enhanced in residential care settings to ... Coronavirus • 17 Apr 20
50,000 in three days apply to be 'On Call for Ireland' The Health Service Executive has been "overwhelmed" by people wanting to help in the fight against Covid-19. News • 20 Mar 20
'Progress' in care for children with disabilities The Ombudsman for Children has said "significant progress" has been made to improve services and supports for children with disabilities in the care of the ... Ireland • 23 Jan 20
113 babies born in 2018 affected by drugs or alcohol Hospitals in Ireland recorded a baby born either addicted to or severely affected by alcohol or drugs 113 times last year. Ireland • 02 Dec 19
24-hour mental health phone line launched A new 24-hour mental health phone line has been launched to assist people access supports and services. Ireland • 28 Nov 19
HSE says Winter Plan measures 'will have an impact' The Health Service Executive's Winter Plan to deal with hospital overcrowding will not see more acute beds being opened, but will provide for more nursing ... Health • 14 Nov 19
Patients sleeping on floor in psychiatric unit - PNA The HSE says "safe levels of nursing" are always adhered to in the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford, but patients are "offered chairs and ... Munster • 01 Nov 19
