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HSE had indicated to staff it wanted to upgrade some roles

HSE defers contact tracer promotional post plans

The HSE has responded to reports of complaints and upset among some of its Covid-19 contact tracing staff, over a decision to defer plans for 100 promotional posts, and also a change to working hours.

Coronavirus • 18 Aug 21

HSE will not look for bank details to register a vaccine appointment

Warning issued over vaccine appointment scam

People are being urged to ignore text messages claiming to offer Covid-19 vaccine appointments, which ask for credit or debit card details to complete the booking.

Coronavirus • 30 Jul 21

One million certs will be issued via email

Covid Digital Certs being issued to vaccinated people

Fully vaccinated people will begin receiving their EU Digital Covid Certificates from today.

Coronavirus • 12 Jul 21

HSE was forced to shut down all its IT systems following a ransomware attack

HSE still 'very compromised' following cyber attack

The Health Service Executive remains very compromised following the cyber attack on its IT systems, but some progress is being made, according to Chief Operations Officer Anne O'Connor.

Health • 26 May 21

The HSE said disease levels in the community were not decreasing despite restrictions

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 21

Figures of Covid-19 cases in hospitals continue to rise

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 will be surpassed by the end of the week.

Coronavirus • 05 Jan 21

The HSE has replaced 9,000 of 46,000 computers

Thousands of HSE computers rely on out-of-date software

The Health Service Executive's information technology system is relying on thousands of out-of-date computers because a plan to replace them has not been completed.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

SIPTU members at two HSE-funded agencies have planned strike action in December

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 dispute over pay restoration

Ireland • 26 Nov 20

HIQA inspectors found 'a centre in chaos'

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 facility which was found in a state of "chaos".

Coronavirus • 21 Nov 20

HSE said there was a delay in sending out 50,000 doses

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

Paul Reid briefs the media on latest Covid-19 situation (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

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 numbers and the positivity rate.

Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20

HSE confirmed the outbreak at the nursing home (stock image)

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

Nearly 2,000 people who tested positive for Covid-19 were asked to do their own contact tracing

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 their own contact tracing.

Coronavirus • 28 Oct 20

HSE hopes to recruit more contact tracers over the coming weeks

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 patients with Covid-19 are being treated in hospitals

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

Between last Friday and Sunday more than 3,000 Covid-19 cases were confirmed

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

Paul Reid said 21,000 referrals were received within two days

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 that of the same day last week.

Coronavirus • 10 Sep 20

The facility at Citywest Hotel had 608 admissions since 1 April

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 Investigates.

News • 19 Jun 20

SNAs are being matched with children for home-based support

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 home-based SNA support.

Education • 05 Jun 20

Experts say reopening schools should be considered as an early measure

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

Paul Reid said there has been an increase in non-Covid activity in hospitals (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

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 guided by the National Public Health Emergency Team's advice.

Coronavirus • 24 May 20

The number of new confirmed cases of the virus has risen by less than 5% on seven of the last eight days

'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 restrictions that have been in place since March.

Coronavirus • 27 Apr 20

There have been outbreaks in 335 community settings including clusters in 163 nursing homes (file pic)

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 counter the spread of Covid-19.

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

Niall Muldoon said substantial shortcomings on part of HSE remain

'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 State, but more work still needs to be done by State agencies.

Ireland • 23 Jan 20