Talks over Section 39 pay restoration adjourned Talks on pay restoration for Section 39 employees have adjourned until 25 July. Ireland • 09 Jul 18
Talks over Section 39 pay restoration adjourned Talks on pay restoration for Section 39 employees have adjourned until 25 July. Ireland • 09 Jul 18
CervicalCheck inquiry given access to HSE documents The head of the CervicalCheck inquiry has said that as of today, it appears he now has access to documentation being provided by the Health Service Executive in a searchable format. Health • 06 Jul 18
CervicalCheck inquiry given access to HSE documents The head of the CervicalCheck inquiry has said that as of today, it appears he now has access to documentation being provided by the Health Service Executive in a searchable format. Health • 06 Jul 18
Rise in number of women affected in smear test scandal The Health Service Executive has confirmed that the number of women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy has increased from 209 to 221. Health • 05 Jul 18
Rise in number of women affected in smear test scandal The Health Service Executive has confirmed that the number of women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy has increased from 209 to 221. Health • 05 Jul 18
PAC chairman says woman should lead HSE The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committe has called for a woman to be appointed to head of the Health Service Executive. Politics • 28 Jun 18
PAC chairman says woman should lead HSE The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committe has called for a woman to be appointed to head of the Health Service Executive. Politics • 28 Jun 18
Charities Regulator aware of concerns at Patient Focus The Charities Regulator has confirmed it is aware of concerns related to corporate governance at Patient Focus. RTÉ Investigates • 14 May 18
Charities Regulator aware of concerns at Patient Focus The Charities Regulator has confirmed it is aware of concerns related to corporate governance at Patient Focus. RTÉ Investigates • 14 May 18
Concerns over governance at Patient Focus charity Concerns related to corporate governance have arisen at one of the country's leading patient advocacy services, Patient Focus, RTÉ Investigates has learned. Health • 14 May 18
Concerns over governance at Patient Focus charity Concerns related to corporate governance have arisen at one of the country's leading patient advocacy services, Patient Focus, RTÉ Investigates has learned. Health • 14 May 18
Group wants screening re-established with HPV test CervicalCheck has told GPs the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine has called for the entire cervical screening service to be re-established in Ireland when an extra test, HPV screening, is introduced later this year. Ireland • 10 May 18
Group wants screening re-established with HPV test CervicalCheck has told GPs the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine has called for the entire cervical screening service to be re-established in Ireland when an extra test, HPV screening, is introduced later this year. Ireland • 10 May 18
Concern raised over outsourcing smear testing in 2008 A former member of the National Cervical Screening Programme has said he raised concerns about outsourcing Irish smear tests to the United States ten years ago. Health • 30 Apr 18
Concern raised over outsourcing smear testing in 2008 A former member of the National Cervical Screening Programme has said he raised concerns about outsourcing Irish smear tests to the United States ten years ago. Health • 30 Apr 18
17 affected by CervicalCheck controversy have died The HSE has said that 17 women who were affected by the CervicalCheck controversy have died. Health • 30 Apr 18
17 affected by CervicalCheck controversy have died The HSE has said that 17 women who were affected by the CervicalCheck controversy have died. Health • 30 Apr 18
Galway abuse case inquiry near completion - Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said an independent investigation is near completion into the case of three young rape victims who were in foster care in Galway. Investigations Unit • 14 Jun 19
Galway abuse case inquiry near completion - Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said an independent investigation is near completion into the case of three young rape victims who were in foster care in Galway. Investigations Unit • 14 Jun 19
Lots at stake at doctors' conference It is a sure sign the days of austerity are over, that the Irish Medical Organisation meets in annual conference over the next few days, at the plush, five star, Hotel Europe in Killarney. Health • 05 Apr 18
Lots at stake at doctors' conference It is a sure sign the days of austerity are over, that the Irish Medical Organisation meets in annual conference over the next few days, at the plush, five star, Hotel Europe in Killarney. Health • 05 Apr 18
Medical Council inquiry into care of baby adjourned A Medical Council inquiry into 'Dr A' and his care of baby Mark Molloy at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in 2012 has heard from members of staff at the hospital. Medical Council • 13 Feb 18
Medical Council inquiry into care of baby adjourned A Medical Council inquiry into 'Dr A' and his care of baby Mark Molloy at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in 2012 has heard from members of staff at the hospital. Medical Council • 13 Feb 18
Almost 7,000 children await psychology appointments Almost 7,000 children under the age of 17 were waiting for an appointment with a Health Service Executive psychologist at the end of last July, according to official figures. Health • 13 Feb 18
Almost 7,000 children await psychology appointments Almost 7,000 children under the age of 17 were waiting for an appointment with a Health Service Executive psychologist at the end of last July, according to official figures. Health • 13 Feb 18
Signs of improvement in hospital overcrowding - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said there is a difference between predictable and avoidable hospital overcrowding and achieving avoidable overcrowding will not be done in any one year's winter plan. Health • 07 Feb 18
Signs of improvement in hospital overcrowding - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said there is a difference between predictable and avoidable hospital overcrowding and achieving avoidable overcrowding will not be done in any one year's winter plan. Health • 07 Feb 18
Reform plan would see two major trauma centres The Cabinet has approved publication of a reform plan for the country's major trauma system, which would result in two major trauma centres being established, one in Dublin and one in Cork, if implemented. Health • 06 Feb 18
Reform plan would see two major trauma centres The Cabinet has approved publication of a reform plan for the country's major trauma system, which would result in two major trauma centres being established, one in Dublin and one in Cork, if implemented. Health • 06 Feb 18
Planned strike action by health workers could escalate SIPTU has warned that its planned strike by around 7,000 health and social care workers in so-called 'Section 39' bodies could escalate, as several hundred more workers in 10 further agencies are to be balloted for industrial action in their pay dispute. Section 39 • 05 Feb 18
Planned strike action by health workers could escalate SIPTU has warned that its planned strike by around 7,000 health and social care workers in so-called 'Section 39' bodies could escalate, as several hundred more workers in 10 further agencies are to be balloted for industrial action in their pay dispute. Section 39 • 05 Feb 18
HSE says winter flu season has 'probably' peaked The Health Service Executive has said that the winter flu season has probably peaked now in Ireland. Health • 25 Jan 18
HSE says winter flu season has 'probably' peaked The Health Service Executive has said that the winter flu season has probably peaked now in Ireland. Health • 25 Jan 18
507 patients waiting for hospital admission The level of hospital overcrowding has reduced today, according to figures from both the Health Service Executive and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Health • 25 Jan 18
507 patients waiting for hospital admission The level of hospital overcrowding has reduced today, according to figures from both the Health Service Executive and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Health • 25 Jan 18
Taoiseach 'shocked' by hospital overcrowding The Taoiseach has said he is "shocked" by the overcrowding in hospitals and the length of time it was taking to address the current situation. Politics • 16 Jan 18
Taoiseach 'shocked' by hospital overcrowding The Taoiseach has said he is "shocked" by the overcrowding in hospitals and the length of time it was taking to address the current situation. Politics • 16 Jan 18
State agencies to review care of disabled children The Ombudsman for Children has found a lack of coordination between two State agencies was responsible for denying adequate support to a woman who has been fostering a teenager with Down syndrome and severe autism. Health • 15 Jan 18
State agencies to review care of disabled children The Ombudsman for Children has found a lack of coordination between two State agencies was responsible for denying adequate support to a woman who has been fostering a teenager with Down syndrome and severe autism. Health • 15 Jan 18
HSE chief apologises to patients on trolleys Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive Tony O'Brien has apologised to patients waiting on trolleys saying it is not good and is not an acceptable number. Ireland • 10 Jan 18
HSE chief apologises to patients on trolleys Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive Tony O'Brien has apologised to patients waiting on trolleys saying it is not good and is not an acceptable number. Ireland • 10 Jan 18
HIQA in threat to close Áras Attracta facility HIQA has told the HSE it will move next February to close the controversial Áras Attracta facility in Co Mayo unless repeated failures to upgrade the service are rectified. Connacht • 29 Nov 17
HIQA in threat to close Áras Attracta facility HIQA has told the HSE it will move next February to close the controversial Áras Attracta facility in Co Mayo unless repeated failures to upgrade the service are rectified. Connacht • 29 Nov 17
Family planning association before Oireachtas hearing Representatives of the Irish Family Planning Association and the Health Service Executive have appeared before the Oireachtas committee considering the Eighth Amendment. Ireland • 15 Nov 17
Family planning association before Oireachtas hearing Representatives of the Irish Family Planning Association and the Health Service Executive have appeared before the Oireachtas committee considering the Eighth Amendment. Ireland • 15 Nov 17
Woman advised by HSE to have child taken into custody A Wexford woman who said she was advised by the Health Service Executive to call gardaí to take her son into custody if he "put other family members at risk" because respite services were unavailable, has called for services to be more consistent with people's needs. News • 08 Nov 17
Woman advised by HSE to have child taken into custody A Wexford woman who said she was advised by the Health Service Executive to call gardaí to take her son into custody if he "put other family members at risk" because respite services were unavailable, has called for services to be more consistent with people's needs. News • 08 Nov 17
HSE seeks €100m for mental health in Budget The Health Service Executive has sought around €100m for mental health funding for next year, for existing and new services. Budget 2018 • 04 Oct 17
HSE seeks €100m for mental health in Budget The Health Service Executive has sought around €100m for mental health funding for next year, for existing and new services. Budget 2018 • 04 Oct 17
