Most AZ second doses to be given within 5 weeks - HSE The Health Service Executive has confirmed that around 450,000 people who are awaiting a second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will receive it over ... Coronavirus • 25 mins
Irish researchers investigate Covid-19 related clotting An Irish-led study has identified how and why some Covid-19 patients can develop life-threatening blood clots. Coronavirus • 8 hrs
242 new cases of Covid-19, 23 in ICU There have been 242 new cases of Covid-19 reported today by the Department of Health. The number of people with the virus in hospital is ... Coronavirus • 14 Jun
Changes to work permits to attract nursing home workers Employment permits are to be changed in a bid to tackle labour shortages in the healthcare and nursing home sectors. Ireland • 14 Jun
Eriksen collapse highlights importance of CPR - medics Paramedics and first responders say the quick response of medics after Christian Eriksen collapsed highlights the importance of basic lifesaving skills. Health • 13 Jun
Ireland and Britain discuss concern at Delta variant There has been contact at ministerial level today between the Irish and British governments following the rising number of cases of the more infectious Delta ... Coronavirus • 12 Jun
100,000 children waiting for hospital treatment More than 100,000 children are waiting for hospital treatment, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association has said. Health • 12 Jun
Motor neurone disease linked to 'vigorous exercise' Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease for those genetically predisposed to the illness, according to new research. Health • 11 Jun
319 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland The Department of Health has been notified of 319 additional cases of Covid-19. The number of people in ICU is unchanged at 23. Coronavirus • 11 Jun
194 Irish people accessed abortions in UK last year The number of people from Ireland who travelled to England and Wales for abortions last year declined. Health • 10 Jun
64% of recent cases in people under 35 Follow our live coverage of the latest coronavirus developments as the HSE holds a weekly briefing on the pandemic. Coronavirus • 10 Jun
Alcohol addiction services 'woefully inadequate' Alcohol Action Ireland has said that treatment facilities and services available for those with alcohol addiction issues are "woefully inadequate" and the issue needs much ... Ireland • 10 Jun
Call for urgent investment in mental health facilities The Mental Health Commission has called for urgent investment in mental health facilities and more robust legislation to ensure buildings are fit for purpose to ... Coronavirus • 10 Jun
Legal rights call for children born through surrogacy Families with children who have been born through surrogacy are calling on the Government to enact legislation to regulate it in Irish law. Ireland • 10 Jun
People urged to look for signs of diabetes in children Doctors are urging people to look out for the early signs of Type 1 diabetes in children. Health • 08 Jun
Rising number of children 'poisoned' by cannabis sweets A Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant has said an increasing number of children are being admitted to hospital after suffering an adverse reaction to "edibles" - ... Health • 08 Jun
US approves Biogen Alzheimer's drug US regulators have approved Biogen's aducanumab as the first treatment to attack a likely cause of Alzheimer's disease, sending its shares soaring, despite controversy over ... World • 08 Jun
LetsGetChecked's valuation hits $1bn after fundraising Irish healthcare company LetsGetChecked has raised $150m in new funding, giving it a valuation of more than $1 billion. Business • 08 Jun
Vaccine programme continuing 'efficiently' - Taoiseach The Department of Health has reported 377 new cases of Covid-19 Coronavirus • 07 Jun
Call for 'County of Survivors' on Cancer Survivor's Day On National Cancer Survivors' Day, a medical research charity has called on the Taoiseach to designate a 33rd county of Ireland - a County of ... Ireland • 06 Jun
Why are Covid-19 case numbers so high in Limerick? From the middle of May, case numbers began their rapid ascent in Limerick, a trend not experienced in neighbouring counties. Coronavirus • 04 Jun
Sisters of Charity accused over hospital ownership The campaign against church ownership of women's healthcare has accused the Religious Sisters of Charity of pressuring the Government into signing over ownership and control ... Health • 04 Jun
Cyber attack impact 'beyond comprehension' - Reid Health Service Executive Chief Paul Reid has said the ongoing impact of the cyber attack is "beyond comprehension" and it will take a few more ... Health • 04 Jun
Covid immunity lasts nine months post-infection - HIQA The duration of immunity from Covid-19 post-infection should be extended from six to nine months, the Health Information and Quality Authority has said. Coronavirus • 03 Jun
Donnelly, Holohan to meet Limerick officials over Covid Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan are to meet Limerick health officials and politicians tomorrow over rising Covid-19 figures ... Coronavirus • 03 Jun
