SVHG insists it must own land on which NMH is built The St Vincent's Healthcare Group has insisted it must own the land on which the proposed new National Maternity Hospital will be built in order … Health • 1 hr
North Korea reports 21 more deaths from 'fever' North Korea has announced 21 new "fever" deaths and said more than half a million people had been sickened nationwide, two days after confirming its … Coronavirus • 14 May
The mystery hepatitis illness affecting children In time, science will get to the bottom of what is causing the mysterious hepatitis infecting children. Speculation and misinformation, deliberate or otherwise, will not, … Health • 14 May
Two new monkeypox cases confirmed in England Health officials said they are investigating where and how the latest cases of monkeypox in England acquired their infection. UK • 14 May
Taoiseach says 'we need to move on' over NMH plans The Taoiseach has said "we need to move on" to allow the co-location of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent's campus. Ireland • 14 May
Protesters call for maternity hospital on public land Hundreds of people have attended a protest rally at the gates of Leinster House, calling for a secular National Maternity Hospital to be built on … Ireland • 14 May
Dentists call for Govt intervention to help recruitment The newly elected President of the Irish Dental Association has said the Government must intervene in the recruitment and retention of public dentists before crisis … Ireland • 12 May
Health committee asks Donnelly to delay NMH decision The Oireachtas Health Committee has written to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, requesting he delays any Cabinet decision on moving the National Maternity Hospital. Ireland • 11 May
Ireland's bathing waters continue to improve - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has found that the quality of Ireland's bathing water continued to improve in 2021. Environment • 13 May
St Vincent's group to appear before health committee Green Party deputy leader Catherine Martin is to give her support to the plans for the new National Maternity Hospital when the Cabinet meets next … Health • 13 May
Child dies from acute form of hepatitis The Health Service Executive has confirmed that a child who was being treated for an acute form of hepatitis has died. Ireland • 12 May
Abortion not compatible with charity's values - Boylan The former Master of the National Maternity Hospital has told the Oireachtas Health Committee that "it is not credible" that values upheld by the Sisters … Politics • 12 May
Lowest number of Covid patients in hospital in 9 months The number of people with Covid-19 in hospitals and intensive care units is at its lowest point in over nine months. Coronavirus • 12 May
Key questions about the new National Maternity Hospital The Government is scrambling to build support for its proposed move of the National Maternity Hospital to the site of St Vincent's Hospital, but questions … Prime Time • 11 May
Dr Ronan Glynn resigns as Deputy CMO Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has resigned, the Department of Health has confirmed. Ireland • 11 May
More concern raised over maternity hospital ownership Two members of the Health Service Executive Board have reiterated their concerns over both the ownership, as well as the governance and control, at the … Politics • 11 May
83% of patients rate hospital care as good - survey A new national survey of patients' experiences in hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic has found that most patients did not feel they were at risk … Health • 09 May
Maternity hospital ownership concerns 'a red herring' The Taoiseach has said the Government intends to "press ahead" with the National Maternity Hospital, while describing concerns over ownership of the site as a … Health • 09 May
Donnelly unhappy with processing of samples abroad The Minister for Health has said he is not happy that cervical cancer samples from Irish women are being sent abroad for screening. Health • 09 May
China hits back at 'zero Covid' doubters amid outbreak Residents of Beijing fretted over anti-virus restrictions curbing their movement while also worrying about the dozens of new Covid-19 cases reported daily, as China's leaders … Coronavirus • 06 May
Will the new maternity hospital ever get a due date? The plan to relocate the National Maternity Hospital was announced in May 2013 - but even now in May 2022, there is debate about whether … Ireland • 07 May
Covid payment 'small recognition' Donnelly tells INMO Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the Covid-19 pandemic payment of €1,000 is a small recognition and he wants it in staff pay cheques … Ireland • 06 May
Families protest over lack of disability services Families of children with additional needs have held protests in Dublin, Wexford and Cork to highlight the failed rollout of Progressive Disability Services. Ireland • 06 May
Deaths of 5 children in US linked to rare liver disease The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 109 childhood cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis, including five reported deaths, the agency … US • 06 May
Rise in assaults on nurses 'no surprise' - INMO The President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has warned of a rise in assaults on nurses, saying overcrowding in hospitals guarantees "adverse reactions". Ireland • 05 May
