Minor injury awards 'higher' than in England, Wales A review of compensation for minor soft tissue injuries has found that the average assessment made in Ireland was 3.9 times higher than the average in England and Wales over a three year period. Health • 16 Oct
Minor injury awards 'higher' than in England, Wales A review of compensation for minor soft tissue injuries has found that the average assessment made in Ireland was 3.9 times higher than the average in England and Wales over a three year period. Health • 16 Oct
Appeal for 12,000 blood donations over next four weeks The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking an additional 12,000 blood donations over the next four weeks as most blood groups have fallen to under three days of stock. Health • 15 Oct
Appeal for 12,000 blood donations over next four weeks The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking an additional 12,000 blood donations over the next four weeks as most blood groups have fallen to under three days of stock. Health • 15 Oct
Inquest hears baby went 18 hours without physical exam An inquest into the death of a 12-month-old child, who was in the care of Cavan General Hospital at the time, has heard he went 18 hours without a physical examination by a consultant despite his condition deteriorating. Ulster • 16 Oct
Inquest hears baby went 18 hours without physical exam An inquest into the death of a 12-month-old child, who was in the care of Cavan General Hospital at the time, has heard he went 18 hours without a physical examination by a consultant despite his condition deteriorating. Ulster • 16 Oct
Call for national strategy on sudden death in epilepsy A national strategy to reduce the incidence of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy is needed here, according to Epilepsy Ireland. Health • 15 Oct
Call for national strategy on sudden death in epilepsy A national strategy to reduce the incidence of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy is needed here, according to Epilepsy Ireland. Health • 15 Oct
Bon Secours to bring more 'health capacity' to midwest Bon Secours Limerick will bring "additional health capacity" to the midwest, according to the hospital's chief executive. Health • 15 Oct
Bon Secours to bring more 'health capacity' to midwest Bon Secours Limerick will bring "additional health capacity" to the midwest, according to the hospital's chief executive. Health • 15 Oct
November completion date for new NCH likely to be missed A November completion date for the new National Children's Hospital is likely to be missed while contractor BAM has had payments withheld due to its "non-compliance". Politics • 15 Oct
November completion date for new NCH likely to be missed A November completion date for the new National Children's Hospital is likely to be missed while contractor BAM has had payments withheld due to its "non-compliance". Politics • 15 Oct
Women face financial barriers to healthcare, report finds Women face financial barriers to filling prescriptions, or regular healthcare, due to cost, a new report on women's health has found. Health • 14 Oct
Women face financial barriers to healthcare, report finds Women face financial barriers to filling prescriptions, or regular healthcare, due to cost, a new report on women's health has found. Health • 14 Oct
Early menopause associated with increased dementia risk A new study, involving researchers in Galway, has found early menopause is associated with an increased risk of dementia. Health • 14 Oct
Early menopause associated with increased dementia risk A new study, involving researchers in Galway, has found early menopause is associated with an increased risk of dementia. Health • 14 Oct
New disability rights and equality organisation launches A disability rights and equality organisation - which will be "upfront and uncompromising" in calling out matters impacting disabled people - has been launched. Ireland • 14 Oct
New disability rights and equality organisation launches A disability rights and equality organisation - which will be "upfront and uncompromising" in calling out matters impacting disabled people - has been launched. Ireland • 14 Oct
Public consultation launched on standards of CAMHS A public consultation to help inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services has been launched by the Mental Health Commission. Health • 14 Oct
Public consultation launched on standards of CAMHS A public consultation to help inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services has been launched by the Mental Health Commission. Health • 14 Oct
Beaumont has repaid €25,000 to NTPF, PAC meeting hears Dublin's Beaumont Hospital said it has repaid €25,000 to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF), which was supposed to be used to cut waiting lists. Health • 09 Oct
Beaumont has repaid €25,000 to NTPF, PAC meeting hears Dublin's Beaumont Hospital said it has repaid €25,000 to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF), which was supposed to be used to cut waiting lists. Health • 09 Oct
Patients can face two hour wait for ambulance, cttee told The HSE's National Ambulance Service has said that failures to meet response targets means that some patients can wait for more than two hours for an emergency service response. Health • 08 Oct
Patients can face two hour wait for ambulance, cttee told The HSE's National Ambulance Service has said that failures to meet response targets means that some patients can wait for more than two hours for an emergency service response. Health • 08 Oct
Dept of Health budget to provide for 3,300 extra staff A record level of total funding of €27.4bn will be allocated to the Department of Health for 2026. Budget 2026 • 07 Oct
Dept of Health budget to provide for 3,300 extra staff A record level of total funding of €27.4bn will be allocated to the Department of Health for 2026. Budget 2026 • 07 Oct
Pioneering heart surgery for children carried out at CHI Doctors in Dublin say they have been carrying out pioneering heart surgery on children with heart defects at CHI Crumlin. Health • 02 Oct
Pioneering heart surgery for children carried out at CHI Doctors in Dublin say they have been carrying out pioneering heart surgery on children with heart defects at CHI Crumlin. Health • 02 Oct
'Not where I should be,' say under-65s in nursing homes Twelve hundred people under the age of 65 are currently living in nursing homes, largely due to a lack of accessible housing according to to the Irish Wheelchair Association. Ireland • 02 Oct
'Not where I should be,' say under-65s in nursing homes Twelve hundred people under the age of 65 are currently living in nursing homes, largely due to a lack of accessible housing according to to the Irish Wheelchair Association. Ireland • 02 Oct
Daughter's future care causing anxiety for ageing parents In her latest report on disability services, our Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely examines the impact the lack of planned residential places is having on families. Ireland • 01 Oct
Daughter's future care causing anxiety for ageing parents In her latest report on disability services, our Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely examines the impact the lack of planned residential places is having on families. Ireland • 01 Oct
Low earners can spend up to 33% of income on healthy food Families on low incomes need to spend up to one third (33%) of their weekly income to afford a healthy food basket that meets nutritional needs, according to the latest food basket report from Safefood. Health • 30 Sep
Low earners can spend up to 33% of income on healthy food Families on low incomes need to spend up to one third (33%) of their weekly income to afford a healthy food basket that meets nutritional needs, according to the latest food basket report from Safefood. Health • 30 Sep
Inquiry into CHI care will be 'effective', says Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will ensure that a promised inquiry into the care of spina bifida and scoliosis patients at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) is "effective" as well as being "transparent and public". Health • 30 Sep
Inquiry into CHI care will be 'effective', says Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will ensure that a promised inquiry into the care of spina bifida and scoliosis patients at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) is "effective" as well as being "transparent and public". Health • 30 Sep
New hospital for Mid-West among options given to Govt A new hospital in the Mid-West with a second emergency department is one of three options presented to the Government by HIQA, following a review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the region. Health • 01 Oct
New hospital for Mid-West among options given to Govt A new hospital in the Mid-West with a second emergency department is one of three options presented to the Government by HIQA, following a review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the region. Health • 01 Oct
Parent of neurodivergent children speaks of difficulties The Ombudsman for Children has called for maternity hospitals to record the number of disabled children born annually. As part of a series examining disability services in Ireland, our Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely reports on the difficulties for parents of disabled children. Health • 30 Sep
Parent of neurodivergent children speaks of difficulties The Ombudsman for Children has called for maternity hospitals to record the number of disabled children born annually. As part of a series examining disability services in Ireland, our Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely reports on the difficulties for parents of disabled children. Health • 30 Sep
Inquiry to assess spina bifida, scoliosis care at CHI The parents of Harvey Morrison have said there will be an inquiry into the care of spina bifida and scoliosis patients at Children's Health Ireland. Health • 30 Sep
Inquiry to assess spina bifida, scoliosis care at CHI The parents of Harvey Morrison have said there will be an inquiry into the care of spina bifida and scoliosis patients at Children's Health Ireland. Health • 30 Sep
