Healthcare unions express concern over AI policy The Irish Congress of Trade Unions' group of healthcare unions has said that any integration of Artificial Intelligence into the public health service must be done in consultation with workers. Health • 13 Mar
Healthcare unions express concern over AI policy The Irish Congress of Trade Unions' group of healthcare unions has said that any integration of Artificial Intelligence into the public health service must be done in consultation with workers. Health • 13 Mar
Almost 1m people on public hospital waiting lists Public hospital waiting lists rose last month by over 17,200 patients and now stand just short of one million people waiting to be seen, or to have a hospital procedure. Health • 13 Mar
Almost 1m people on public hospital waiting lists Public hospital waiting lists rose last month by over 17,200 patients and now stand just short of one million people waiting to be seen, or to have a hospital procedure. Health • 13 Mar
Tax relief on some pharmacy healthcare from tomorrow From tomorrow, people will be able to claim tax relief of 20% on health expenses for some healthcare provided by pharmacists. Health • 12 Mar
Tax relief on some pharmacy healthcare from tomorrow From tomorrow, people will be able to claim tax relief of 20% on health expenses for some healthcare provided by pharmacists. Health • 12 Mar
Significant rise in children with e-scooter injuries Consultants who deal with emergency medicine for children have reported a significant rise in the number of children suffering injuries from e-scooter use. Health • 12 Mar
Significant rise in children with e-scooter injuries Consultants who deal with emergency medicine for children have reported a significant rise in the number of children suffering injuries from e-scooter use. Health • 12 Mar
Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Omagh, Co Tyrone Northern Ireland's chief vet today confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 has been found at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh. Agribusiness • 12 Mar
Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Omagh, Co Tyrone Northern Ireland's chief vet today confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 has been found at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh. Agribusiness • 12 Mar
Warning issued about 'pink powder' drugs ahead of holiday The HSE has warned people who plan to use illicit drugs that come in powder or crystal forms over the St Patrick's Day weekend to be on alert, as they may contain dangerous substances. Health • 12 Mar
Warning issued about 'pink powder' drugs ahead of holiday The HSE has warned people who plan to use illicit drugs that come in powder or crystal forms over the St Patrick's Day weekend to be on alert, as they may contain dangerous substances. Health • 12 Mar
Tusla placed 1,121 children in unregulated care last year Figures obtained by RTÉ News show more than 1,100 children in Tusla's care were placed in unregulated Special Emergency Arrangements throughout last year. Ireland • 11 Mar
Tusla placed 1,121 children in unregulated care last year Figures obtained by RTÉ News show more than 1,100 children in Tusla's care were placed in unregulated Special Emergency Arrangements throughout last year. Ireland • 11 Mar
'Health system failed' - public apology for woman's death Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and CEO of the HSE Bernard Gloster have issued a formal public apology to the Sainsbury family over the death of Bryonny Sainsbury. Ireland • 11 Mar
'Health system failed' - public apology for woman's death Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and CEO of the HSE Bernard Gloster have issued a formal public apology to the Sainsbury family over the death of Bryonny Sainsbury. Ireland • 11 Mar
Unregulated care conditions 'barbaric', says ex-resident A man who spent time in unregulated care four years ago has described the conditions as "barbaric". Ireland • 11 Mar
Unregulated care conditions 'barbaric', says ex-resident A man who spent time in unregulated care four years ago has described the conditions as "barbaric". Ireland • 11 Mar
Minister 'disappointed' at NCH room completion rate Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said she is "disappointed" with the pace of construction of the National Children's Hospital (NCH), and will meet with the CEO of the construction group BAM on Friday. Ireland • 11 Mar
Minister 'disappointed' at NCH room completion rate Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said she is "disappointed" with the pace of construction of the National Children's Hospital (NCH), and will meet with the CEO of the construction group BAM on Friday. Ireland • 11 Mar
Wegovy jab may carry higher risk of sight loss - study The weight-loss jab Wegovy may carry the highest risk of sudden sight loss compared to other semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, according to new analysis. Health • 11 Mar
Wegovy jab may carry higher risk of sight loss - study The weight-loss jab Wegovy may carry the highest risk of sudden sight loss compared to other semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, according to new analysis. Health • 11 Mar
HSE acquires Limerick site for new hospital facility A site for a new hospital facility in Limerick has been acquired by the HSE for €14 million, in close proximity to University Hospital Limerick. Munster • 10 Mar
HSE acquires Limerick site for new hospital facility A site for a new hospital facility in Limerick has been acquired by the HSE for €14 million, in close proximity to University Hospital Limerick. Munster • 10 Mar
HRT scheme should have reduced consultancy costs - doctor The clinical lead of the Complex Menopause Clinic at the National Maternity Hospital has said the Government's free HRT scheme for women should have focused on cutting consultancy costs. Health • 10 Mar
HRT scheme should have reduced consultancy costs - doctor The clinical lead of the Complex Menopause Clinic at the National Maternity Hospital has said the Government's free HRT scheme for women should have focused on cutting consultancy costs. Health • 10 Mar
Dementia service of GAA commentaries launched online A initiative supporting people living with dementia has been unveiled in Croke Park, with the late Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's iconic GAA commentary used to spark memory and connection through reminiscence therapy. Football • 09 Mar
Dementia service of GAA commentaries launched online A initiative supporting people living with dementia has been unveiled in Croke Park, with the late Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's iconic GAA commentary used to spark memory and connection through reminiscence therapy. Football • 09 Mar
Lack of special classes for children with Down syndrome A new report from Down Syndrome Ireland has found there is a severe lack of suitable special classes in primary and post primary level for children with Down syndrome who do not have a dual diagnosis of autism. Ireland • 09 Mar
Lack of special classes for children with Down syndrome A new report from Down Syndrome Ireland has found there is a severe lack of suitable special classes in primary and post primary level for children with Down syndrome who do not have a dual diagnosis of autism. Ireland • 09 Mar
Is an end to health insurance price hikes in sight? A trend of multi-annual increases for health insurance policy holders is leading many to question how high policy prices can go and whether the costs are sustainable. Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar
Is an end to health insurance price hikes in sight? A trend of multi-annual increases for health insurance policy holders is leading many to question how high policy prices can go and whether the costs are sustainable. Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar
'Childhood on the line' - the reality for young carers "Young carers are invisible in our society and yet they perform a very important role," according to Dr Philip Jaffé who attended the first ever Young Carers Conference in Ireland today. Ireland • 07 Mar
'Childhood on the line' - the reality for young carers "Young carers are invisible in our society and yet they perform a very important role," according to Dr Philip Jaffé who attended the first ever Young Carers Conference in Ireland today. Ireland • 07 Mar
Endometriosis awareness campaign to be rolled out An awareness campaign around endometriosis will be rolled out across schools and workplaces, the Government has announced. Health • 06 Mar
Endometriosis awareness campaign to be rolled out An awareness campaign around endometriosis will be rolled out across schools and workplaces, the Government has announced. Health • 06 Mar
