Fórsa resumes industrial action over recruitment freeze HSE managers, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, have resumed industrial action over the HSE recruitment freeze. Ireland • 06 Oct 23
Fórsa resumes industrial action over recruitment freeze HSE managers, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, have resumed industrial action over the HSE recruitment freeze. Ireland • 06 Oct 23
418 hospital consultants sign new public-only contract More than 400 consultants have signed up to the new public only contract, according to new figures obtained by RTÉ News. Health • 29 Aug 23
418 hospital consultants sign new public-only contract More than 400 consultants have signed up to the new public only contract, according to new figures obtained by RTÉ News. Health • 29 Aug 23
Protest over lack of day services for young people A group of families of young people with intellectual disabilities have staged a protest at Leinster House over a lack of day services after 13 school leavers were told there would be no place for them Ireland • 25 Aug 23
Protest over lack of day services for young people A group of families of young people with intellectual disabilities have staged a protest at Leinster House over a lack of day services after 13 school leavers were told there would be no place for them Ireland • 25 Aug 23
HSE clerical workers vote for industrial action Members of the Fórsa trade union working in clerical and administrative roles in the Health Service Executive have voted for industrial action. Ireland • 11 Aug 23
HSE clerical workers vote for industrial action Members of the Fórsa trade union working in clerical and administrative roles in the Health Service Executive have voted for industrial action. Ireland • 11 Aug 23
HSE suppliers face payment delays as system rolls out The HSE has warned there may be delays in payments to some of its suppliers over the coming period as it implements a new integrated financial management system across the organisation. Business • 21 Jul 23
HSE suppliers face payment delays as system rolls out The HSE has warned there may be delays in payments to some of its suppliers over the coming period as it implements a new integrated financial management system across the organisation. Business • 21 Jul 23
More cases of abuse at nursing home possible - Gloster There may be additional cases of people who have been subjected to physical or sexual assaults at a community nursing home, HSE CEO Bernard Gloster has said. Ireland • 19 Jul 23
More cases of abuse at nursing home possible - Gloster There may be additional cases of people who have been subjected to physical or sexual assaults at a community nursing home, HSE CEO Bernard Gloster has said. Ireland • 19 Jul 23
Dept of Health fined over 'excessive' data processing The Data Protection Commission has fined the Department of Health €22,500 for the "excessive and disproportionate" processing of personal data relating to children with special education needs. Ireland • 10 Jul 23
Dept of Health fined over 'excessive' data processing The Data Protection Commission has fined the Department of Health €22,500 for the "excessive and disproportionate" processing of personal data relating to children with special education needs. Ireland • 10 Jul 23
7-day healthcare needed to improve service - HSE chief Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster has said seven day provision of healthcare is central to the effort to improve services across the country. Health • 26 May 23
7-day healthcare needed to improve service - HSE chief Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster has said seven day provision of healthcare is central to the effort to improve services across the country. Health • 26 May 23
HSE temp who got work texts at nearly 3am wins case A HSE temp worker who said she was forced out of the job by the behaviour of a manager who sent her work-related texts while she was out sick, as late as 2.48am on a Saturday morning, has won her constructive dismissal claim. Business • 26 Apr 23
HSE temp who got work texts at nearly 3am wins case A HSE temp worker who said she was forced out of the job by the behaviour of a manager who sent her work-related texts while she was out sick, as late as 2.48am on a Saturday morning, has won her constructive dismissal claim. Business • 26 Apr 23
HSE launches free home test for Hepatitis C The Health Service Executive is launching a new service today offering free online testing for Hepatitis C. Health • 05 Apr 23
HSE launches free home test for Hepatitis C The Health Service Executive is launching a new service today offering free online testing for Hepatitis C. Health • 05 Apr 23
Court rules man's leg does not have to be amputated Doctors do not have to amputate an elderly man's leg against his wishes, even though he may die if the leg is not removed, the High Court has ruled. Courts • 03 Apr 23
Court rules man's leg does not have to be amputated Doctors do not have to amputate an elderly man's leg against his wishes, even though he may die if the leg is not removed, the High Court has ruled. Courts • 03 Apr 23
More than 700 people waiting for hospital bed - INMO The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called on the HSE to carry out a full review of weekend activity across hospitals and the community sector as more than 700 patients waited for a bed this morning. Health • 27 Mar 23
More than 700 people waiting for hospital bed - INMO The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called on the HSE to carry out a full review of weekend activity across hospitals and the community sector as more than 700 patients waited for a bed this morning. Health • 27 Mar 23
Call to address HSE disability service staff vacancies Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Government to address recruitment and retention issues in HSE children's disability services. HSE • 23 Mar 23
Call to address HSE disability service staff vacancies Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Government to address recruitment and retention issues in HSE children's disability services. HSE • 23 Mar 23
Paul Reid to chair Citizens' Assembly on drugs use The former CEO of the Health Service Executive has been appointed as the independent chairperson of the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use. Ireland • 28 Feb 23
Paul Reid to chair Citizens' Assembly on drugs use The former CEO of the Health Service Executive has been appointed as the independent chairperson of the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use. Ireland • 28 Feb 23
Couple settle case against HSE after newborn's death A couple whose baby died three days after his birth at Mayo University Hospital has settled a case against the HSE. Courts • 16 Feb 23
Couple settle case against HSE after newborn's death A couple whose baby died three days after his birth at Mayo University Hospital has settled a case against the HSE. Courts • 16 Feb 23
Warning as risky substances found in cannabis jellies A warning has been issued by the Health Service Executive and gardaí over packaged sweets suspected of containing synthetic cannabinoids. Ireland • 06 Jan 23
Warning as risky substances found in cannabis jellies A warning has been issued by the Health Service Executive and gardaí over packaged sweets suspected of containing synthetic cannabinoids. Ireland • 06 Jan 23
Pressure on health service 'significant' before winter The HSE has said that last week there were over 30,100 emergency department attendances, the highest on record. Health • 03 Nov 22
Pressure on health service 'significant' before winter The HSE has said that last week there were over 30,100 emergency department attendances, the highest on record. Health • 03 Nov 22
Fewer dentists offering services to treatment scheme There's been an almost 25% fall in the number of dentists claiming reimbursement through the Dental Treatment Services Scheme since December 2020. Ireland • 31 Oct 22
Fewer dentists offering services to treatment scheme There's been an almost 25% fall in the number of dentists claiming reimbursement through the Dental Treatment Services Scheme since December 2020. Ireland • 31 Oct 22
51 extra ED consultants to be hired in HSE Winter Plan Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will bring the HSE's Winter Plan to Cabinet today which aims to provide additional capacity in public hospitals, as well as availing of services in the private system. Politics • 11 Oct 22
51 extra ED consultants to be hired in HSE Winter Plan Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will bring the HSE's Winter Plan to Cabinet today which aims to provide additional capacity in public hospitals, as well as availing of services in the private system. Politics • 11 Oct 22
People who had 2021 HSE data stolen yet to be informed People who had their data stolen in last year's cyber attack on the Health Service Executive have yet to be informed. Ireland • 04 Oct 22
People who had 2021 HSE data stolen yet to be informed People who had their data stolen in last year's cyber attack on the Health Service Executive have yet to be informed. Ireland • 04 Oct 22
Winter 'twindemic' possible but not certain - HSE It is possible, but not certain, that Ireland will face a "twindemic" of Covid-19 and flu this winter, according to the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer. Ireland • 22 Sep 22
Winter 'twindemic' possible but not certain - HSE It is possible, but not certain, that Ireland will face a "twindemic" of Covid-19 and flu this winter, according to the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer. Ireland • 22 Sep 22
HSE warns of measles risk with declining vaccinations The HSE has warned about the dangers of measles amid a drop in the uptake of childhood vaccinations such as the MMR vaccine. Health • 26 Aug 22
HSE warns of measles risk with declining vaccinations The HSE has warned about the dangers of measles amid a drop in the uptake of childhood vaccinations such as the MMR vaccine. Health • 26 Aug 22
Number of HSE staff on more than €500k doubles The number of HSE employees paid more €500,000 has doubled from three to six. Health • 21 Jun 22
Number of HSE staff on more than €500k doubles The number of HSE employees paid more €500,000 has doubled from three to six. Health • 21 Jun 22
May sees further rise in hospital waiting lists There has been a further rise in the number of patients on public hospital waiting lists with over 851,000 people waiting for treatment or a first meeting with a consultant for an outpatient appointment. Ireland • 11 Jun 22
May sees further rise in hospital waiting lists There has been a further rise in the number of patients on public hospital waiting lists with over 851,000 people waiting for treatment or a first meeting with a consultant for an outpatient appointment. Ireland • 11 Jun 22
HSE tests responses in simulated cyber attack The Health Service Executive, the National Cyber Security Centre and a number of hospitals and pharmaceutical providers have participated in a large-scale European cyber exercise. Ireland • 10 Jun 22
HSE tests responses in simulated cyber attack The Health Service Executive, the National Cyber Security Centre and a number of hospitals and pharmaceutical providers have participated in a large-scale European cyber exercise. Ireland • 10 Jun 22
