Noonan expects Kenny to stay on until June The Minister for Finance has said he expects the Taoiseach will stay in place for the primary principles of EU negotiations with the UK over … Politics • 20 Mar 17
Donation oversight was 'my fault', says Reilly Fine Gael Deputy Leader Senator James Reilly has been referred to gardaí by the Standards in Public Office Commission for failing to prove an excess … News • 13 Jan 17
Reilly in call to change age limit on adoption The former children's minister has called on his successor to change an "offensive" and "antiquated" guideline that prohibits prospective adoptive parents from adopting children who … News • 20 Jul 16
Govt 'cautious' on enacting child protection law The Government has not implemented recent mandatory reporting legislation because it is concerned it will have to respond to a massive increase in inappropriate allegations … News • 14 Jan 16
Minister Reilly abandons car after protest Minister for Children James Reilly was forced to abandon his car in Bluebell in Dublin yesterday after it was surrounded by protesters. News • 09 Oct 15
Taoiseach 'dismissed' Shortall concerns on health Former Minister of State at the Department of Health Roisin Shortall has said that the Taoiseach End Kenny had "dismissed" her concerns over Former minister … News • 07 Sep 14
FF queries Reilly's future role in Government Fianna Fáil has called on the Government to question the former Minister for Health, James Reilly's continued participation in Government. News • 06 Sep 14
Department heads to discuss health changes The Secretaries General of the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs are to meet to discuss the most appropriate parts … News • 17 Jul 14
Around 15,300 medical cards to be returned The Government has reached a decision on the return of some discretionary medical cards to those who lost them as part of a controversial review … News • 17 Jun 14
HSE appoints panel for medical card eligibility The HSE has announced the make-up of the expert panel that is to examine how medical card needs should be taken into account in the … News • 09 Jun 14
No change to Navan emergency dept in short term Minister for Health James Reilly has said there will be no change in the short term to the emergency department at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, … News • 20 May 14
Vhi to apply for Central Bank authorisation Minister for Health James Reilly has told the Dáil that the Vhi will make an application for Central Bank authorisation on Friday. News • 14 May 14
Reilly seeks to boost numbers with health cover New measures to incentivise young people to take out health insurance will be introduced from next year. News • 27 Apr 14
Reilly defends health insurance plans Minister for Health James Reilly has defended the Government's plans for a system of Universal Health Insurance. News • 06 Apr 14
Reilly delays universal health insurance plans Minister for Health James Reilly has said publication of the white paper on universal health insurance will not take place for a few weeks. News • 12 Mar 14
UHI no panacea for health service - Kelleher The Universal Health Insurance is not the panacea to resolve the problems in Ireland's health service, according to Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on health Billy Kelleher. News • 24 Feb 14
Reilly issues deadline for waiting lists Minister for Health James Reilly has said hospitals must meet maximum waiting times for inpatient and outpatient procedures by mid-year. News • 24 Feb 14
Howlin denies rift over health insurance The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said that discussions regarding universal health insurance have not yet been held at a political … News • 16 Feb 14
Reilly 'disturbed' by Portlaoise hospital deaths Minister for Health James Reilly has said he was deeply disturbed by the RTÉ Investigations Unit’s revelations about the deaths of babies at the Midland … News • 05 Feb 14
HSE cuts hospital spending budget by €200m Hospital groups will receive €200m less than their final spending last year, according to the Acute Hospitals Division Service Plan published today. News • 30 Jan 14
79% of over-50s obese or overweight - study More than a third of over-50s in Ireland are obese, a major new report on ageing has revealed. News • 29 Jan 14
Two hospitals recommended as Urgent Care Centres A report for Minister for Health James Reilly has recommended that Tallaght Hospital and Connolly Hospital in Dublin be the locations for two new Urgent … News • 28 Jan 14
Reilly warned over health recruitment crisis Hospital chiefs have warned Minister for Health James Reilly that a number of hospitals have been unable to recruit suitable candidates for consultancy posts. News • 28 Jan 14
Reilly warns of challenging year for health Minister for Health James Reilly has said it is clear that 2014 will be a very challenging year for health services, perhaps the most challenging … News • 16 Jan 14
St Vincent's to appear before PAC in January Chairman of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee John McGuinness has said St Vincent's Hospital will appear before it in January. News • 19 Dec 13
