GSOC to investigate circumstances around death of man The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is to carry out a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man after an incident at the emergency department of the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. Ireland • 25 Mar 19
GSOC to investigate circumstances around death of man The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is to carry out a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man after an incident at the emergency department of the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. Ireland • 25 Mar 19
Hospital apologises over death of woman in 2012 The Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar has apologised in the High Court for the failings in the care of a 59-year-old woman who died in the hospital six years ago. Courts • 30 Jul 18
Hospital apologises over death of woman in 2012 The Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar has apologised in the High Court for the failings in the care of a 59-year-old woman who died in the hospital six years ago. Courts • 30 Jul 18
Woman settles action with HSE over death of infant son The mother of a baby who died two days after his birth at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar has said apologies from the HSE are meaningful only if changes are made and lessons are learned. Courts • 15 May 18
Woman settles action with HSE over death of infant son The mother of a baby who died two days after his birth at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar has said apologies from the HSE are meaningful only if changes are made and lessons are learned. Courts • 15 May 18
Mullingar hospital using billboard ads to find staff A shortage of nurses has forced the HSE in the midlands to resort to billboarding public hospitals with advertisements in the desperate search for staff. News • 26 Apr 18
Mullingar hospital using billboard ads to find staff A shortage of nurses has forced the HSE in the midlands to resort to billboarding public hospitals with advertisements in the desperate search for staff. News • 26 Apr 18
HSE apology over care failings at Portlaoise hospital The HSE has apologised in the High Court for failings in relation to the care provided at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise 11 years ago when a baby girl died. News • 26 Apr 18
HSE apology over care failings at Portlaoise hospital The HSE has apologised in the High Court for failings in relation to the care provided at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise 11 years ago when a baby girl died. News • 26 Apr 18
Mother told baby was not in distress - medical inquiry A Medical Council inquiry has resumed into the case of baby Mark Molloy, who died at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on 24 January 2012. Ireland • 27 Nov 17
Mother told baby was not in distress - medical inquiry A Medical Council inquiry has resumed into the case of baby Mark Molloy, who died at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on 24 January 2012. Ireland • 27 Nov 17
Restrictions imposed due to vomiting bug at Portlaoise Visiting restrictions have been imposed at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. Health • 30 Mar 17
Restrictions imposed due to vomiting bug at Portlaoise Visiting restrictions have been imposed at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. Health • 30 Mar 17
Laois GPs say meeting over hospital deferred GPs in Co Laois who are opposed to the downgrading of emergency department facilities at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise say an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health has been deferred until April. Leinster • 27 Mar 17
Laois GPs say meeting over hospital deferred GPs in Co Laois who are opposed to the downgrading of emergency department facilities at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise say an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health has been deferred until April. Leinster • 27 Mar 17
Major risks remain at Portlaoise hospital - HIQA The Health Information and Quality Authority has said that significant risks still remain to the safety of patients attending the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise and the future of the hospital is uncertain. News • 05 Dec 16
Major risks remain at Portlaoise hospital - HIQA The Health Information and Quality Authority has said that significant risks still remain to the safety of patients attending the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise and the future of the hospital is uncertain. News • 05 Dec 16
Varadkar 'ashamed' over patient treatment Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he is ashamed at the manner in which patients were treated at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. News • 14 May 15
Varadkar 'ashamed' over patient treatment Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he is ashamed at the manner in which patients were treated at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. News • 14 May 15
Varadkar 'disturbed' over Portlaoise HIQA report Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he is appalled that patients at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise were not treated with respect, care and compassion in the hour of their greatest need. News • 12 May 15
Varadkar 'disturbed' over Portlaoise HIQA report Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he is appalled that patients at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise were not treated with respect, care and compassion in the hour of their greatest need. News • 12 May 15
Some services at Portlaoise hospital may cease Some services at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise could cease, in the wake of today's highly critical report by the Health Information and Quality Authority. News • 09 May 15
Some services at Portlaoise hospital may cease Some services at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise could cease, in the wake of today's highly critical report by the Health Information and Quality Authority. News • 09 May 15
