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Malak Thawley died when her aorta was accidentally torn by a doctor during surgery for an ectopic pregnancy

High Court quashes minister's order for NMH inquiry

The High Court has quashed a decision by the Minister for Health to order an inquiry into patient health and welfare at the National Maternity Hospital.

Courts • 06 Sep 18

Last national cancer strategy in 2006 resulted in improved detection and survival rates

New cancer strategy promises more advances in detection

An updated national cancer strategy promising to improve detection levels, treatment and survival rates has been published by Minister for Health Simon Harris.

Health • 05 Jul 17

Simon Harris warned that if HSE management did not 'measure up' they would be removed from their role

Harris to 'shine a light' on HSE management

Minister for Health Simon Harris has told Fine Gael TDs and Senators that he "intends to shine a light" on management in the Health Service Executive after this week's revelations about waiting lists.

News • 08 Feb 17

Pembro is expected to cost approximately €70,000 per patient per year

Cover recommended for 'game-changer' cancer drug

A "game-changer" cancer drug has been recommended for cover under the State drugs scheme.

News • 01 Jun 16

Simon Harris faces his first Dáil questions as health minister tomorrow

Daunting challenges ahead for new health minister

The appointment of Simon Harris to the full Ministry of Health was a big surprise. At the age of 29, he faces an incredibly daunting challenge.

News • 01 Jun 16

Dept of Health is seeking supplementary funding this year of around €680m

Health budget achievable in 2015 - Varadkar

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said that the health budget for 2015 is achievable because for the first time in the past seven years any savings made in the health service will go back into the health service.

News • 05 Dec 14

The minister wanted to see the ambulance service in operation at first hand

Minister shadows emergency rapid response team

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar went out with a rapid response vehicle last night in Dublin as part of a private trip organised with the ambulance service.

News • 30 Nov 14