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St James's Hospital was awarded European accreditation in thoracic surgery from the ESTS

St James's Hospital awarded major European recognition

St James's Hospital in Dublin has been awarded a major European recognition.

Dublin • 14 Mar 24

A garda investigation is under way into the incident

Two women injured in carjacking at Dublin hospital

Two women were injured when a man stole a car from the grounds of St James's Hospital in Dublin yesterday evening.

Dublin • 08 Oct 18

The pass is being issued by the Government to any 'Essential Workers' during the pope's visit

Cross emblem on workers' pass 'disrespectful' - Ruane

Independent Senator Lynn Ruane has said it is disrespectful for health staff to have to wear an essential worker pass with a cross on it in order to pass garda cordons by car during the visit of the pope.

The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18

Minister for Health Simon Harris said 'there is light at the end of the tunnel now'

Children's hospital construction to begin within weeks

The Cabinet has approved the construction of the new National Children's Hospital at the St James's Hospital site in Dublin.

Health • 26 Apr 17

Report details opportunities for residents and businesses in the area

2,300 jobs planned for children's hospital build

A new report says there will be 2,000 construction jobs and 300 jobs in services, during the building of the planned new National Children's Hospital, at the St James's Hospital campus.

News • 10 Nov 15

Some resident groups say St James's is not the right location for the new children's hospital

Opposition to children's hospital site planned

Residents groups in Dublin's south city have said they are going to object to a planning application for the new National Children’s Hospital to be built in the St James's campus.

News • 21 Jul 15

The emergency department at St James's Hospital in Dublin remains open

Hospitals restrict visitors due to flu outbreak

Three hospitals have introduced visitor restrictions due to an increase in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms.

News • 07 Feb 15

Closure of St Jame's Hospital Dental Clinic is unacceptable says the Irish Dental Association

Health risk feared over dental clinic closure

The closure of the HSE Dental Clinic at St James's Hospital has been described as unacceptable by the Irish Dental Association.

News • 21 Oct 14

Clearing of the St James's Hospital site is under way

Hospital planning to be submitted in autumn

An application for planning permission for the new National Children's Hospital is to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála this autumn.

News • 13 Feb 14

A dozen babies are still being cared for in Mount Carmel

Other hospitals seek to recruit Mount Carmel staff

St James's Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital and Tallaght Hospital have begun holding recruitment sessions for staff at Mount Carmel Hospital.

News • 03 Feb 14

St James's Hospital is considering cuts in elective procedures to deal with the funding reduction

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

First review of its type carried out in Ireland

Cancer audit to help doctors make prognosis

The first ten-year audit of cancer outcomes means patients can be told what their survival chances are according to the research.

News • 05 Dec 13

The emergency department at St James's was found to be cluttered due to overcrowding

Hospital inspections reveal poor hand hygiene

Concerns have been raised about hand hygiene standards at five hospitals after inspections by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

News • 19 Sep 13

The unpublished Dolphin Report favours St James's Hospital

Report favours St James's for Children's Hospital

The unpublished report into the location for the new National Children's Hospital says that St James's Hospital in Dublin best meets the criteria to be the adult co-located hospital.

News • 30 Oct 12

St James's is 'best match' for hospital site

The board of Crumlin Children's Hospital believes that developing the new national children's hospital on the campus of St James's Hospital represents the best option for the care of children.

News • 30 Apr 12

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