Tender process to begin on second Waterford cath lab The tender process for the second catheterisation lab at University Hospital Waterford will commence by the end of this month, the Taoiseach has confirmed. Munster • 22 Sep 20
Protest outside University Hospital Waterford Psychiatric nurses have staged a protest rally outside University Hospital Waterford to highlight overcrowding at the Department of Psychiatry. Munster • 08 Nov 19
Patients sleeping on floor in psychiatric unit - PNA The HSE says "safe levels of nursing" are always adhered to in the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford, but patients are "offered chairs and … Munster • 01 Nov 19
'Absolute go-ahead' for Waterford mortuary tendering University Hospital Waterford has received the "absolute go-ahead" to begin the tendering process to build a new mortuary facility. Politics • 08 May 19
Taoiseach apologises over Waterford mortuary comments The Taoiseach has apologised unreservedly to anyone who feels he did not treat seriously the concerns raised about mortuary services at University Hospital Waterford. Politics • 05 May 19
Varadkar regrets if 'tone' adversarial over Waterford The Taoiseach has said he regrets if he struck a tone that sounded adversarial in relation to concerns raised about mortuary services at University Hospital … Politics • 03 May 19
Call for independent investigation into UHW mortuary The Sinn Féin leader has called for an independent investigation of the mortuary and post-mortem services at University Hospital Waterford. Politics • 01 May 19
Bodies left decomposing at Waterford hospital mortuary A number of consultants have claimed that conditions are so bad at the University Hospital Waterford mortuary that dead bodies have been left on trolleys, … Ireland • 24 Apr 19
Protesters call for 24-hour heart services in Waterford Hundreds of people have joined a protest in Dublin calling for 24-hour access to cardiology services at University Hospital Waterford. Health • 13 Apr 19
Thousands march for 24-hour cardiac care in Waterford Several thousand protesters have taken to the streets of Waterford calling for the provision of round-the-clock cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford. Munster • 19 Jan 19
Hundreds protest over lack of cardiac care in Waterford Hundreds of people have turned up for a protest in Waterford city centre calling for 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford. News • 23 Sep 18
Experts criticise Alzheimer's food supplement research A number of medical experts have criticised claims by a research team in Waterford that food supplements might slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease. Health • 20 Jun 18
Thousands protest over cardiac care in Waterford Over 2,000 people have taken part in a protest in Waterford city this afternoon over the lack of 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford. Munster • 10 Feb 18
Parents celebrate first births of 2018 The first baby of 2018 was born in Limerick University Maternity Hospital. Baby • 01 Jan 18
Psychiatric nurses hold hospital protests Psychiatric nurses are taking part in joint lunchtime protests this afternoon at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny and University Hospital Waterford. Munster • 05 Dec 17
Protest over cardiac services in southeast Several hundred people have protested outside Leinster House over what they claim are inadequate cardiac facilities in the southeast. Munster • 04 Jul 17
Call for probe after man dies during hospital transfer The family of a man who died of a cardiac arrest en route to hospital in Cork has called for an urgent investigation. Munster • 23 Jun 17
Waterford hospital to get mobile cath lab A mobile catheterisation lab is to be provided to University Hospital Waterford following months of controversy over the issue. News • 13 Jan 17
Govt note shows new lab at UHW 'not top priority' A Department of Health briefing note for the independent clinical review of the case for a second cardiac laboratory at University Hospital Waterford said it … News • 09 Oct 16
Thousands attend hospital protest in Waterford Up to 2,000 people took part in a protest in Waterford this afternoon calling for 24/7 cardiac care for the regional hospital. News • 24 Sep 16
UHW consultants reject cath lab review findings A group of consultants from University Hospital Waterford have said they utterly reject the findings of the Herity review, which did not recommend a second … News • 14 Sep 16
Halligan: I will resign from Govt 'if I have to' Minister of State John Halligan has said he does not want to resign from the Government but warned that promises made to him by Fine … News • 12 Sep 16
UHW consultant says review 'inadequate' A consultant based at University Hospital Waterford has said the proposed increase in services at the cardiac cath lab suggested in an independent clinical review … News • 09 Sep 16
Halligan claims 'gross interference' in review John Halligan has claimed a HSE document released reveals there was "gross interference" with the independent review into the provision of a second catheterisation laboratory … News • 09 Sep 16
