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Large public hospitals warn they could have to curtail or close services as deficits exceed €340m

Large public hospitals warn they could have to curtail or close services as deficits exceed €340m

Voluntary hospitals tell HSE they are facing ‘critical liquidity issues’

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 06:00
‘Unacceptable’ that extra resources not available for children needing spinal surgery, Donnelly tells CHI board

‘Unacceptable’ that extra resources not available for children needing spinal surgery, Donnelly tells CHI board

Minister for Health also says board should have ensured adequate succession planning to replace former chief executive after her second five-year term ended

Sat Jun 29 2024 - 06:00
Siptu will oppose any move to outsource RTÉ programmes ‘by all means at their disposal’

Siptu will oppose any move to outsource RTÉ programmes ‘by all means at their disposal’

Sources suggest group could be established to oversee talks as senior union figures say staff have no confidence in management

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 14:25
Childcare sector capacity to be boosted by €30m funding scheme

Childcare sector capacity to be boosted by €30m funding scheme

Insufficient places for children is a new challenge, says Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 19:35
Dublin Metrolink: project director to be paid €550,000 per year

Dublin Metrolink: project director to be paid €550,000 per year

Former head of New Zealand transport project to join planned metro system

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 14:00
How sentencing works: judges consider law, gravity of offence and circumstances of offender

How sentencing works: judges consider law, gravity of offence and circumstances of offender

Suspended sentences can be given to incentivise rehabilitation or to discourage further criminal activity

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
Hundreds of senior civil servants have pensions valued at €2m or more, submissions to review group say

Hundreds of senior civil servants have pensions valued at €2m or more, submissions to review group say

Groups seek Government to change standard fund threshold arrangements which could see them face additional taxation on retirement

Mon Jun 24 2024 - 00:01
Government will have to decide if Philip Nolan is still its choice to head new Research Ireland organisation

Government will have to decide if Philip Nolan is still its choice to head new Research Ireland organisation

Science Foundation Ireland to be subsumed into new State agency but unclear if Nolan will be involved

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 17:13
Prof Philip Nolan refused significant extension of orders preventing dismissal from SFI

Prof Philip Nolan refused significant extension of orders preventing dismissal from SFI

Judge also refuses to grant orders permitting Prof Nolan to return to work

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 12:49
Building firm goes to court in fresh row over children’s hospital

Building firm goes to court in fresh row over children’s hospital

BAM to initiate High Court action over extra €107m as conciliator extends formal completion date by more than a year

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 05:00
Inquiry into claims of bullying and sexual misconduct in Defence  Forces set to begin

Inquiry into claims of bullying and sexual misconduct in Defence Forces set to begin

Tribunal of inquiry will investigate allegations of discrimination and harassment in Defence Forces made by Women of Honour members

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 17:56
Charities Regulator says its budget for 2024 is insufficient

Charities Regulator says its budget for 2024 is insufficient

Board members say activities will be hit by funding constraints and this should be reflected in its risk register

Mon Jun 17 2024 - 05:00
Dublin being ‘strangled by cycle lanes and restrictions on car movements’, says Michael O’Leary

Dublin being ‘strangled by cycle lanes and restrictions on car movements’, says Michael O’Leary

Ryanair chief calls for car parks in city centre for electric vehicles and new motorway around M50

Wed Jun 12 2024 - 18:51
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary says he will ‘make a fortune’ at Christmas due to Dublin Airport passenger cap

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary says he will ‘make a fortune’ at Christmas due to Dublin Airport passenger cap

Chief executive repeats warning that limits would lead to Christmas fares of between €500 and €1,000

Wed Jun 12 2024 - 15:08
Fingal County Council results: Bruising weekend for Greens and Sinn Féin

Fingal County Council results: Bruising weekend for Greens and Sinn Féin

Aontú and Labour will be pleased with their performances while right-wing National Party wins first seat

Mon Jun 10 2024 - 22:04
HSE seeking up to 15 senior managers for its new integrated regional structures

HSE seeking up to 15 senior managers for its new integrated regional structures

New posts will be at national director level in the organisation where salaries start at about €170,000

Mon Jun 10 2024 - 11:25
ComReg to be charged with overseeing security of data centres in expansion of its regulatory role

ComReg to be charged with overseeing security of data centres in expansion of its regulatory role

Expanded role to ensure data centres meet certain standards to be met on foot of EU directives

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 06:00
Getting new regulator up and running was like building an aircraft while flying, says executive chair

Getting new regulator up and running was like building an aircraft while flying, says executive chair

Government has given approval for staffing levels at media and online safety regulator Coimisiún na Meán to increase to 200

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 06:00
With almost 100 regulators, are there too many watchdogs in the State?

With almost 100 regulators, are there too many watchdogs in the State?

Some regulatory bodies believe their underpinning legislation has fallen behind advances and developments in the sectors they oversee

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 05:00
Office of Ombudsman for Children pays more than €100,000 in settlement with Revenue

Office of Ombudsman for Children pays more than €100,000 in settlement with Revenue

Payments made in respect of staff incorrectly categorised as contractors rather than employees

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 05:00
PAC chairman: close public contract ‘loopholes’ to reduce risk to taxpayer money

PAC chairman: close public contract ‘loopholes’ to reduce risk to taxpayer money

‘Major overhaul’ needed in how public bodies and government are signing off on contracts, says Brian Stanley

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 09:50
BAM, criticised for delays in national children’s hospital, building €100m cross-Border bridge

BAM, criticised for delays in national children’s hospital, building €100m cross-Border bridge

Taoiseach at ceremony marking breaking of ground on Narrow Water Bridge linking Omeath and Warrenpoint

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 15:47
Ireland risks losing out on investment in tech sector, State agencies warn

Ireland risks losing out on investment in tech sector, State agencies warn

Ireland at disadvantage in accessing EU-funded initiatives over absence of arrangements to vet key personnel

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 05:00
Children’s hospital costs: Failure to inform official appearing at PAC about extra €107m ‘undermines public confidence’

Children’s hospital costs: Failure to inform official appearing at PAC about extra €107m ‘undermines public confidence’

Labour Party TD Alan Kelly said the move was ‘completely undermining of the Public Accounts Committee

Sat Jun 01 2024 - 12:34
Minister briefed on extra €107m payment to firm building children’s hospital but official not told before PAC appearance

Minister briefed on extra €107m payment to firm building children’s hospital but official not told before PAC appearance

Details of largest additional payment to BAM over delays on State side of project not explained to committee when it heard from development board on Thursday

Fri May 31 2024 - 19:59
Ballyogan recycling facility closed due to ‘health and safety concerns’ over nearby anti-immigration protests

Ballyogan recycling facility closed due to ‘health and safety concerns’ over nearby anti-immigration protests

Series of protests have taken place in vicinity of centre over plans to accommodate asylum seekers in area

Fri May 31 2024 - 17:57
Donohoe, Varadkar and Coveney to attend Bilderberg meeting in Madrid

Donohoe, Varadkar and Coveney to attend Bilderberg meeting in Madrid

Minister for Public Expenditure taking part as Eurogroup head, while former taoiseach says he will be going at own expense

Fri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Firm building national children’s hospital set to get extra €107m in dispute resolution

Firm building national children’s hospital set to get extra €107m in dispute resolution

Conciliator recently proposed sum should be paid to BAM after firm sought further payments for project delays until last year

Fri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Politicians, officials in breach of lobbying rules to be fined up to €25,000

Politicians, officials in breach of lobbying rules to be fined up to €25,000

New measures to allow for the imposition of sanctions, including a ban on lobbying for two years, to come into effect from this weekend

Fri May 31 2024 - 05:00
Health budgets will have to keep pace with demand as population grows and ages, doctors warn

Health budgets will have to keep pace with demand as population grows and ages, doctors warn

IMO welcomes the substantial increase in hospital bed numbers announced by Government but argues more will be needed

Thu May 30 2024 - 17:04
National Children’s Hospital: New ‘substantial completion’ date now February 2025, TDs told

National Children’s Hospital: New ‘substantial completion’ date now February 2025, TDs told

Hospital will not be able to admit patients until August 2025 at the earliest, public spending watchdog hears

Thu May 30 2024 - 15:22
Plan to provide 1,500 new hospital beds by 2028 to be outlined today

Plan to provide 1,500 new hospital beds by 2028 to be outlined today

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly expected to make announcement on Wednesday, with a further tranche of more hospital beds likely to be scheduled for between 2028 and 2030

Wed May 29 2024 - 06:00
‘We are struggling to keep pace’: Harris cites rapid population growth in call for public service reform

‘We are struggling to keep pace’: Harris cites rapid population growth in call for public service reform

Taoiseach criticises ‘the bureaucracy, the red tape, the silos and the pass the parcel when it comes to disability services’ during conference speech

Mon May 27 2024 - 13:49
Gardaí retiring from November will have to make ‘false declaration’ they are available for work - GRA

Gardaí retiring from November will have to make ‘false declaration’ they are available for work - GRA

Department of Public Expenditure says it is ‘actively engaging with stakeholders to develop more streamlined process’ for those retiring under pension changes introduced in 1995

Thu May 23 2024 - 06:00
Donohoe and Donnelly meet over health spending following €500m overrun in four months

Donohoe and Donnelly meet over health spending following €500m overrun in four months

Department of Health and Department of Public Expenditure have clashed over ongoing health service funding

Wed May 22 2024 - 00:00
Officials to ‘immediately review’ rules on outside work for soldiers after Libya revelations

Officials to ‘immediately review’ rules on outside work for soldiers after Libya revelations

Defence Forces Chief says he 'cannot stand over the actions in any shape or form'

Tue May 21 2024 - 06:00
Lack of security clearance system causing trouble for high-tech firms in Ireland, agencies warn

Lack of security clearance system causing trouble for high-tech firms in Ireland, agencies warn

Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland say lack of official procedure is hindering innovative companies internationally

Tue May 21 2024 - 06:00
HSE management and admin appointments outpacing clinical staff hires, says DPER

HSE management and admin appointments outpacing clinical staff hires, says DPER

Numbers in management and administrative grades have grown by a third in recent years, DPER warned Department of Health

Tue May 21 2024 - 06:00
Budget-busting HSE continues to make money men bristle despite efforts to rein in spending

Budget-busting HSE continues to make money men bristle despite efforts to rein in spending

Department of Health told it was ‘imperative’ spending remained within allocation – but there was little surprise when it didn’t

Mon May 20 2024 - 20:32
Provision of tents to homeless asylum seekers by NGOs is in conflict with Government approach, says Tánaiste

Provision of tents to homeless asylum seekers by NGOs is in conflict with Government approach, says Tánaiste

Micheál Martin says there is a ‘fundamental issue of a lack of sanitation and safety around the pitching of tents, in any kind of location’

Wed May 15 2024 - 14:37
‘I have been threatened’: Paschal Donohoe says that he has experienced abuse in public life

‘I have been threatened’: Paschal Donohoe says that he has experienced abuse in public life

Some 94% of politicians and 72% of political staff reported some form of threat, harassment, abuse or violence, new survey has found

Wed May 15 2024 - 12:17
Sipo investigation into Robert Troy to go ahead next month

Sipo investigation into Robert Troy to go ahead next month

Former Minister of State resigned in August 2022 over failing to register all his property interests

Tue May 14 2024 - 21:01
Biden administration urges US companies in Ireland to ‘embrace’ unions

Biden administration urges US companies in Ireland to ‘embrace’ unions

US special representative for international labour affairs says the right to unionise is an enabling right for other labour rights

Tue May 14 2024 - 20:52
Nearly 100 gardaí and prison staff are currently suspended, new official figures show

Nearly 100 gardaí and prison staff are currently suspended, new official figures show

Ministers reveal personnel at Department of Foreign Affairs, Justice and Office of Public Works also facing disciplinary investigations

Mon May 13 2024 - 20:23
Minister accused of ‘political stunt’ over review to determine need for second midwest ED

Minister accused of ‘political stunt’ over review to determine need for second midwest ED

HSE says only a third of consultants at Limerick hospital are working on new contractual terms put in place last year

Fri May 10 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí, military, fire and prison staff say they face years without their full pensions after retirement

Gardaí, military, fire and prison staff say they face years without their full pensions after retirement

Coalition of representative bodies seeks Government to re-introduce supplementary pension to bridge gap until State pension age

Wed May 08 2024 - 19:34
Health spending €500 million over budget in first four months of the year, Oireachtas committee hears

Health spending €500 million over budget in first four months of the year, Oireachtas committee hears

Robert Watt says about 75 per cent of budgetary overspend was in acute hospital sector

Wed May 08 2024 - 10:51
Key children’s hospital positions not filled permanently as opening date looms

Key children’s hospital positions not filled permanently as opening date looms

Construction of hospital expected to be completed this year with first patients treated from summer 2025

Tue May 07 2024 - 06:00
Broadcast moratorium before elections is ‘ripe for manipulation’ by bad faith actors, says Darragh O’Brien

Broadcast moratorium before elections is ‘ripe for manipulation’ by bad faith actors, says Darragh O’Brien

Coimisiún na Meán tells Minister review of existing ban on broadcasting election-related issues to be finalised in October

Tue May 07 2024 - 06:00
Dublin Bus complains it is held to higher punctuality standard than rail services

Dublin Bus complains it is held to higher punctuality standard than rail services

City bus service says it would qualify for incentives rather than penalties if more generous 10-miniute window was permitted

Mon May 06 2024 - 06:00
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