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Hospital procedure waiting times on rise

Waiting times for elective or planned procedures in Irish hospitals have begun to rise again, latest figures from the Health …

Mon Dec 24 2012 - 00:00

Five nurses struck off by High Court

The High Court has struck off five registered nurses over offences that included assault of a patient, theft and drug abuse.

Mon Dec 24 2012 - 00:00

At risk encouraged to get vaccination against flu as cases increase

Older people, pregnant women and other high-risk groups have been urged to get the flu vaccine following a rise in the number…

Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00

Reilly urged to consider role amid claims by SF

Sinn Féin has again called on Minister for Health James Reilly to consider his position, following the latest information to …

Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00

Primary care centre issue refuses to go away and there may yet be more to come

ANALYSIS: Right up to the dying days of 2012, Minister for Health James Reilly seems unable to rid himself of controversy over…

Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00

At risk groups urged to get flu shot

Older people, pregnant women and other high-risk groups have been urged to get the flu vaccine following a rise in the number…

Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00

Timeline The A to X of abortion in Ireland

1983 Referendum leads to constitutional amendment recognising the right to life of the unborn child.

Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00

'Pro-life' change had little impact

UK route: At least 143,000 women have travelled from Ireland to have abortions in the UK since the Constitution was amended …

Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00

Hospitals on red alert over trolley patients

Overcrowding in hospital emergency departments hit a seven-month high yesterday when 340 patients were on trolleys around the…

Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00

Review of high-rise child safety risks urged

An urgent review of the safety risk posed by window locks in high-rise apartments is needed, according to a new study

Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00

Concern over €5 rise in hospital charge

A controversial inpatient charge for people attending hospitals for treatment is to be increased by €5 to €80 a day, it has emerged…

Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00

Running from the head down

Andy Franklyn-Miller and John Foster have developed a running re-education programme, which aims to reduce injuries

Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00

Motherhood hits Irish women's pay harder than anywhere else in Europe

Women pay a high price for motherhood and nowhere more so than in Ireland, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic…

Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00

Cancer patients 'struggle' to meet costs

Cancer patients are increasingly struggling to pay for necessities such as heat and travel expenses, according to the Irish Cancer…

Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00

Cutbacks hit 75,000 hospital appointments

New figures showing that more than 75,000 hospital appointments have been cancelled over the past three years reveal the pressure…

Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00

HSE to learn how to cut costs at boot camp

HSE managers are to be sent on boot-camp training in the latest attempt to curb overspending in the health service.

Sat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00

Hospitals still limiting visiting after surge in norovirus cases

Visiting restrictions remain in place in many hospitals around the State following a surge in cases of the winter vomiting bug…

Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00

Agreement on CF beds not always adhered to

An agreement last July to ringfence specialised beds for cystic fibrosis patients at St Vincent’s Hospital has not always been…

Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00

Most commonly used medicines here three times cheaper in UK

The price of the most commonly used generic medicines in Ireland is almost three times that in England, according to a new study…

Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00

CF deal not always kept: HSE

St Vincent’s Hospital and the Health Service Executive have admitted an agreement last July on the provision of specialised beds…

Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00

No 'strong' proof for cannabis meds

There is no strong evidence to back the use of a cannabis-based medicine developed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, according…

Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00

Measures aim to cut surgery waiting

Patients are to be pre-assessed for their suitability for surgical operations in a new attempt to cut waiting lists.

Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00

Minister defends 'modest' €360m extra funding for health

Members of the Oireachtas Health Committee have approved €360 million in extra funding for the health service this year.

Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00

Rotunda may limit intake of mothers

One of the biggest maternity hospitals in the State is considering a cap on the number of expectant mothers it will deliver, …

Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00

Hiqa to assess surgery benefits

The State’s health watchdog is to assess the benefit of common surgical procedures to ensure that patients most in need receive…

Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00

Health service to hire 1,000 nurses

The health service is to recruit up to 1,000 graduate nurses and midwives next year at lower pay rates.

Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00

Drugs' high cost is a form of subsidy for jobs

ANALYSIS: Price of Irish drugs up to 45 per cent dearer than in Sweden

Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00

Kenny and Reilly met major drug firm chiefs

Both Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Health James Reilly met representatives of international pharmaceutical firms based…

Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00

Irish trainee surgeons nurse home thoughts from abroad

Most trainee surgeons who leave Ireland to improve their skills will end up returning home, in spite of significant pay reductions…

Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00

Whooping cough vaccine advised for pregnant women

Pregnant women and the families of premature babies are being advised to get vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis) following…

Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00

Hidden costs to cut drug deal savings by €200m

The net saving on the State’s drugs bill resulting from an agreement with the pharmaceutical industry will be less than half …

Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00

Elderly in care widely abused, survey finds

Evidence of widespread neglect and abuse of older people living in residential care has been uncovered in a national survey of…

Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00

Minister to be called to explain refusal to comply with equality Acts

Minister for Health James Reilly and his senior officials are to be called before an Oireachtas committee to explain their refusal…

Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00

Abuse of vulnerable elderly in residential care homes is rife

ANALYSIS: Elder abuse is a common occurrence in Irish residential nursing homes

Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00

More than half of nursing home staff 'observed neglect' - survey

One-quarter of nursing home staff say they were involved in at least one "neglectful act" in respect of residents, according …

Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00

Wine drinkers reeling after €1 hike

Wine drinkers have been left reeling after a “dramatic” increase in the excise on a standard bottle was announced by Minister…

Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00

Department of Health to get extra €150m

The Department of Health is being provided with an additional €150 million next year to ease its budgetary pressures, Minister…

Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00

Extra €1bn for two departments

More than €1 billion in additional funding is being provided to two Government departments which have massively overspent their…

Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00

Children's hospital set for site at the Coombe until final hour

The Government made a last-minute decision to switch the location for the new national children’s hospital from beside the Coombe…

Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00

Shortall turns down €33,000 severance pay

Former Minister of State Róisín Shortall has waived her entitlement to over €33,000 in severance pay due to her after she resigned…

Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00

Garda Ombudsman investigates negligence claims by ex-Isme chief

The Garda Ombudsman is investigating two complaints of negligence against the Garda Síochána by a former chief executive of the…

Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00

Government sets out position on abortion

Any seriously ill woman who is pregnant and who has had a request for a termination refused is entitled to a second medical opinion…

Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00

TDs claim Quinn seemed to agree that Reilly 'was not up to the job'

Minister for Health James Reilly was under growing political pressure last night after criticism of his performance by Cabinet…

Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00

Labour rifts expected over budget plans

Labour is facing a backbencher revolt over proposals to reduce child benefit and for further health cuts in the budget.

Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00

Inspectors voice serious concern over care home

Standards at a Dublin nursing home have been severely criticised by inspectors from the Health Information and Quality Authority…

Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00

Call to curb sale of alcohol

A leading public health specialist has made a pre-budget call for a national strategy to control sales of alcohol at discount…

Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00

Cuts are destroying healthcare, says Reilly

“Hard, snap decisions” are being made in the health system to reduce the deficit at the end of the year, Minister for Health …

Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00

SF says Health will seek extra €360m

A spokesman for Minister for Health James Reilly has described as speculation a Sinn Féin claim that he is seeking €360 million…

Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00

Minister says no risk from fewer staff

Minister for Health James Reilly has rejected a claim by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) that staff shortages…

Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00

Reilly rejects INMO staffing claim

Minister for Health James Reilly has rejected a claim by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation that staff shortages are …

Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
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