Construction of new National Maternity Hospital expected to begin next year
The €1.86 billion project is due for completion in 2033
Rising demand raises concerns for ‘fiscal sustainability’ of healthcare system, ESRI says
Growing and ageing population will increase pressure on services and public purse in years ahead
‘Every maternity negligence case costs us a midwife’, doctors’ group warns
Prof Gabrielle Colleran, president of the IHCA, said these cases have a huge impact on staff
Health budget no longer based on evidence, consultants’ conference told
Cork University Hospital CEO says returning to HSE ‘like stepping back in time’
Consultants’ private healthcare in public settings has ‘ceased’, HSE review finds
All regions provided assurance private practice in public settings had ceased, HSE says
Senior hospital doctors criticise Minister for Health’s ‘closed-door’ approach to engagement
Union says if ‘engagement is being systematically discouraged or prevented, that would be a matter of ‘profound concern’
State should consider making weight-loss drug Wegovy available to patients, report says
National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics ruled the medication is value for money when used to treat overweight patients in some situations
Health service workers claim no choice but to strike
Mater hospital staff cite absence of pay deal, cost of living, inflation and surging property prices as reason for stoppage
Ban on public sale of nitrous oxide being considered over damage to young people’s health
Separately, gardaí to refer first-time offenders found with ‘small amount’ of drugs to health services
GLP-1s in Ireland: How weight-loss medications work under the HSE system
Ozempic and Mounjaro are not available for free on medical card or subsidised by the Drugs Payment Scheme
Plant-based dairy alternatives not recommended for teens, says food watchdog
Protein powders, shakes and supplementary drinks were unnecessary to meet protein goals, it said
Psychotherapy group files complaint to EU against Minister for Health over sector standards
Formal complaint ‘not an action we have taken lightly, says IACP chief executive
How can runaway spending in the health service be reined in?
The budget overrun in the health service could reach €1bn by the end of year, despite spending curbs being put in place
Hospital waiting lists climb above one million people
Irish Patients’ Association chief calls on Coalition to advance ‘credible recovery plan’
Recall notice issued over three Marks & Spencer ready-to-eat meal products
FSAI notice issued on behalf of food firm Greencore amid concerns over possible presence of Salmonella in pistachios