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More than 900 get cancer from alcohol each year, HSE warns

Consultant Marie Laffoy says 12% of breast cancer cases are linked to drinking alcohol

By Rachel FlahertyThu Feb 04 2016 - 16:24

Heard the one about EU law and Irish minimum alcohol prices?

European Court of Justice ruling in Scottish case has implications for Ireland

By Gavin BarrettThu Feb 04 2016 - 15:29

Andy McGeady: Time to look at rehab for brain injuries

Recovery is an aspect which is currently missing from return to play protocols

By Andy McGeadyWed Feb 03 2016 - 22:30

Why ‘Grace’ was left in home key question in abuse case

Analysis: A critical decision by three members of health board remains unexplained

By Kitty HollandWed Feb 03 2016 - 01:00

HSE chief sorry for ‘mishandling’ of apology to abuse victim

Tony O’Brien discussing southeast abuse case before Public Accounts Committee

By Kitty HollandTue Feb 02 2016 - 18:27

Foster home abuse allegations inquiry ‘for next Government’

Lynch says work being carried out by SC will inform terms of reference for future inquiry

By Fiach KellyTue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00

GPs criticise ‘nationalisation’ of family doctor services

NAGP conference hears calls to resist extension of free GP care to under-12s

By Paul CullenSun Jan 31 2016 - 11:50

Sixteen abortions in North over 12-month period

Number of terminations considerably lower than in recent years, Executive figures show

By Gerry MoriartyWed Jan 27 2016 - 20:35

Information on safety of maternity units to be published

Statements detailing facilities’ history promised in wake of baby deaths in Portlaoise

By Paul CullenWed Jan 27 2016 - 18:21

Ageing and active flex political muscle ahead of general election

Earn Our Vote campaign to deliver positive press on politicians who back elderly rights

By Ciarán D'ArcyMon Jan 25 2016 - 14:41

Varadkar disappointed at rejection of rural GP proposals

Dr Pádraig McGarry says €160m has been taken from rural GP services in recent years

By Rachel FlahertyThu Jan 21 2016 - 12:35

Shauna Keyes: I lost Joshua in childbirth at Portlaoise hospital

The law must change to legally oblige medics to inform patients of errors – this will restore trust

By Shauna KeyesThu Jan 21 2016 - 02:00

UCC president threatens to issue apology over appointments

Head of college says commitment made to fund academic roles in Waterford hospital

By Paul CullenThu Jan 21 2016 - 01:00

IMO rejects Varadkar plans to encourage GPs to work in rural areas

Minister proposed changes aimed at retaining doctors outside of towns and cities

By Rachel FlahertyWed Jan 20 2016 - 21:41

Crime office urged for tourists who fall victim in Dublin

Irish Tourist Assistance Service calls for Garda office move to city centre location

By Mark PaulWed Jan 20 2016 - 07:03

Meet the children who can't eat a plate of chips

Living with PKU: Families call for genetic disorder drug that is available in UK as highly restricted diet to hard to follow

By Sheila WaymanTue Jan 19 2016 - 02:00

Leitrim lobby group warns of effect of day care cuts and hospital’s uncertain future

Open letter from Friends of St Patrick’s urges politicians not to insult the elderly with vague promises but to come up with costed proposals for basic care

By Marese McDonaghTue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

FG manifesto commits to reform of health service funding

FG to propose multi-annual budgeting to allow health service to commit to long-term plan

By Sarah BardonMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02

‘You’re not going to let rural Ireland die’

Passions run high at a meeting in Clare of the No Doctor No Village campaign

By Rachel FlahertySat Jan 09 2016 - 11:41

Varadkar and Howlin clash over health funding

Ministers disagree on nurses’ strike and consultants’ pay during Cabinet meeting

By Martin Wall and Fiach KellyThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00

Rural GP position in Bansha, Co Tipperary, advertised again

The outcome of this week’s meeting in Clare will influence whether a group of doctors will run a general election candidate.

By Rachel FlahertyWed Jan 06 2016 - 07:56

State could do deal with doctors over rises, says Howlin

State may face having to pay out up to €350 million in worst-case scenario

By Martin WallTue Jan 05 2016 - 22:10

Tribunal rules HSE unlawfully withheld consultant pay rises

HSE to appeal amid concern ruling could mean compensation bills over €100m

By Martin WallTue Jan 05 2016 - 01:00

Clock ticks on supply gap in provision of nursing homes

Case for re-structuring of Fair Deal scheme

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 00:01

Government considered citing Aids in David Norris case

State was fighting in European Court of Human Rights to retain ban on homosexuality

By Fiona GartlandFri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00

Government prepared to take action on e-cigarettes

Fresh legislation effective on New Year’s Day covers tobacco but does not extend to vaping

By Mary MinihanWed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00

New bail supervision scheme for youths will be piloted, Reilly says

By Mary MinihanWed Dec 30 2015 - 00:39

Varadkar still committed to plan for minimum alcohol pricing

Minister for Health asks officials to study judgment by European Court of Justice

By Paul CullenWed Dec 23 2015 - 14:28

Government's planning for primary care a far cry from Reilly's prognosis

Report says there was no formal assessment of future population trends or how they would affect demand for primary care

By Cliff TaylorTue Dec 22 2015 - 01:00

Officials call for feasible alternatives for health reform to be drawn up

New plan should show how inefficiencies will be eliminated or scaled back

By Martin WallMon Dec 21 2015 - 01:00

Nursing home places may need to be doubled - report

Ageing population will require 24,000 new places over the next 20 years, study warns

By Paul CullenSat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00

Europan Parliament backs report that denounces surrogacy

Iona Institute says Department of Health should take document viewpoint into account

By Mark HilliardFri Dec 18 2015 - 21:05

Tax breaks for GPs could drive development of primary care

Report calls for incentives aimed at medics but rules out role for ‘passive investors’

By Martin WallFri Dec 18 2015 - 18:50

FF leader criticises lack of funding for drug treatment

Micheál Martin says cystic fibrosis patients will need help to pay for new drug, Orkambi

By Michael O'ReganWed Dec 16 2015 - 22:37

Clarity needed to determine if HSE plan built on sand

HSE envisaged 125,000 fewer medical cards but Cabinet feared figure may be misinterpreted

By Martin WallWed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00

Ministers reject part of HSE plan over medical card fears

Withholding of pay increments for staff put forward as savings option by executive

By Fiach Kelly, Martin Wall and Paul CullenWed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00

HSE plan to tackle rapid rise of healthcare provision costs

Savings of €110m envisaged through ‘targeted reduction’ in prescribing and drug costs

By Paul Cullen and Martin WallWed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00

Health care staff may look for additional leave

Howlin says nurses deal ‘will not lead to similar claims’ from other unions’

By Mary MinihanTue Dec 15 2015 - 10:03

What’s in a name? Confusion remains over titles in the health sector

In 110 countries ‘physiotherapist’ is synonymous with ‘physical therapist’ except in Ireland

By Jill NesbittTue Dec 15 2015 - 01:00

Hospitals set to miss patient waiting time targets

Health service plan warns of €100m shortfall for hospitals may lead to service reductions

By Paul CullenTue Dec 15 2015 - 01:00

HSE running just to stand still, with plan based on false economy

The lion’s share of funds are needed just to maintain existing service levels

By Paul Cullen and Martin WallTue Dec 15 2015 - 01:00

Amnesty calls for end to ‘hypocritical’ abortion laws

Figures show Irish women travelled to UK for more than 24,000 terminations since 2010

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 09:47

Manchester clinic accounts for 30% of Irish abortions

Women from Ireland had 25,000 abortions in England, Wales between 2010 and 2014

By Kathryn TorneyMon Dec 14 2015 - 01:00

Is data the key to curing the health service?

There is great potential for collecting and using the mass of data collected throughout the health sector to make the service more efficient, says KPMG’s head of healthcare

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 01:00

Putting people in green houses

We’re making progress, but Ireland still needs to change how it thinks about sustainable homes

By Sylvia ThompsonSat Dec 12 2015 - 01:00

Mental-health services in Donegal collapsing, says Independent TD

Economic ‘engine’ required to fund public services, says Taoiseach

By Michael O'ReganThu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00

Irish children eating fewer sweets, having more sex - survey

Young people smoking and drinking less but numbers eating fruit and vegetables rising

By Olivia KellyWed Dec 09 2015 - 19:17

Do hospitals need more money or do they need to be more efficient?

HSE describes report by Department of Public Expenditure and Reform as ‘misleading’

By Martin WallTue Dec 08 2015 - 01:00

Specialised €2.3m CF unit will enhance care, says consultant

Prof Barry Plant of Cork University Hospital welcomes new 20-bed unit at official launch

By Barry RocheMon Dec 07 2015 - 20:29

Nurses set to withhold regulatory body fees to force publication of reviews

Department of Health concerned at findings in nursing board report

By Martin WallSun Dec 06 2015 - 22:04

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