Homebirth options in underserved west of country could be created under proposals
Future model could see mandate for hospitals to have internal service with rotating community midwives
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Irish women’s birth stories: ‘Women are so vulnerable when they’re pregnant’
A 10-year strategy aimed at improving maternity experiences in the State is ending. Has it worked? Women who have given birth and those behind the initiative share their views
Time for a conversation about healthcare
Sláintecare is a noble aspiration, but ignores the reality of the private healthcare system in Ireland
Laughable to refer to HSE for drug treatment
I am working with drug users waiting five months or more to access treatment
The Irish Times view on cancer outcomes: a good news story
Despite significant improvements there is still much more to be done
‘The trauma, for kids especially, is huge’: A family’s struggle to get out of homelessness
David Carroll says rising rents, cost-of-living issues and mental health difficulties are putting people under increasing pressure
People caught with drugs can be referred to health system under new scheme
New approach is part of wider plan to reduce drug-related harm and support people to access help at an earlier stage
Elderly patient in alleged abuse video is not who was originally identified, says HSE
HSE Mid West has met a second family after inquiries found disturbing footage was not filmed in University Hospital Limerick
State-backed lender asked to examine loan schemes for medical graduates and electric vehicles
Newly-qualified doctors would be expected to agree to spend set period working in State under proposal
Tusla overruled conflict of interest concerns to award firm €2.5m contract
Senior officials in the agency sounded alarm about ‘crisis’ in system for children in State care
What do Irish experts think about controversial ADHD claims?
Treatment of ADHD is associated with significant benefits in physical and mental health outcomes, says Marie Boilson of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
Patients can now dispose of unused and out-of-date medicines in any pharmacy
MediBack is HSE scheme designed to reduce dangers to public from unwanted medication
Alternative venues found for couples due to have weddings at norovirus-hit Westmeath venue
Two weddings were scheduled at Westmeath venue this weekend before it was temporarily closed
GP numbers rise by just 185 in five years despite healthcare needs of growing population
Surgeries are closing doors to new patients, with concerns for rural practices if a doctor retires
Early access to all drugs for rare diseases is pie in sky unless we tax to pay for it
The row over Skyclarys, a new drug for Friedreich’s ataxia patients, was the political story of the week
Why families had to protest and even litigate to get Skyclarys for Friedreich’s ataxia
But high-cost drugs can damage our health system by denying treatments to other patients
HSE nursing home failed to spot early signs of infection outbreak, report finds
Staff not ‘promptly informed’ of need for enhanced cleaning after outbreak confirmed by public health
Scramble to find new wedding venues as luxury hotel closes after norovirus outbreak
Glasson Lakehouse, a popular wedding venue, shut on Wednesday following advice from HSE
Long-serving Mater employee wrongly suspended over patient complaint awarded €10,000
WRC says hospital’s identification and suspension of worker primarily based on skin colour ‘has a clear racial overtone’
Doctors at sexual assault units to get additional €10,000 each to address on-call ‘anomaly’
Irish Medical Organisation had informed HSE that on-call rates for weekends were lower than during the week
Children addicted to synthetic cannabis vapes can be denied access to Camhs support
Highly addictive drug linked to serious mental and physical health problems including psychosis
HSE investigating after video shows dementia patient being ‘disrespected’
Woman was at University Hospital Limerick after suspected heart attack when footage was taken
New figures show thousands of people not getting timely access to cancer care, TD says
Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane says figures released to him indicate areas ‘going in the wrong direction’
Low transplant rates have serious repercussions
We owe it to organ donors to ensure our transplant system is fully equipped to save lives
HSE agrees to fund drug for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia
Omaveloxolone, branded as Skyclarys, has been approved in US and Europe for treatment of disease
Radiologist who reviewed HSE patient scans had medical licence revoked in two countries
Dr Sattar Kadhem provided reports on Irish patients until 2024, despite Sweden and Norway revoking his licence in 2023 for misreading images
Robotic surgery one of several developments ‘pushing the boundaries’ of Irish cancer care
As more people survive or live with cancer, expertise is focused on life after diagnosis as well as improving treatment options
Friedreich’s ataxia patients await HSE funding decision: ‘It shouldn’t come to money’
Patients and families are calling on the HSE to fund Skyclarys, a treatment they say could help slow progression of the rare disease
What impact will ongoing grade-enhancement reductions have on CAO points?
Continuing enhancement of Leaving Cert results, even at a reduced level, means an ongoing distorting effect
Argument for legalising cannabis after concern over psychoactive substances in vapes
High-risk synthetic cannabinoids linked to ‘serious physical and mental harms’ found in vape products
Maintaining trust in healthcare when it comes to principles of fairness and accountability
Management should be subject to same standards as clinicians
More than 600 extra university places to train nurses, doctors and other key medics
Record expansion to be announced of third-level healthcare places to meet growing demand for services
CUH crisis shows State is at difficult crossroads on healthcare funding
Fine line to be walked between staying within budget and ensuring care of patients is not compromised
Irish doctor jailed in UK for sexually assaulting patients worked in Dublin care centre
St Michael’s House in Ballymun says it implemented all Medical Council safeguards and will be ‘reviewing for any lessons learned’
Cannabinoids linked to psychosis found in vapes sold in Ireland
HSE says ‘agile legislation’ needed to deal with emergence of new psychoactive substances
My boyfriend often drinks heavily and takes cocaine and I’m struggling to deal with it
Ask Roe: On the surface level, I find it disgraceful that my partner would get into this state
Sinn Féin leader urges Taoiseach to intervene after HSE opposed funding rare-disease drug
Move follows Fianna Fáil politicians’ call for HSE to change stance on treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia
‘Sting suits’ bought and warnings issued as jellyfish ‘bloom’ in coastal waters
Swimmers in Seapoint, Dublin, are ‘well used’ to stings but some now use ‘sting suits’
Dublin’s empty offices: White elephants and grey spaces in the ‘shadow market’
Multinationals are subletting vast amounts of unwanted space, but property firms forecast a shortage
Doctors fighting potentially serious infection outbreak at neonatal ICU in Limerick
HSE confirms that a number of infants have contracted pseudomonas, a hospital-acquired infection
Racism in Ireland’s health service
If we are truly genuine about our appreciation of migrant workers, then the least we can do is take their concerns about racism seriously
HSE began ‘enhanced’ support and oversight of Bloomfield following patient care concerns
Independent investigation of Rathfarnham hospital found patients were sworn at and threatened
Hiqa to review tobacco affordability as Irish smoking rates stall
Smoking prevalence has remained at 17 or 18 per cent since 2019 despite increases in tobacco taxes
Father of boy with Friedreich’s ataxia devastated as HSE recommends against drug funding
Craig Coady lost his 13-year-old son Rory to the disease last year and says his other son Paudie had hoped to benefit from the drug
HSE lack of national plan for conditions such as Huntington’s is false economy
Failure to act will not only lead to unnecessary hardship, but will also be costly
Immigrant HSE workers reluctant to report racist incidents due to lack of action
Discriminatory behaviours against non-white staff is prevalent, internal assessment found
Private maternity care no longer offered at two hospitals
Sligo University Hospital and Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise cease private maternity care
Woman says time running out for her as HSE delays decision on Friedreich’s ataxia drug
Emily Felix has taken legal action in desperate bid to access drug that can slow disease’s progression
The HSE was broken up into six regions two years ago to deliver better care. Is it working?
Restructuring Ireland’s health service was meant to integrate services locally, but concerns have been highlighted by regional managers and the HSE board
HSE issues Ireland’s first-ever guidance on birthing pools
Guidance aims to develop consistent approach to use of birthing pools in maternity settings
The Dunsink plan shows Ireland has a lesson to learn from the Soviets
Objections to Dunsink are not about what’s in the plan. They’re about what’s missing
Public-only consultants at St Vincent’s claimed for lab work done for private patients
HSE blocked practice after hospital asked for temporary exemption so arrangement could continue
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