Will two new facilities – one public, one private – solve Limerick’s hospital overcrowding?
Report on 2022 death of Aoife Johnston (16) lead to increased pressure on University Hospital Limerick
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Use of AI provides ‘rare opportunity to reshape how care is delivered’, says Minister for Health
More than a million hours saved through the use of automation and artificial intelligence in HSE
HSE issues formal apology after Bryonny Sainsbury died from horse crush injuries
Report into the care of the 25-year-old finds ‘suboptimal’ communication and ‘additional’ opportunities for escalation of care
New Limerick hospital campus will be one of biggest in State, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Patients living outside Limerick should not have to travel to UHL for routine ‘cancer infusion’ treatment, Minister says
A shared image of abuse, missed exams and a university under fire: the student and UCD
Students protest in support of young woman who has criticised university’s response to sharing of images after her alleged assault
Claire Byrne is relaxed as she settles in to Newstalk, while Shane Coleman gets mad as hell at drivetime
Radio: Newstalk host is an ideal, unflustered presence when the you-know-what hits the fan
Medical Council ‘actively engaging’ in case of UCD student, Dáil hears
Ruth Coppinger calls for intervention by Minister for Health to ensure student finishes medical degree without further delay
The Irish Times view on the Rotunda: inertia and incoherence
Two parallel public processes have proceeded for years with remarkably little sign of coordination
What next for Dublin city’s Rotunda hospital after move to Connolly ruled out?
Maternity facility has been under increasing pressure to cope with growing demand for services and complexity in care it provides
Rotunda Hospital project to ‘jump to top of the queue’ under fast-track planning law
New planning application could be completed by the summer, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Plans to move Rotunda maternity hospital to Connolly in Blanchardstown abandoned
Maternity hospital will instead apply for permission for extension at current Dublin city centre site
Ministers from North and UK may be invited to some events during Ireland’s EU presidency
Hosting of EU presidency among several items to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday by Government Ministers
Full Central Mental Hospital could get more beds ‘in near future’, says Minister
Jim O’Callaghan says he’s aware people with serious mental health issues are being sent to prison due to lack of spaces at hospital
Construction inflation and labour shortages could hit major health projects, HSE says
Health service to open five surgical hubs and submit planning permission for two hospitals this year
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban
‘Digital wallet’ for age verification to be trialled as online safety becomes priority for EU presidency
All Rotunda options under consideration, says Minister after rejection of extension plan
Clinical needs more important than heritage aspect, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
What next for the Rotunda Hospital after its planned critical-care wing is denied?
One of Europe’s busiest maternity facilities was refused permission for an extension due to fears it might irreparably damage character of Parnell Square
Healthcare workers with Long Covid feel ‘abandoned’ as special payment ends
More than 120 staff were receiving financial support intended to cover pay before it was discontinued last December
Push to close nicotine loopholes at EU level, WHO chief tells McNeill
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of ‘strong opposition’ from industry over vapes and pouches
Government open to banning vapes in cars with children, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says he is worried vapes came to market ‘without any proper health assessment’
Scoliosis advocacy group calls for immediate publication of orthopaedic report
First phase of review into paediatric orthopaedic services that examined work of a consultant has been completed
Review of orthopaedic surgeon’s work extended to hundreds more children
First phase of the review, which examined work of consultant Connor Green, has been completed
Search for new Department of Health chief begins as Robert Watt’s term set to expire
Successor will earn lower salary than higher rate granted to Covid-era appointment
More than 230 children harmed while being treated by south Kerry Camhs given compensation
Minister for Health says new national children’s hospital still has more than 10,000 defects
HSE to clinically review 62 children who had orthopaedic surgery, following external report
Report commissioned in 2023 due to concerns about high rates of post-operative complications, infections in orthopaedic surgeries and use of unapproved springs in surgeries
New laws will spell out necessity for health providers to share data with HSE
Minister for Health tells Seanad of ‘frustration’ at some voluntary hospitals and ‘poor culture’ of sharing
Ireland doesn’t learn from infrastructure failures. We repeat them
Ireland’s children deserve a world-class hospital. Instead, they’re getting a €2.2 billion building paired with a €362 million digital gamble managed by an organisation that can’t ensure doctors receive their passwords on time
The ‘revolving door’: former government advisers and what they did next
Many high-profile political aides have taken up lucrative post-government careers elsewhere
Mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt could be selected by Sinn Féin for byelection run
Gillian Sherratt could contest election in Dublin Central - though may have competition for ballot slot
‘You can buy Viagra over the counter’: Bill to abolish three-day abortion wait introduced
Ruth Coppinger says 72-hour delay ‘does not apply to any other medical procedure that we have in law’
Controversial rent reform legislation expected to be approved today
Clashes in the Dáil last week when Sinn Féin said anticipated legislation would lead to more tenants paying ‘rip-off rents’
Zelenskiy slams Europe’s ‘inaction’ in Davos; Minister criticises dentists who offer Botox
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Minister intervenes in Spanish cancer patient’s European case amid concerns over impact on Irish medical negligence cases
Involvement comes due to concern court judgment could cause an increase in Irish medical negligence cases
State-trained dentists ‘should be treating children, not doing Botox injections’
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill condemns ‘drift’ to cosmetic work amid long waits for vital treatment
Minister for Health commits to faster delivery on new medicines
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill signs framework agreements with medicine developers and manufacturers to improve drug supply for patients
Child waits 11 years for psychology assessment, another waits nine for occupational therapy
Early intervention at primary care considered core to preventing mental health or developmental difficulty
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill interview: ‘I wish BAM would just give me the hospital’
Minister for Health discusses private maternity care, consultants’ contract and the new national children’s hospital
Cork and Galway hospitals have ‘persistent’ overcrowding issue, says Minister
Hospital system coped better than initially modelled during the peak of flu on Christmas week
Women in stressful jobs on how they manage nutrition, exercise and more: ‘I never know what each day might bring’
For Nollaig na mBan, we asked five women in high-pressure roles how they manage self-care all year around
Irish woman takes up role as head of European drugs agency
Lorraine Nolan headed up Health Products Regulatory Authority for last decade
Next year must mark ‘reset’ of relations between State and voluntary hospitals, says Minister
Plans for new national financial information system has been a source of tension
Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital transferring women as far as Drogheda due to bed shortage
Babies younger than 25 weeks were once not considered viable but ‘now we’re looking at 22-weekers’, says Rotunda master
Overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick a serious issue 45 years ago
Special report highlighted patient deaths and issues with ‘bed-blocking’
New restrictions will limit options for women planning maternity care, say consultants
From January, operation of public-only hospitals will take step forward with ending of transition arrangements for consultants
HSE must stop assuming more resources are needed for new services – Minister for Health
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says regional inconsistencies in different services must be tackled
‘Acute shortage’ of care workers amid ageing demographics, official analysis finds
Even replacing existing workers a challenge with a quarter of workforce over 55 years of age
The Irish Times view on blister packs: careful prescription required
A balance between patient care and the management of public funds is required
CHI to get access to new children’s hospital eight months later than planned
It had been agreed that CHI could have access to the site from April to mitigate risks of delays to operational commissioning
Dáil votes by narrow margin not to restore abortion Bill that ends three-day wait for termination
Legislation passed second stage in previous Dáil but TDs decided by 73 to 71 to reject Bill
More hospital beds to be provided in midwest to tackle overcrowding, says Minister
Acute bed capacity at University Hospital Limerick‘s Dooradoyle site to be expanded and second site to be developed nearby
Minister appeals to public to get flu jab amid ‘very severe’ strain
Flu season expected to peak over Christmas, with current strain particularly virulent among children under 15
Former Children’s Health Ireland chief takes up new HSE regional job on same salary of €184,000
Eilísh Hardiman ran paediatric healthcare group for two five-year terms before dispute after minister sought new chief executive
New rules around medication dispensing delayed after political backlash
Some patients were facing charges of €20-€50 in the new year for getting ‘blister packs’ from their pharmacies, Dáil told
Transgender care waiting list to close due to resource pressures
National Gender Service psychiatrist Dr Paul Moran says decision is ‘very regrettable’
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