Dáil rejects Social Democrats abortion reform Bill
Two Government Ministers abstain while three backbenchers support move to committee stage
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Talks aimed at resolving ambulance staff industrial action set for Labour Court
Move follows 24-hour strike by National Ambulance Service workers over pay and grading
Micheál Martin under pressure over response to striking ambulance workers
Inside Politics: Spending ‘diktats’ from Jack Chambers are ‘going down like a lead balloon’, according to one Minister
Government flags ‘difficulties’ with Social Democrats’ abortion reforms
Holly Cairns said the Bill would provide clarity on terminations for medical reasons, including fatal foetal abnormalities
Striking ambulance unions urged to re-enter talks as patient safety ‘clearly at risk’
HSE says 24-hour stoppage on Tuesday had a ‘significant impact’ on services and waiting times
Frontline hiring pause ruled out by Minister for Health intent on replacing agency staff
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill aims to remove ‘artificial, bureaucratic barriers’ in trying to convert posts
Counting the cost of shingles
The shingles vaccine should be made available free to over-65s in Ireland, as it is in several EU countries
Scoping exercise into Michael Shine, Europe’s ‘most prolific paedophile’, to take place
Investigation could lead to inquiry into former hospital consultant following campaign by charity Dignity4Patients
Long shifts, understaffing and mental toll ‘causing six in 10 nurses to consider quitting’
‘Heartbreaking that we cannot do what we were trained to,’ delegate tells INMO conference
Irish medicines pricing deal already under pressure from tariffs and Iran conflict
Supply chains not just fragile, but highly exposed to geopolitical and economic shocks
Measles and whooping cough outbreaks linked to drop in childhood vaccinations, health chief says
Reasons for decline are ‘manifold and complex’ and may include lack of understanding of how serious infectious diseases can be, health committee told
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill unable to confirm when new national children’s hospital will open
Minister for Health said timeline is in place, but contractor has missed 19 previous deadlines
Bladder device used in children with spina bifida poses ‘no serious safety concerns’, says Hiqa
Hiqa examined bladder device on request from Minister for Health following concerns raised by advocacy groups
Vaccines for older people could reduce dementia risk by 20%, committee hears
Geriatrician calls for set vaccination schedule for older adults similar to childhood programme
Health service pressures due to older population a daily issue rather than future problem, Minister says
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill tells IMO conference she does not want to build another hospital in Ireland ‘when I know it would only work five days a week’
Former ceann comhairle Seán Barrett remembered as dedicated parliamentarian and devoted family man
Former minister kept order in the Dáil chamber as ceann comhairle during turbulent times of crash
Health services move to ‘contingency plans’ amid fuel protest disruptions
Services at Crumlin, Connolly, Tallaght and Temple Street children’s hospitals impacted
Italy challenges Irish plan to ban disposable vapes in rare intervention
Department of Health legislation to ban single-use vapes criticised as disproportionate by Rome
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has big ambitions – but can she succeed in health?
Articulating the scale of the challenge will be a test of the Health Minister’s willingness to make the changes required
Expansion of legal prescription of cannabis to be examined
Review chaired by Prof Shane Allwright will examine existing programme and consider broadening it to cover more conditions
Endometriosis care: What Ireland can learn from this progressive German clinic
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visits Berlin’s Virchow Clinic to learn about its pioneering work into endometriosis
‘No plans’ for French-style egg-freezing service for women considering later pregnancies
State-funded scheme only available for medical reasons, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Scoliosis inquiry must include adults who aged out of child services, advocates say
Number of controversies, including unauthorised implantation of springs, have prompted public inquiry
Children and young people face a ‘truly toxic online landscape’, doctors warn
Irish Medical Organisation calls on Government to use its upcoming EU presidency to educate people on risks of social media
Glasgow shows what happens if you open a mega hospital before it is ready: people die
We can hang on a bit longer for a safe national children’s hospital
Bam commits to April 30th completion date for children’s hospital, says Minister
Latest target the 16th such date proposed by building contractor
Health unions say HSE has ‘ploughed ahead’ with AI strategy without adequate consultation
Staff representatives seek ‘urgent meeting’ to discuss artificial intelligence policy in public health service
Whether grilling guests or praising fried food, David McCullagh’s delivery is proper order
RTÉ Radio 1 host brings droll authority to his daily show, while Pat Kenny effortlessly moves to weekends
Resetting the clock on getting new medicines to patients
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association president Shane Ryan is confident a new accord with Government can deliver for patients
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
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
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