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Family of man who died from ‘overwhelming sepsis’ after discharge settles legal action
High Court hears of failure to properly investigate Michael Cuddihy’s complaints at University Hospital Limerick
James Johnston, father of teenager Aoife Johnston, dies following cancer diagnosis
Aoife’s father James and family pursued justice over hospital care of daughter who died of meningitis at University Hospital Limerick
Man (20s) seriously injured in scrambler bike crash
Regulations to ban scramblers in public places to be called Grace’s Law, due to be signed this month in wake of death of Grace Lynch (16)
Woman (20s) critically injured following assault by group ‘armed with weapons’ in Tipperary
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following incident on the R494 at Birdhill
Two men hospitalised with serious head injuries in separate Limerick assaults
Gardaí investigating both incidents which took place on Athlunkard Street and St Alphonsus Street in the city
HSE admits doctor convicted of raping nurse should have been suspended from duty
Authorities reviewing employment circumstances of Dr Louay Kila, jailed last week for eight years
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
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
Fresh data shows an increased spend on private patient transport up from €39m to €61m since 2021
‘Use of taxis allows flexibility in the face of variable demand’ says HSE
Man (70s) dies following car crash in Co Tipperary
The collision occurred shortly after 2.15pm on Sunday at Holycross
HSE apologises to family over father’s death after medics failed to perform CAT scan
John Tuohy (68) died at University Hospital Limerick in 2022 following falls in his home causing a head injury
Gardaí want to be told inquiry findings over woman’s death after surgery, committee hears
Professional misconduct and poor performance have been proven against surgeon Ashish Uday Lal
Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct after teen dies three days post-operation
Jessica Sheedy (18) had to gone to University Hospital Limerick to remove benign tumour from abdomen
Verdict of medical misadventure in death of woman who died after home birth
HSE suspended home births in midwest following Laura Liston’s death and service has not resumed since
Overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick a serious issue 45 years ago
Special report highlighted patient deaths and issues with ‘bed-blocking’
Boy (12) settles case over injury suffered at birth for €900,000
Noah Boland sued HSE over Erb’s Palsy, claiming it would leave him with life long disability
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
Man (79) choked to death on food lodged in his larynx at University Hospital Limerick
Coroner’s Court hears ‘unusual case’ involving ‘very liked and respected gentleman’ Liam Geehan
Verdict of medical misadventure recorded in death of teen Niamh McNally at UHL
John McNamara, presiding coroner at Limerick coroner’s court, said Niamh McNally’s death was a ‘tragic and rare event’
‘Mammy, I can’t breathe’: Mother of Niamh McNally (16) recalls her death in Limerick hospital
Carolyn O’Neill tells inquest her daughter turned to her and said ‘Mammy, I can’t breathe’ before her death
How Ireland plans to speed up the delivery of big projects
Department of Public Expenditure has been criticised over hurdles large projects have had to clear
Two killed in separate road crashes in Tipperary
Two separate single-vehicle incidents happened in Birdhill and Toomevara
Women being ‘short-changed’ due to lack of birthing options, campaign group claims
Homebirths in the midwest were suspended following the death of Limerick woman Laura Liston in June 2022, after the homebirth of her first child
Woman flagged for sepsis but not given medication in time died of respiratory failure
Leona Cusack (33) only received ‘narrow’ spectrum of antibiotics in ‘breach’ of HSE protocols, inquest hears
Woman’s family ‘haunted’ by fear her death a day after miscarriage was preventable
Leona Cusack (33), from Shannon, Co Clare, died at University Hospital Limerick in 2024
Woman (40s) in critical condition following crash involving car and horse
The incident happened shortly after 3am on the N85 near Ennis, Clare
Health Minister not ruling out extra hospital to solve HSE Mid West overcrowding
State’s health watchdog recommends three options for improving patient safety in the region
Hiqa report highlights how healthcare impasse in midwest can be linked to one decision
Current situation can be tied back to the closure of three smaller EDs in 2009
Recommendations of Hiqa review of HSE Mid-West branded ‘very disrespectful’ by campaigners
Third option to tackle overcrowding is to develop a new hospital in HSE Mid West, says Hiqa
Man charged with assault causing harm and burglary after pensioner dies in Tipperary Town
Nenagh District Court told Sean Harding (31) replied ‘No’ when charges put to him by gardaí after caution
Cost of hiring agency staff in hospitals hit €380m last year
HSE says high spend was despite intensive recruitment efforts, but David Cullinane criticises figures as ‘completely unacceptable’
HSE apologises over delay in acting on X-ray showing man aged 91 had swallowed dentures
Daniel O’Leary later died with choking complications, High Court hears
Boy (4) died of severe brain injury after choking on cocktail sausage, inquest hears
Robert Power-O’Meara’s mother recalls cooking in kitchen when he came to her ‘pointing at his throat’ in August 2022
University Hospital Limerick accused of laughing at patient in wheelchair
Treatment and behaviour ‘unacceptable’, says HSE but Workplace Relations Commission complaint dismissed due to passage of time
Hospitals allowed to act like ‘independent republics’ for too long, says Minister for Health
Productivity dashboard showing activity levels, waiting lists and more will ‘hold healthcare facilities to account’
Three men hospitalised following violent clashes in Limerick city
Violence linked to feuding between rival criminal families
Fund set up by Micheál Martin 20 years ago to cut hospital waiting lists under fresh scrutiny
Questions raised over governance and transparency of waiting list initiatives after hospital controversies
Consultants diverted public patients to private companies, earning €14.2 million in a year, Dáil told
Minister says detailed survey underway of all ‘insourcing’ across HSE
Truck driver who hit and injured father of rugby star Conor Murray had previous driving convictions
Seamus Hanrahan pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm to Gerry Murray after running through a stop sign
HSE spent nearly €23m on private radiotherapy services last year
Gaps in services ‘caused by understaffing and under resourcing’
Girl who sued over dog attack settles High Court action for €65,000
Alice Candido da Costa, three at the time, was living on Limerick farm when alleged attack occurred
‘She’s missed out on so much’: Family of Aoife Johnston, who died in Limerick hospital, determined to keep her memory alive
Teenager’s father James has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, dealing a further blow to the family
Portiuncula hospital: External reviews begin following concern over delivery of nine babies
HSE appoints management team to oversee and manage maternity services with immediate effect
Ukrainians in Ireland: ‘All of a sudden it’s like you’ve lost interest in us’
At least 1,000 Ukrainian refugees face relocation in a push to reduce State accommodation contracts
More hospital appointments to be cancelled due to cold snap, HSE says
Cold snap comes as country experiences surge in winter illnesses such as flu
Public hospitals made almost €390m from private patients last year
The public-only consultant contract is likely to result in financial deficits in some hospitals, due to the loss of private income
UHL chief clinical director to return to role and partake in disciplinary process, High Court hears
HSE to pay 75% of Prof Brian Lenehan’s legal costs for the case
HSE chief weighed decision to place University Hospital Limerick clinical director on leave, court hears
Prof Brian Lenehan takes case over being put on leave following death of teenager Aoife Johnston
UHL chief clinical director claims his administrative leave pending Aoife Johnston inquiry is unlawful
Prof Brian Lenehan does not know why a system for dealing with overcrowding in the emergency department was not implemented at the time of the 16 year old’s death, the High Court heard
Limerick County constituency candidates list: Difficult to see any result other than the return of three incumbents
Election 2024: Pressure on services at University Hospital Limerick a major concern in the county
Limerick City constituency candidates list: Biggest issue is concern over services at University Hospital Limerick
Election 2024: Almost half the candidates also contested the race to become Ireland’s first directly elected mayor
Aoife Johnston’s family settle High Court action over her death at UHL
The 16-year-old died at the hospital in December 2022 after waiting for hours to be treated in the emergency department
Fintan O’Toole: Politicians are in a long-distance relationship with the consequences of their decisions
Take Ireland’s top manufacturer of insulation - not Kingspan, but the HSE. It creates layers of impenetrable padding between political decision-makers and the consequences
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