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<p>Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill with healthcare workers at one of the new postnatal hubs in Shankill, Dublin. It comes after the success of hubs in Cork, Kerry, Carlow-Kilkenny, Sligo, and Galway. </p>

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Four more postnatal hubs to open after success of first five

'Every single community in this entire country should have something like this... it's just invaluable' one mother told researchers

<p>More than half the cases in each generational grouping were men. 87% of the cases showed extremely high concentrations of nitrite. Picture: iStock</p>

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Food preservative linked to increase in suicides, study finds

<p>'We have lived the reality of both late and early diagnosis. The difference is life-changing.' Liz McMahon's sons, Luke (8) and Sean (6) both have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). File picture</p>

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Rare spinal condition added to newborn blood screening test

'I will, yeah': Cork-based GP says foreign doctors in Ireland can face a slang barrier

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'I will, yeah': Cork-based GP says foreign doctors in Ireland can face a slang barrier

Drug abuse: Focus on health is better than punishment, Oireachtas committee hears

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Drug abuse: Focus on health is better than punishment, Oireachtas committee hears

Adults with intellectual disabilities 'will be left stranded when their parents die' – TD

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Adults with intellectual disabilities 'will be left stranded when their parents die' – TD

Cancer survivor calls for support for 'lifeline' that helped his family maintain normal life

Cancer survivor calls for support for 'lifeline' that helped his family maintain normal life

Ahead of Daffodil Day, one survivor who benefited from the Irish Cancer Society transport scheme is appealing for public support

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

HSE launches review into Cork couple’s pregnancy termination after incorrect diagnosis

HSE launches review into Cork couple’s pregnancy termination after incorrect diagnosis

External review will examine care given to Cork couple after termination based on incorrect diagnosis of fatal fetal abnormality

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

New HSE Mid West hospital plan 'must progress without delay'

New HSE Mid West hospital plan 'must progress without delay'

Doctors and trade unions welcome the commitment to build on the Raheen 44-acre site, and say momentum must continue now

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

'10 months ago I started a new drug treatment medication... I now have a normal life'

'10 months ago I started a new drug treatment medication... I now have a normal life'

A new injectable addiction treatment is helping heroin users rebuild their lives, but access remains limited outside major cities

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

'Everything on the table' for inclusion in new Limerick hospital

'Everything on the table' for inclusion in new Limerick hospital

The plans follow warnings from Hiqa to the health minister in September about immediate patient safety risks

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

44-acre site in Limerick confirmed as location of new hospital in Midwest

44-acre site in Limerick confirmed as location of new hospital in Midwest

The greenfield site is currently occupied by cows and there is not yet a timeline for when construction might begin

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

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Fergus Finlay: I survived a health scare and learned something profound

After a few weeks in hospital, I've learned about love and support and working through, and how remarkable my family is

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

HSE to acquire 43 acres of land at Raheen to ease pressure on UHL

HSE to acquire 43 acres of land at Raheen to ease pressure on UHL

It comes after an analysis of emergency services across Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary in the wake of a series of tragedies, including the death of teenager Aoife Johnston

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Launch of ‘The Replay’ - Bringing the Voice of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Back to Irish Homes

Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh commentaries replayed for people living with dementia

The unmistakable voice of Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is the catalyst in a new reminiscence therapy service.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Nurse helping senior man walk using a walking stick

Home care firms want HSE to end home support allocation model

Home & Community Care Ireland say current system is 'structurally flawed, prioritises speed over quality, restricts genuine client choice, and creates an unnecessary administrative burden'

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Rare disease strategy launch

Endometriosis awareness programme set for nationwide rollout

Previously run by just two volunteers, the MISE (menstrual information specialising in endometriosis) programme is now being backed by the HSE

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Drug dealer sells drugs for cash

'Ireland should have wide range of options on drug possession'

Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use heard from EU Drugs Agency principal scientist Brendan Hughes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal

Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal

New bill would compel the Government to clarify its position on co‑location — and if it says the Rotunda should remain at Parnell Square, the law would allow planning appeal to be reopened

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Bernard Gloster hoping to make big announcement for Limerick before he leaves HSE

Bernard Gloster hoping to make big announcement for Limerick before he leaves HSE

In his final weeks as HSE CEO, Bernard Gloster talks about issues in the Mid-West, nursing homes, Camhs, children's hospitals, and the HSE's disability services

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Novo Nordisk requests HSE to cover Wegovy on medical card

Novo Nordisk requests HSE to cover Wegovy on medical card

So far only one obesity treatment — Saxenda — is covered for patients with a medical card or on the long-term illness scheme

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

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Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 pill could be more effective weight loss drug

Clinical trial suggests Orforglipron, prescribed for type 2 diabetes, may be an improved non-injection alternative to Wegovy and Mounjaro

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Endometriosis: Search continues for key staff for Cork regional centre

Endometriosis: Search continues for key staff for Cork regional centre

CUMH clinical director said efforts are ongoing to fill all remaining posts. Meanwhile, concerns remain about ESAIS, the new endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Change in disability care is possible — it just requires planning

Change in disability care is possible — it just requires planning

Young people with disabilities face a cliff edge when their parents die. It doesn't have to be this way

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Laura Dowling on ending stigma surrounding women's intimate health

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Laura Dowling on ending stigma surrounding women's intimate health

Tommy Tiernan’s guests on Saturday night included rugby player Mack Hansen, pharmacist, entrepreneur and author Laura Dowling, and Choctaw academic Waylon Gary White Deer.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

HSE accused of concealing scale of waiting list crisis

HSE accused of concealing scale of waiting list crisis

Cork East TD Liam Quaide challenges Bernard Gloster, saying the HSE has given 'what seemed like deliberately vague responses' on staffing levels

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

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S Gareth O'Callaghan: What weeks in Cork University Hospital taught me about fear, faith and survival

A near-fatal asthma attack and a devastating crash revealed the fragility of life, the power of care and unexpected grace

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

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'Shocking' data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment

University Hospital Waterford and Cork University Hospital among six facilities showing regional inequalities in 'shocking' Irish Cancer Society data

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Cork community gardens to be highlighted at national event

Cork community gardens to be highlighted at national event

Denise Cahill will tell Safefood event about the work of 25 community food-growing projects in Cork

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Spain performs pioneering face transplant from donor who requested assisted dying

Spain performs pioneering face transplant from donor who requested assisted dying

At the Vall d'Hebron hospital in Barcelona, the grateful recipient said: 'I'm starting to look more like myself'

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Aptamil infant formula recall

Baby food fears: Inspectors visit Cork and Wexford plants amid toxin scare

Department of Agriculture dispatches inspectors to factories as global concern grows around baby food production

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Smoke from the chimney

Illegal smoky coal and wet wood still being sold in Cork despite 2022 ban

Council inspectors target wholesale fuel suppliers as councillors warn illegal smoky coal is still harming vulnerable communities

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

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Hazardous drinking leading to 'horrific injuries' every week in CUH, says doctor

Dr Eoin Fogarty, of Cork University Hospital, says he has seen young people "suffer life-altering events where they have sustained serious injuries needing long-term care, potentially ending up in nursing homes".

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird: How much is my life worth to the HSE?

Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird: How much is my life worth to the HSE?

'I’ve lost a lot of my fine motor skills, my eyesight is getting fuzzier, and my speech is slurring a lot more. I would give anything for this drug'

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Extremist views widespread in England's classrooms, say teachers

One in three pupils in disadvantaged schools missing a month or more of class, ESRI finds

New ESRI analysis shows chronic absenteeism remains entrenched in disadvantaged and special schools despite years passing since Covid

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why the Enoch Burke saga is bigger than one teacher or one school

Mick Clifford: Why the Enoch Burke saga is bigger than one teacher or one school

The Enoch Burke case highlights legal uncertainty, policy paralysis and how culture-war politics risk eclipsing students’ real needs

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

HSE's free contraception scheme 'should be expanded'

HSE's free contraception scheme 'should be expanded'

HSE data shows that, excluding general appointments, costs came to €31,396,464 last year. This included costs for contraceptive items of €16,472,479

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Darina Allen says school meals should be sourced locally and made from scratch

Darina Allen says school meals should be sourced locally and made from scratch

Darina Allen said her concerns that the programme was 'not fit for purpose' were shared by food professionals, academics and parents

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

UHL accused of 'cover-up' to protect surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over death of teenager

UHL accused of 'cover-up' to protect surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over death of teenager

TD calls for criminal investigation into hospital amid 'allegations of tampering with evidence and misleading an independent inquiry'

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

CHI hospitals can continue to train doctors, Medical Council determines

CHI hospitals can continue to train doctors, Medical Council determines

Medical Council inspectors approve training standards at CHI but warn outdated HR and IT systems are undermining patient safety

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald interview

Family forced to drive 90km to hospital as ambulance service could not respond to emergency, Dáil hears

Mary Lou McDonald said that the Government had been told in 2022 that 2,000 additional staff were needed in the service

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

WOMAN Dreams 4

Dental scheme for medical card holders 'in a state of crisis'

Fewer than 600 dentists currently operate under the scheme, which remains restricted to emergency care and extractions, according to the chief executive of the Irish Dental Association.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Chris Luke: Children need a healthy fear of inhaling gases

Chris Luke: Children need a healthy fear of inhaling gases

Don't leave it up to grieving parents — it's up to all of us to show kids the consequences of 'huffing' or volatile substance abuse

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

State's medicines bill is double what we spend on defence – health minister

State's medicines bill is double what we spend on defence – health minister

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's comments are echoed by health economist who warned that Ireland paying high prices for medicines 'does more harm than good'

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Young Scientist: Kerry student wins top prize for 'extraordinary' brain cancer diagnostic tool

Young Scientist: Kerry student wins top prize for 'extraordinary' brain cancer diagnostic tool

Tralee 15-year-old Aoibheann Daly is hailed for her 'extraordinary achievement' which could help doctors improve the treatment of brain cancer

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Nestlé recalls several infant formula products over fears of food poisoning

Nestlé recalls several infant formula products over fears of food poisoning

No related illnesses have yet been reported

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Migrant health workers in Ireland living in fear of racist abuse, warns medic

Migrant health workers in Ireland living in fear of racist abuse, warns medic

In many towns across Ireland, Dr Liqa Ur Rehman says, migrant doctors have formed private WhatsApp groups to help ensure their own safety

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Female doctor therapist listening to patient complaints, filling form

Ballyvolane primary care centre in Cork gets green light

Four-storey centre off the Ballyhooly Rd on Cork's northside is also expected to serve Mayfield, the Glen, St Luke’s, and Dublin Hill

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Visiting his Elderly Relative

John Lonergan: How older people can keep their spirits up this winter

Age Friendly ambassador John Lonergan offers practical tips for older people — and their friends and neighbours too — to mind their wellbeing through the long dark months

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Cork nurse suffering from long covid could lose home as payment ends

Cork nurse suffering from long covid could lose home as payment ends

The special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers which was initiated during the pandemic to ensure full pay for those suffering with long covid will end this month

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025