There were 363 data-protection breaches recorded by the HSE in the first ten months of this year.

Kya deLongchamps is impressed by what she sees when she visits a period house near St Luke’s in Cork

A hospital has apologised in court to the family of a 75-year-old man who died a month after falling out of his hospital bed.

The Health Minister has asked his department to engage with the HSE to establish how four consultant obstetricians at a Kilkenny hospital have “decided unanimously” that their unit is not a suitable location for abortion services.

Cork hit all the right notes with its unique music event, write Eoghan O’Sullivan and Des O’Driscoll

A national campaign by the Irish Cancer Society failed to persuade hospitals to offer cancer patients free or subsidised parking.

Two mental health units have been criticised by the Mental Health Commission for shortcomings, including deficiencies on the use of physical restraint and dirty premises.

A 27-year-old brain-damaged woman who had sued over the circumstances of her birth has settled her action against the HSE for €4m.

It was a special Christmas delivery which proved it’s better to give than to receive during the festive season.

A major fundraiser is being planned to make up a shortfall in money needed to operate a charity-run home in Cork, which currently caters for 128 residents and 100 day care patients.

MUSIC NEWS: Though there were all sorts of stories about Michael Jackson’s perilous finances through the years, the late prince of pop did listen to some of the right advice when he managed to amass the rights to songs by an impressive roster of artists. 

St Stephen’s Day has lived up to its reputation as a busy one for hospitals, with figures from emergency departments around the country showing a spike in presentations the day after Christmas.

They’re as much a part of Cork’s Christmas tradition as spiced beef, the Holly Bough, and the Share collectors.

The work of St Luke’s Home, a care facility for the elderly located in the Cork suburb of Mahon which has operated in the city since the 1870s, was celebrated yesterday at the launch of its annual fundraising campaign.

Tommy Barker says this four bedroomed period home has city centre convenience and plenty of character.

St Luke’s walls have witnessed more intrigue than a box-set of House of Cards, writes Michael Cifford

Two sister hospitals in neighbouring counties have emerged as having the country’s best and worst death rates for heart attack patients in their care.

A woman who was in labour drove her car into a roundabout to grab the attention of motorists.

Glen Dimplex chief executive Sean O’Driscoll is to share his insights at the Annual Corporate Lunch fundraiser in aid of St Luke’s Home, Cork.

A little over a week ago sides managed by Brian Cody and Mick O’ Dwyer respectively played out an entertaining draw in a match organised to raise funds for two oncology.

The man staging a charity variety show in a landmark former church says he hopes the event will demonstrate the historic venue’s potential as a valuable community resource.

IT’S not often you feel sorry for the CIA, but pity the poor fools at their Langley HQ trying to make sense of the blatherings of Bertie and co.

The principal may be caught between a rock and a hard place, but his 400-plus pupils are on a winner no matter which side prevails in the All Ireland hurling final replay tomorrow evening.

One of the country’s most dynamic care facilities for the elderly faces a funding shortfall of €1m a year, in part due to the Government’s Fair Deal scheme for those in nursing homes.

Ministers have defended planned upgrades to hospitals in their constituencies which have been fast tracked by colleague James Reilly, the health minister.

A row over the fast-tracking of hospital improvements in ministerial constituencies has forced its way onto the Cabinet agenda.

Ministers were accused of using the HSE capital budget as a “slush fund for electoral gain” after it emerged Health Minister James Reilly requested the speeding up of upgrades to the local hospitals of two cabinet colleagues.

A young GAA player went through “hell and back” after an ambulance fiasco delayed his treatment for a broken leg by seven hours.

A special meeting of the Fianna Fáil Árd Chomhairle held last night has endorsed party leader Micheál Martin's response to the Mahon tribunal final report.

A special meeting of the Fianna Fáil National Executive will take place later, to discuss the findings of the Mahon Tribunal Report.

The infamous house once served as Bertie Ahern’s political power base, but now as the keys are handed over to Fianna Fáil, it stands as a lasting reminder of a period of dishonesty and corruption, writes Michael Clifford

Bertie Ahern will relinquish his grip on his St Luke’s fiefdom in the final act of his humiliating departure from the party he once dominated.

Talks to transfer the ownership of Bertie Ahern’s constituency office in St Luke’s Drumcondra, are to commence soon the Trustees of the property confirmed this evening.

No 7 Belgrave Avenue in the heart of Cork’s St Luke’s is a model conversion sure to attract big interest, Tommy Barker reports

THE operators of Cork’s first ‘super’ bingo hall have defended their use of Longford rugby club’s lottery licence to stage bingo sessions on Leeside.

THE row over the Taioseach’s pre-election commitment to Roscommon Hospital and the subsequent action of his government contrasts with his lack of a firm commitment to St Luke’s Cancer Hospital.

FINE GAEL is expected to name a date next week for a selection convention to choose its presidential candidate in what is shaping up to be a tough battle between former PD, Pat Cox, and Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness.

The race for the Presidency appears to be hotting up with more candidates preparing to declare.

EXPECTANT mothers have a right to be disturbed over the wide variations in the rate of Caesarean sections, induced births and other surgical procedures in maternity units.

THE family of a woman whose death following a late cancer diagnosis touched the nation has accused retiring Health Minister Mary Harney of leaving a legacy of “broken promises”.

Four baby boys are the first south east babies of 2011.

HEALTH Minister Mary Harney has criticised the protesters who threw eggs and cheese at her car for failing to use reasoned debate and democratic methods to further their aims.

ONE of the country’s largest care homes for the elderly is operating at a significant loss because of controversial new Government funding arrangements.

It has been reported that management at St James' Hospital has proposed outsourcing to a private firm jobs held by St Luke's Cancer Hospital staff.

HEALTH Minister Mary Harney justifies her decision to choose St James’s Hospital as a cancer centre of excellence over St Luke’s in Rathgar on the grounds that “experts” advised her to do this.

ST LUKE’S Hospital in Dublin which has been caring for cancer patients from all over Ireland for 56 years will be retained as a public health facility when its cancer services close in 2014, Health Minister Mary Harney said.

Former Labour leader Ruairi Quinn, has revealed he was diagnosed with cancer five years ago.

THE chairperson of one of the country’s largest care homes for the elderly has warned that it will not be able to care for its residents “properly or safely” under new Government funding arrangements.

A child who suffered "devastating injuries" at birth due to "incompetence" of the medical staff who handled her delivery has secured €4.5m in damages at the High Court.