Health Committee

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Stormont Health Committee hears 'people should discuss end-of-life plan before coronavirus emergency'

Dr Hamish Courtney, from the Royal College of Physicians, said it is important that those dying from the virus do so peacefully.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Health committee rejects abortion legislation amendments by pro-life TDs

Latest: The Health Committee has rejected amendments to abortion legislation put forward by a group of pro-life TDs.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

Examination of BreastCheck to begin following CervicalCheck scandal

The chair of the Health Committee says all health screening programmes need to come under scrutiny following the CervicalCheck scandal.

Wed, 23 May, 2018

Health Committee to assess procedures at Portlaoise and Cavan maternity units

The Dáil's Health Committee is assessing procedures in maternity units at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and Cavan General Hospital.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Medical cards down 30% despite claims of ‘no cull’

The number of discretionary medical cards in the country is 30% less than what it was just three years ago — despite fresh Government insistence there has been no unfair cull on the service.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014