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New vape tax set to come into effect from midnight 
New vape tax set to come into effect from midnight 
The new levy will see a tax of 50c per millilitre on nicotine-containing e-liquid for vapes

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Thalidomide Resolution Process
Thalidomide survivors urge Government to deliver long-awaited State apology and fair resolution
Thalidomide survivors tell the Taoiseach and Tánaiste it’s time for the State to finally apologise and deliver lasting justice

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Limerick welcomes Ireland's first new large hospital in almost 20 years
Limerick welcomes Ireland's first new large hospital in almost 20 years
The Bon Secours Limerick project included a design team of 24 professionals, and features a nature-inspired interior, flower-shaped light fittings, and cutting-edge technology.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Women less likely to get dementia if they take HRT after menopause, Irish study says
Women less likely to get dementia if they take HRT after menopause, Irish study says
However, women who have early menopause face an increased risk of dementia, the study suggests

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Overcrowding means hospital is assigning doctors to ambulances 'because it’s a space to treat a patient'
Overcrowding means hospital is assigning doctors to ambulances 'because it’s a space to treat a patient'
Nurses are balloting for strike action at a hospital which is dangerously running at 113% occupancy when safe levels are 85%

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

CHI boss told of HSE takeover just hours before news was made public
CHI boss told of HSE takeover just hours before news was made public
Jennifer Carroll McNeill announced on Wednesday that the three CHI hospitals would fall under the HSE from 2027

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Foot of newborn baby
Ireland ranks third globally for FASD as report warns of hidden disability crisis
A new report warns Ireland faces a hidden health crisis, with FASD rates ten times the global average

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Huge amount of potentially dangerous illnesses in older people being missed
Huge amount of potentially dangerous illnesses in older people being missed
Health services and hospitals are not ready for the rapidly growing elderly population in Ireland, Tilda report finds

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Close up of doctor woman hands typing on laptop siting on a desk at the office
'Significant gaps' in sepsis care create a challenge for early diagnosis
Health staff also said public knowledge of sepsis and resistance to antibiotics is 'poor'. They called for education on the risks and symptoms which should not frighten people

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

HSE to hire more dentists after 'unacceptable' delay in care for autistic boy in Waterford
HSE to hire more dentists after 'unacceptable' delay in care for autistic boy in Waterford
Tiernan Power Murphy, aged 7, was told of a 10-year wait for specialist dental care as he needs to go under general anaesthetic

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Exhibition to reveal how virtual reality can save the lives of cancer patients
Exhibition to reveal how virtual reality can save the lives of cancer patients
The exhibition is free to attend at Stephen’s Green shopping centre in Dublin. Email registration is required for the virtual reality event

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Mounjaro, which is currently being assessed for public funding in Ireland, is one of Eli Lilly's key revenue-raising drugs

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Health minister warns current spending levels are 'not sustainable'
Health minister warns current spending levels are 'not sustainable'
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says infrastructure, surgical hubs and capacity expansion must take priority as rising health spending proves unsustainable

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

HSE app reaches over 100,000 downloads but move to national digital records some way off
HSE app reaches over 100,000 downloads but move to national digital records some way off
Future plans will see patients able to cancel or book appointments through the app. Currently, the app is only linked to HSE websites

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Man using a smart phone while sitting on the toilet
Set a two TikTok toilet limit to reduce haemorrhoid risk, doctors advise
Study finds scrollers are more prone to piles than those who go to the lavatory without phones

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Illegal weight-loss drugs among 400,000 units impounded by HPRA in six months
Illegal weight-loss drugs among 400,000 units impounded by HPRA in six months
Health Products Regulatory Authority warns that black market drugs — many of which are promoted with false claims on social media — can damage people's health

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Review into children's spinal care at hospital still in first phase two years after it started
Review into children's spinal care at hospital still in first phase two years after it started
The review is a key report together with continuing probes into spinal and hip surgeries at Children’s Health Ireland hospitals

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

HEALTH Exercise Addiction 2
Stress and cost is preventing women from protecting heart health
Worries about the high cost of health checks identified as a key factor for women ignoring heart health

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Breast cancer study
HSE says ‘problem’ with viewing BreastCheck register will be fixed next week
The HSE said that these details are on the system despite the register 'not showing your correct details'

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Rare disease strategy launch
Care of patients with rare disease who live outside Dublin to be moved away from capital
It is among 12 recommendations in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030 which also includes the expansion of screening, diagnostic and genetic services

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

27/5/2010. Government to sell VHI
VHI becomes the latest health insurer to announce price hike
VHI will increase health insurance premiums by 3% from October 2025, following similar hikes by Laya and Irish Life

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Women suffer more extreme distress than men when diagnosed with cancer
Women suffer more extreme distress than men when diagnosed with cancer
Up to 46% of women deal with extreme distress at diagnosis compared to 18% of men

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Harvey Morrison protest
More than 1,000 people take to streets of Dublin for Harvey Morrison
Nine-year-old Harvey Morrison, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died on July 29.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

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Clients of closed midwife service urged to contact maternity hospitals
Private Midwives Ireland shut abruptly last week for financial reasons, leaving women scrambling for care

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Nazi scientist linked to thalidomide signed off on penicillin imports into Ireland
Nazi scientist linked to thalidomide signed off on penicillin imports into Ireland
Heinrich Mückter is repeatedly referenced in Irish health files, according to the Irish Thalidomide Association

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Irish pupils relying on social media and AI for sexual health advice, study warns
Irish pupils relying on social media and AI for sexual health advice, study warns
A major study finds Irish students misled on contraception, fertility and STIs as social media replaces trusted education

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

430 patients on hospital trolleys as IAEM warns Ireland needs ‘beds, beds, beds’
430 patients on hospital trolleys as IAEM warns Ireland needs ‘beds, beds, beds’
Hospitals face summer overcrowding with 430 on trolleys, 68 waiting over 24 hours, and rising covid admissions worsening demand

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

HSE completes review of homebirth services suspended due to death of Limerick woman
HSE completes review of homebirth services suspended due to death of Limerick woman
HSE Midwest said it 'does not have a confirmed timeline for when home birth services will resume'

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Children Using E-cigarettes or Vapes
Children who vape 'three times more likely to become smokers'
New worldwide analysis shows ‘striking’ link between young people's use of e-cigarettes and vapes, and cigarette-smoking later in life

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Over 4,800 older people waiting for carers amid staff shortage
Over 4,800 older people waiting for carers amid staff shortage
Delays are such a concern that Cork's Mercy University Hospital is now offering patients up to four weeks' homecare provided by hospital staff

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Installing Smoke Detector At Home
Public urged to check on elderly neighbours after 25 deaths linked to fires last year
Leitrim County Council reported the fewest fires (76) while Dublin City Council had the most (9,976), according to data from the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Autistic Waterford boy ‘in great form’ after delayed dental appointment but many more still waiting
Autistic Waterford boy ‘in great form’ after delayed dental appointment but many more still waiting
Taoiseach intervened after family told the 'Irish Examiner' earlier this year about the 10-year wait for treatment the boy faced

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

People visiting Cork mental health cafe 'often coming from trauma or bereavement'
People visiting Cork mental health cafe 'often coming from trauma or bereavement'
Solace Cafe, located in Cork city centre, offers out-of-hours support with peer support from volunteers tending to have lived experience of mental distress, says one service user

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Pregnancy Stock
'I fear the HSE won't step up': Pregnant women scrambling for options following closure of private midwife service
Community midwife Sarah McCann said 'free birth is going to happen more often' following closure of Private Midwives Ireland

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Nurse consoling a senior woman in the nursing home holding her hand in the nursing home
Increasing use of agency staff by HSE for care of older people 'a healthcare risk', advocates warns
Age Action said reliance on agency staff in nursing homes increased risk of errors, failures in care, and medical misadventure

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

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Closure of private midwife service may lead to rise in free births, group warns
Private Midwives Ireland is part of UK-based Private Midwives, which is also closing

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Ballymaguire Foods appoints public health expert after listeria-linked meal recall
Ballymaguire Foods appoints public health expert after listeria-linked meal recall
Over 170 ready meals have been pulled from shelves as Ballymaguire works with authorities to protect public health

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Weekly supermarket shopping
Adult dies with listeriosis as nine cases linked to recall of ready meals
The recall included dozens of products sold under various names at Tesco, SuperValue, Centra, and Aldi

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Airport signage for international arrivals
People living in disadvantaged areas ‘less positive’ about immigration – ESRI
The study is based on a large, representative survey of adults in Ireland looking at views on immigration

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

A young girl pictured having her eyes tested in Chichester, West Sussex, UK.
Routine eye scan could predict 10-year heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse digital retinal photographs, which are taken to capture images from the back of the eye to look for certain conditions

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Back view of smoking man holds electronic cigarette in hand with a lot of smoke around
HSE cannot support vaping and nicotine pouch addiction through quit smoking programmes 
The HSE has prepared a business case and estimates bid for consideration by the health minister 

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Patient ‘postcode lottery’ to access vital cancer care
Patient ‘postcode lottery’ to access vital cancer care
Many regional hospital units are simply too small for the number of patients needing treatment, Irish Cancer Society says

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

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ieExplains: The organ donation system is changing. Here's what you need to know
Everybody will now be considered an organ donor unless they choose to add their name to a consent opt-out register, or are among a so-called excluded group

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Prescribing 'King Kong' of weight-loss pills could see drugs budget jump to €10bn 
Prescribing 'King Kong' of weight-loss pills could see drugs budget jump to €10bn 
If the treatment is approved for everyone eligible, the State’s drugs budget could more than double, a doctors’ conference heard

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

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