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HSE expands 'virtual ward' service to all of its seven regions
HSE expands 'virtual ward' service to all of its seven regions
A technology kit allows patients to go home, instead of staying in hospital, and healthcare staff can monitor them remotely

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

HSE head unable to clarify when Portiuncula hospital will resume care for high-risk pregnancies
HSE head unable to clarify when Portiuncula hospital will resume care for high-risk pregnancies
It means 'between about 250 and 300 women' with specific clinical issues are seen instead in Galway or Mullingar hospitals

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Man with planet earth in hands
Only half of HSE steering group attended meetings to discuss its climate action plan
The internal audit also noted the lack of a 'comprehensive, consolidated database on the impact of extreme weather events... on Irish healthcare facilities'

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Flu outbreak expected to peak on Christmas week as over 600 people hospitalised
Flu outbreak expected to peak on Christmas week as over 600 people hospitalised
The HSE said the flu strain in circulation at the moment is 'easily transmissible' and can make people feel 'very unwell'

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Bag of six Ecstasy pills in a mans hand.
HSE fears extra-potent drugs entering growing Irish market ahead of Christmas
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has warned that increased production of the likes of MDMA in Europe may trigger more consumption locally

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Anne O’Connor to leave Vhi role and become the first woman to lead the HSE
Anne O’Connor to leave Vhi role and become the first woman to lead the HSE
Anne O’Connor will replace Bernard Gloster and is expected to begin work in the spring

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Boy blowing nose
Parents urged to consider flu jabs for children as stocks of nasal vaccine run out
Stocks of Fluenz LAIV nasal spray flu vaccine are running out — but pharmacist says parents could phone around as some pharmacies may still have some stock

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Drugs Illustration
Ecstasy alert: HSE warns drug users about high-dose MDMA
One pill doesn’t mean one dose: HSE advises of the risk from ecstasy pills containing as much as 300mg of MDMA — 'the highest [dosage] we've ever seen in Ireland'

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Waterford hospital to use UK pathologists for coroner-directed autopsies in the new year
Waterford hospital to use UK pathologists for coroner-directed autopsies in the new year
Coroner-directed post-mortem examinations include deaths which may be suspicious, accidental, or unexpected, as well as maternal deaths

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Pearse Doherty tells Taoiseach: 'You can't stop yourself from making life harder for people'
Pearse Doherty tells Taoiseach: 'You can't stop yourself from making life harder for people'
Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson made the claim over changes made earlier this year to blister packs — the types of pre-formed plastic packaging used for some pharmaceuticals

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Southdoc to double its doctor numbers as flu cases surge 
Southdoc to double its doctor numbers as flu cases surge 
Southdoc will double its GP staffing over the next five weekends as early flu surges risk overwhelming Christmas health services

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Female leg stepping on weigh scales with measuring tape.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro: Why Ireland is struggling to fund the new weight-loss drugs
New weight-loss drugs promise transformative benefits, but soaring demand and massive cost projections leave Ireland facing difficult funding choices

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

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State is ‘utterly failing vulnerable children’ on Camhs wait lists
New HSE data shows Cork and Kerry account for over half of all year-long Camhs waits as TDs demand urgent action

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Inquest returns verdict of medical misadventure in death of 16-year-old teenager at UHL 
Inquest returns verdict of medical misadventure in death of 16-year-old teenager at UHL 
The inquest into the death of Niamh McNally heard there were “so many missed opportunities” in her care at UHL

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

HSE apologises for 'failings' that led to girl's death at University Hospital Limerick
HSE apologises for 'failings' that led to girl's death at University Hospital Limerick
Inquest into 16-year-old Niamh McNally's death continues

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Marymount becomes latest Cork hospital to join neighbourhood watch scheme for medical facilities
Marymount becomes latest Cork hospital to join neighbourhood watch scheme for medical facilities
It joins Cork University Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital and Mercy University Hospital in the Hospital Watch scheme

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Chronic delays to health scans: 'This is growing all the time, it’s inside me and it’s growing'
Chronic delays to health scans: 'This is growing all the time, it’s inside me and it’s growing'
Unpublished NTPF data highlights long waiting time for scans which could reveal diagnoses of serious illnesses such as cancer or heart disease

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Patient lying inside a medical scanner in hospital
More than 46,000 people waiting longer than 18 months for vital scans
A growing population, more over-75s, and higher rates of cancer and heart disease in younger people is putting pressure on the health system

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

A&E targets
Beaumont Hospital charged more than €66,000 over HR/payroll system penalty
The projected cost of the project at the outset was €1,964,925, which assumed "break-even licence costs", but the amount paid to the implementation and support vendor was €3,818,935

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Harvey Morrison protest
Irish Examiner view: Getting to the root of CHI problem
Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died in July at the age of nine, having waited years for surgery. His parents have been vocal in calling for action on this issue

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Preparation to the post mortem examination.
Hospitals notify Hiqa of 123 unexpected deaths since September 2024
The Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023, which came into force in September last year, requires serious adverse events resulting in unanticipated deaths, or outcomes of traumatic births, to be notified to Hiqa

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

'Generation Rent' afraid parents will find their free STI testing kit in the post, says HSE
'Generation Rent' afraid parents will find their free STI testing kit in the post, says HSE
It comes as a HSE survey found that over half of 18- to 30-year-olds in Ireland have never tested for a STI

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Government figures asked to confirm statutory inquiry into spinal care at CHI
Government figures asked to confirm statutory inquiry into spinal care at CHI
Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill previously pledged that an inquiry will be held

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Four deaths among 24 adverse events reported to Hiqa under new legislation 
Four deaths among 24 adverse events reported to Hiqa under new legislation 
Events also included 12 incidents where babies were referred for therapeutic hypothermia

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

National Maternity Hospital costs approaching €150m before construction begins 
National Maternity Hospital costs approaching €150m before construction begins 
The new hospital is expected to cost in the region of €2bn when completed

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

HSE spending €2.5m leasing properties in Kerry despite maintaining 14 vacant facilities
HSE spending €2.5m leasing properties in Kerry despite maintaining 14 vacant facilities
The overall cost of maintenance and minor works to the vacant buildings owned by HSE in Kerry amounted to over €186,423 in the past 12 months

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

More children waiting for mental health services in Cork and Kerry than any other region
More children waiting for mental health services in Cork and Kerry than any other region
There are 332 children in Cork and Kerry waiting more than 52 weeks for a Camhs appointment, among 712 children waiting this long nationally

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes
More than 6,500 vacant HSE posts despite funds being available
Unions met the HSE on Friday to discuss their concerns, but said they not satisfied with the information shared with them

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Cancer treatment in a modern medical private clinic or hospital with a linear accelerator. Professional doctors team working whi
Service gaps force HSE to delay radiation therapy for 880 cancer patients beyond approved time
Antiquated machines and shortages of radiation therapists mean these cancer patients did not start radiation therapy within the recommended 15 days

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Patient receiving chemotherapy at the hospital
Cancer patient's surgery 'was cancelled due to overcrowding'
Irish Cancer Society to tell Oireachtas health committee about delays and failures in treatment

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Endometriosis framework welcomed as 'a good first step'
Endometriosis framework welcomed as 'a good first step'
There has been a mixed reception to the publication of Ireland's first national framework for endometriosis treatment

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

'Nobody said stop': HSE paid €15m to now-defunct firm without a contract for respiratory sensors
'Nobody said stop': HSE paid €15m to now-defunct firm without a contract for respiratory sensors
The Public Accounts Committee heard today that there is no hope of recovering the loss as the company has now collapsed

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Man who claims his autism is linked to his care in Tipperary hospital at birth settles case
Man who claims his autism is linked to his care in Tipperary hospital at birth settles case
The judge approved the settlement agreement, including an interim payment of €1.575m

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

New documentary serves as a reminder that sepsis can happen to anyone
New documentary serves as a reminder that sepsis can happen to anyone
Kim Wyse's 'Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival' is aimed at educating the public on the signs and symptoms of sepsis

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Advocacy group calls for more consultants to boost breastfeeding levels
Advocacy group calls for more consultants to boost breastfeeding levels
Last year, 61.9% of babies were being breastfed just after leaving hospitals — up from 60.3% the year before

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Hundreds to protest over 'total lack of choice' in birthing options
Hundreds to protest over 'total lack of choice' in birthing options
The Rally for Birth Options will hear how women face fewer choices in pregnancy and birth than ever before, despite promises made in the national maternity strategy almost 10 years ago

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Beaumont hospital went €2.9m overbudget implementing new payroll system 
Beaumont hospital went €2.9m overbudget implementing new payroll system 
Cork Labour TD Eoghan Kenny said it was "disgraceful" that Beaumont had not mentioned the overspend

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Four Courts Building on the river Liffey in Dublin Ireland
Father breaks down as he tells court €7m not enough to care for brain-injured son
The boy has spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, cannot speak, and requires around the clock care

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

HSE to sell landmark St Finan’s psychiatric hospital and grounds in Killarney 
HSE to sell landmark St Finan’s psychiatric hospital and grounds in Killarney 
The HSE confirmed its plans to sell the property after an update was sought by Kerry County Councillor Jackie Healy-Rae

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

drug syringe and cooked heroin on spoon. drug addict problem and therapy concept
Questions over 'incomprehensible' exclusion of community groups from drugs strategy steering group
The Oireachtas drugs committee is seeking an explanation of the reasoning behind this decision.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Worried single pregnant woman worrying about her future
HSE homebirth service audit finds no agreed national standard for travel time, says advocacy group
Kara Spratt, from Births Rights Alliance Ireland, previously organised public demonstrations in support of homebirth services in Cork to protect its future

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Children’s hospital may begin treating patients next spring
Children’s hospital may begin treating patients next spring
HSE chief Bernard Gloster said 'you couldn't but be embarrassed by' 'failings between CHI and parents' but denied the CHI orthopaedic surgeries scandals were the cause of its planned merger into the HSE

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Cork elective hospital will still be at planning stage by 2030, Oireachtas committee hears 
Cork elective hospital will still be at planning stage by 2030, Oireachtas committee hears 
The hospital had originally been slated for completion in 2027

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Harvey Morrison protest
HSE boss apologises to Harvey’s parents for being ‘let down’ by system
The case of the nine-year-old, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, has featured prominently in media reports and political debate over the summer and into the resumption of the Dáil

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

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