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Winter Flu Stock
Hospital overcrowding crisis: Almost 100 patients wait more than 24 hours on trolleys
HSE figures show 720 patients awaiting beds nationwide, while Cork University Hospital faces staffing delays and pressure to open 21 additional beds

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Potential contamination issues closed CUH's newly-opened €90m surgical hub for a fortnight
Potential contamination issues closed CUH's newly-opened €90m surgical hub for a fortnight
The facility reopened on October 12 after failing environmental tests, but staffing and recruitment issues are limiting its activity

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

'The south of Ireland needs this': Campaign urges stem cell transplant unit at CUH
'The south of Ireland needs this': Campaign urges stem cell transplant unit at CUH
The number of patients referred for cellular therapy from Cork and Kerry alone stood at 77 by the end of September 2026

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Procedures to prevent newborn brain damage were the biggest safety issue reported to Hiqa
Procedures to prevent newborn brain damage were the biggest safety issue reported to Hiqa
Neonatal cooling treatments were the subject of 121 patient safety notifications received by the health watchdog from September 2024

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Wa
Doctors warn new HSE recruitment strategy poses ‘significant risk’ to patient safety
The IMO says new restrictions on hiring could worsen waiting lists and threaten services as hospitals face growing patient demand

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Cork, Kerry and Limerick hospitals see biggest rise in emergency department demand
Cork, Kerry and Limerick hospitals see biggest rise in emergency department demand
An internal HSE report shows emergency department demand rising sharply in the south-west as disputes over staffing, spending and patient safety continue

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Hospitals across Cork and Kerry record 10% rise in patients attending emergency departments
Hospitals across Cork and Kerry record 10% rise in patients attending emergency departments
Hospitals saw 88% rise in the number of days temporary surge beds were needed to manage demand for patients in crisis

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram and other phone chat Apps on iPhone screen
Irish Examiner view: State access to encrypted messages a slippery slope
Strong groundswell of opposition to legislation proposed by justice minister

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

'Either I wasn't listened to or reports were not read right': Hospital apologises over cancer diagnosis delay
'Either I wasn't listened to or reports were not read right': Hospital apologises over cancer diagnosis delay
The High Court heard that Michelle Craughwell's adrenal gland cancer was not diagnosed at University Hospital Galway until last year, by which time it had reached Stage 4

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Number of problem gamblers in Ireland more than doubled in four years
Number of problem gamblers in Ireland more than doubled in four years
Last year, 352 people accessed publicly-funded addiction treatment services where gambling was identified as the primary issue, up from 159 in 2021

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

‘People are getting sick from the worry of it’: Cape Clear residents frustrated by lack of local healthcare
‘People are getting sick from the worry of it’: Cape Clear residents frustrated by lack of local healthcare
The island was without a single nurse on 51% of days between January last year and August this year

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

National Drugs Strategy 2026–2030
Three national networks criticise Government's new drugs strategy
New strategy doesn’t protect the independent capacity of communities to operate and organise themselves, shape policy and hold the State accountable, say national networks

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

HSE warn against health misinformation as controversial 'alternative nutritionist' comes to Ireland
HSE warn against health misinformation as controversial 'alternative nutritionist' comes to Ireland
'She has claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate of soda, which has absolutely no basis in scientific fact.'

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Limerick hospital staff say rising living costs make Government pay offer inadequate
Limerick hospital staff say rising living costs make Government pay offer inadequate
SIPTU, INMO and Fórsa representatives say inflation, commuting costs, high rents and staffing pressures are adding to workers’ financial strain.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Family of woman, 60, who died after going to hospital with abdominal pain settle action
Family of woman, 60, who died after going to hospital with abdominal pain settle action
The grandmother of three went in to Sligo University Hospital in August 2020 for investigation of abdominal pain but wasn't diagnosed with chronic appendicitis until April 2021

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Industrial strike
Fórsa chief sees ‘pathway to talks’ if Government puts pay at centre of negotiations
Fórsa, the INMO and Siptu say the Government must offer a credible response to pay concerns to avert further industrial action

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Nurse cleaning hospital ward
Food restrictions leave children at short-staffed Cork mental health unit ‘very hungry’, report finds
Residents at the Eist Linn in-patient unit in Bessborough told inspectors they faced strict limits on food and wanted greater access to snacks, while the service continued to grapple with significant staffing shortages

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Boy, 2, on 'borrowed time' settles action against hospital over missed heart defect
Boy, 2, on 'borrowed time' settles action against hospital over missed heart defect
His mother said her son has defied all the odds and keeps fighting but 'our family lives with the uncertainty of not knowing what the next day or even the next few hours may bring'

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Fórsa members vote in favour of industrial action
Schools and hospitals to be hit as tens of thousands set to strike
Widespread strikes expected on Wednesday after unions reject Jack Chambers' invitation to talks

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Before We Die
HSE will not publish report showing that 4,200 people need residential disability placement
Before We Die campaigner Tony Murray says the data 'confirms what is coming down the tracks' — and queries why HSE is not publishing the report

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Traumatic Brain Injury deaths
Cork hospital loses 50% of CT capacity as radiographer vacancies delay patient care
Radiographer vacancies are delaying diagnostic imaging and other procedures, worsening patient flow as demand at the hospital rises 12%

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Youghal Nurses On Strike
Strike action: HSE braced for ‘widespread disruption’ and requests non-union staff to cross picket lines
Hospital procedures, outpatient assessments, clinics, and primary care services will be affected

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Cork boy injured while hurling settles action over hospital care afterwards
Cork boy injured while hurling settles action over hospital care afterwards
Fionn Barrett was six years old when he sustained a corkscrew fracture to his thigh bone and was brought to University Hospital, Kerry in Tralee in August 2020

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

7 key facts every woman should know about womb cancer
HSE plans cancellation of non-urgent services ahead of October 14 strikes
Urgent cancer treatment is expected to continue, while patients affected by the planned industrial action have been contacted

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

HSE has bypassed 'last obstacle' to planning for long-delayed elective hospital in Cork, TD says
HSE has bypassed 'last obstacle' to planning for long-delayed elective hospital in Cork, TD says
Colm Burke said final agreement has now been reached by the HSE with all landowners, allowing a new access road to be built and a planning application to proceed

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Nurses to picket at hospitals across country in dispute over public sector pay
Nurses to picket at hospitals across country in dispute over public sector pay
"Right now, public servants are very clearly saying that they don't believe enough was done in this budget"

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Preparation to the post mortem examination.
Lack of recruitment in autopsy services causing increased funeral wait times, coroners warn 
'There are areas all over the country where funerals are being delayed', says Irish Coroner’s Society president

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Elderly stock
HSE figures show surge in complaints of institutional abuse in nursing homes 
A spokesperson for the HSE said that 'numerous factors' could be responsible

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Wa
More than 12,000 patients treated in ‘inappropriate locations’ in Irish hospitals in September
The INMO is calling on the HSE to publish its winter plan and recruit additional staff ahead of the seasonal surge

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Mike Nesbitt meeting
Operating theatre floors in children's hospital replaced three times due to 'poor workmanship'
Other issues reported by the Department of Health include compliance and certification concerns in the 244 bathroom pods within the hospital

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Confusion over residential figures for disabled children in HSE-sourced accommodation
Confusion over residential figures for disabled children in HSE-sourced accommodation
At least 127 children across the HSE’s six regions are now noted as living 50km or more from their homes

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Harvey Morrison protest
Parents and advocates call for scoliosis care inquiry to be made public 
On Monday a commission of inquiry was recommended by barrister Remy Farrell SC

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Government urged to establish private CHI investigation
Government urged to establish private CHI investigation
One of its recommendations is the examination of spinal surgery, including who in CHI knew about the plan to implant springs into some children

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review
Commission of investigation into spina bifida and scoliosis care could become 'farcical exercise', advocates warn
The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group said it is “deeply concerned” after they and other advocacy groups were briefed on the results of a scoping exercise, which is due to be published today.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Friedreich’s ataxia patients could yet wait years to receive life-changing drug, group warns
Friedreich’s ataxia patients could yet wait years to receive life-changing drug, group warns
Friedreich’s ataxia patients met with staff from Tallaght Hospital last week who explained the limitations in the current system around administering Skyclarys.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

South needs its own stem cell transplant unit, warns consultant 
South needs its own stem cell transplant unit, warns consultant 
"It’s a national issue, because somebody else is taking care of our patients," said consultant Vitaliy Mykytiv, adding that CUH offered the first procedure almost 20 years ago before it was paused.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Cork family faces €3,000-a-month transport bill to get daughter to HSE-funded disability training
Cork family faces €3,000-a-month transport bill to get daughter to HSE-funded disability training
Megan O’Sullivan has secured vital rehabilitative training, but her family says the lack of transport means she cannot attend

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review
CHI spinal surgery review still incomplete three years after concerns were raised
A review into spinal surgery concerns at Children’s Health Ireland was initially expected to take one year, but remains ongoing

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

HSE BOWEL SCREEN LAUNCH
Only half of eligible people take part in bowel screening
Information on free bowel cancer screening will be available through more than 1,500 pharmacies from next month as the HSE seeks to improve participation rates among eligible adults

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Three Cork hospitals well above HSE targets on staff absence rates
Three Cork hospitals well above HSE targets on staff absence rates
New figures show only one Cork hospital met the HSE's 4% absence target, with rates reaching as high as 8% at Mallow General Hospital

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes
HSE audit raises concerns over vetting of non-EU consultants
Governance arrangements for the recruitment of non-EU consultants were deemed 'unsatisfactory' by a HSE audit that identified significant weaknesses in oversight and record-keeping

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Wa
HSE doctors vote for strike action as health unions escalate pay dispute
The IMO said 94% of doctors backed industrial action as health unions call for negotiations on a new public service pay deal

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Senior man feeling pain at home
Elderly act as primary carers for thousands of adults with disabilities, report finds
The advocacy group Before We Die wants the report published, but the HSE said it was only intended 'to provide a baseline for future planning'

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Physically Abused Child At Home Sitting On Sofa
Irish Examiner view: Time to focus on children's eating disorders
Eating disorders are now the biggest single category of psychiatric diagnosis among children admitted to hospital

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

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