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Advocates worry at 'unprecedented' staff changes at the top of the health service

Patient representatives call for new HSE chief executive be appointed quickly after Paul Reid announced he would step down weeks earlier than he had previously announced

<p>The HSE's chief operations officer Anne O'Connor said yesterday that she supports hospitals postponing elective surgeries in the face of rising Covid-19 admission. File Picture</p>

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Cancelled surgeries could impact 1,000 people per day

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Kerry Camhs scandal was 'complete failure' of procedure and oversight, says HSE chief

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Rate of calls to HSE helpline soars in the wake of Kerry Camhs report

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'Enhanced restrictions' may be needed this winter, warns Leo Varadkar

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Over 18s to be able to register for mRNA vaccine from tomorrow; 1,100 new Covid cases confirmed

Nearly 80% of HSE servers and devices decrypted following cyberattack

HSE chief operations Officer, Anne O’Connor said that there is still a significant amount of work to be done before the service fully recovers

Sat, 03 Jul, 2021

Fergus Finlay: The Magnificent Seven have shown us how to beat the enemy

I’m not going to give you my list of all-time favourite movies, because I don’t want you to know how shallow and superficial I am. But I will bow to no-one in declaring The Magnificent Seven to be one of the best cowboy films of all time.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

HSE expects up to 80% of population would use track and trace coronavirus app

The HSE is to seek government approval for a Covid-19 contact and tracing app it hopes to launch later this month.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Around 98% of Covid-19 tests showing negative, says HSE

About 98% of tests for Covid-19 come back negative, according to HSE chief executive, Paul Reid.

Sun, 24 May, 2020

Covid-19: 10 confirmed deaths as fall in new cases continues

In total there have now been 1,543 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Plan to set out use of private hospitals for non-Covid procedures

The HSE is planning to use the country's private hospitals to carry out urgent non-coronavirus procedures over the coming weeks.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

75 nursing homes need ‘intensive’ support during Covid-19 crisis

Concerns have been expressed about deaths amid clusters of infection at care properties.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2020

Covid-19 community assessment hubs to launch today

Yesterday, 390 new cases were detected bringing the total number of positive tests to 4,994.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

HSE briefing: 'Capacity exists for surge' as revealed 794 being treated for Covid-19 in hospitals

HSE CEO Paul Reid thanked the public for observing social distancing and quarantine measures but encouraged them to remain vigilant.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

Limerick University Hospital's second MRI scanner will have 'very significant impact' on waiting times

A second MRI scanner at Limerick University Hospital will be installed and working by the middle of next month.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2019

Tánaiste: Govt not using 'magic money' to pay for children's hospital overruns

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has insisted “magic money” is not being used to pay for overruns for the children's hospital while pledging that cash will be found to fund the project.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Taoiseach welcomes revised contract agreed with GPs

The HSE has welcomed the agreement on GP contractual reforms involving the Department of Health, the HSE and the Irish Medical Organisation.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2019

Paul Reid appointed as new HSE Director General

The current chief executive of Fingal County Council takes over following the departure of Tony O'Brien last year.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019

Irish Medicines Board recommends against giving children Echinacea

The Irish Medicines Board is recommending that herbal remedies containing Echinacea should not be given to children under the age of 12.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2012

Parents back mobiles for child safety

FOR many parents, being able to contact their child outweighs the health risks associated with mobile phones, a new study reveals.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2005

Murder trial hears evidence from accused's sister

Closing submissions are due to be heard at the Central Criminal Court tomorrow in the joint trial of a man and woman accused of murdering her violent partner.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2004

Babysitter, 13, driven home by drunken stranger

A 13-YEAR-OLD babysitter allowed a drunken stranger drive her home because it was 4 o’clock in the morning and she did not know how else to get there, shocking new research shows.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2004

Learning simple sign language allows babies have their say

IRISH parents and carers can now learn how to teach hearing infants sign language so they can tell when they are hungry, thirsty, have a pain or need their nappy changed.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2003