The Health Minister says removing private practice from public hospitals is the right thing to do.

The Irish Medical Organisation says there is no evidence that capacity or waiting lists will improve by banning private patients from public hospitals.

A performance and oversight board to monitor the HSE should be in place next year once the necessary legislation is in place, according to the health minister.

Aodhán Ó’Riordáin was last night asked to remove a Yes Equality badge from his collar during a live broadcast of the Saturday Night Show.

The creation of a living wage — above the minimum wage — is set to come on the national agenda, the head of the Low Pay Commission told Oireachtas members.

THE 10 Co Clare-based children who wrote Dyslexic Brains Learn Differently have varied interests.

Ten emerging businesses are to receive financial and mentoring support under the 2012 Arthur Guinness Fund awards.

This weekend brings the final events in a year-long tribute to our greatest modern composer, says Nicki ffrench Davis

THE worst fears people had for wildlife on the Great Blasket Island have been realised, following confirmation that deadly mink have appeared on the island, off the Dingle Peninsula.

THE head of the civil service believes the private sector provides a clear and attractive option for the recruitment of skilled personnel for top-level posts with the service.

OLD-AGE pensioners should pay more income tax, the Dublin Economic Workshop in Kenmare was told over the weekend.