Person: Fergal Bowers

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Couple at centre of Holles Street termination case call on Minister to establish independent inquiry

A couple who terminated their pregnancy after a series of tests wrongly suggested the presence of a fatal foetal abnormality have called on the Minister for Health to intervene and establish an independent inquiry into their case.

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Irish Examiner journalist picks up honour at media awards

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Vital hospital equipment failing across the country

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Hanly report reveals cutbacks in health services

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Calls for public inquiry of removal of brains

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Doctors' strike raises health concerns

Rift between McCreevy and Micheál Martin

According to the Sunday Independent this morning there is tension between the Ministers for Finance and Health.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2002

Hospital waiting lists increase by almost 4,500

Hospital waiting lists have been increased by almost 4,500 according to new figures released by the Department of Health.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2002

Our Lady's seeks indemnity in organ inquiry

Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin, Co Dublin has asked the State to indemnify it from all claims coming from parents, before it participates in the Dunne inquiry into the organ retention scandal.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2002

Samaritans work not unnoticed

I AGREE wholeheartedly with The Samaritans’ Public Relation Manager, Paul O’Hare’s comments on suicide.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2002

Former Blood Bank chief faces virus inquiry

FORMER chief medical officer of the Blood Transfusion Service Dr Terry Walsh is facing a formal inquiry into his actions in the Hepatitis C infection scandal.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2002

Irish Medical Council orders Blood Bank to hand over documents

The Irish Medical Council has served an order on the Blood Bank to hand over documents relating to the Hepatitis C infection scandal to investigate its former medical director, Dr Terry Walsh.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2002

Dublin hospital review is significant, say experts

One of Ireland's biggest hospitals is ready to have an independent probe over the practices of sterilising surgical instruments.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2002

Irish doctors regulated

Plans are being introduced to monitor the ability of doctors to carry out operations and their general practice.

Sun, 07 Apr, 2002

49% support total ban on smoking in pubs

Nearly half of Irish people support a total ban on smoking in pubs, according to a new survey by Irishhealth.com.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2001