Person: Michael O’Keefe

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

general

The full list of IMRO Radio Award winners

The IMRO Radio Awards took place last night at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

news

Cancelled cataract ops for six-year high

news

Thousands of over-75s face 24-hour waits in hospitals

news

10-month-old baby had 'classic symptoms' of abusive head trauma, trial hears

State of our health service: Harris should take advice from medic

comment-analysis

Health Minister Simon Harris in need of new ideas to tackle old problems

Simon Harris’ five-point plan all verbiage, say medics

The health minister’s five-point plan to tackle record waiting lists has been described as “verbiage” and “short-term” at a time when the health service has suffered such reputational damage that doctors and nurses no longer want to work here.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

New Angus champ Missie 535 ends run of Rosemead Karona

The quality of the Aberdeen Angus class at Limerick Show was reflected in the elevation of a new champ to end the successful run of Rosemead Karona J957 — within a forthnight of Karona winning his third successive Univet All-Ireland Angus Championship trophy at Mohill Show.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2014

Victim of farm accident in Co Meath named

A man who died following a farm related accident in county Meath on Friday has been named.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2013

Private patients ‘fraudulently billed’ for beds

Private patients who spend time on chairs and trolleys in public hospitals are being fraudulently billed for use of private beds, according to outspoken eye surgeon, Prof Michael O’Keefe.

Fri, 17 May, 2013

Children waiting up to 2 years for surgery

NEEDLESS administrative red tape and chronic surgical appointment delays are forcing seriously ill children to wait almost two years for vital medical help at Ireland’s three children’s hospitals.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2011

Home-bred qualifier wins top title

THE prestigious Limerick Lady title was won last weekend by John McLoughlin, Falduff, Louisburgh, Co Mayo, with his home-bred qualifier at Westport Show, by Grosvenor Lad out of Falduff Lady.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2010

Children could be left blind over cutbacks

CHILDREN suffering from cataracts and tumours on their eyes – one just six weeks old – could lose their sight as a direct result of cutbacks at the country’s leading paediatric hospital.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2010

Doctors reject 6-month stay on surgery

A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to put a six-month stay on elective surgery at a children’s hospital is unlikely to go ahead after doctors rejected the cost-cutting plan.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2009

Newstalk signs national licence agreement

Newstalk 106-108FM has today signed a ten year licence agreement to become Ireland’s first national commercial talk-radio station.

Mon, 25 Sep, 2006

Alternative rock station set for Dublin

A NEW alternative rock station is set to go on air in Dublin next spring, after a challenge to its licence was rejected in the High Court.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

Prize bond winners cash in on €7m so far this year

OVER €7 million has been paid out to prize bond winners so far this year as the value of prizes won has increased by 11% over the same period last year.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2005

Consultants vow ‘to walk off the job’ if sued

HOSPITAL consultants have warned they will “walk off the job” if any member is sued over the failure to resolve a row over who is liable for claims of past medical negligence.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2004

Gardaí investigate Limerick gang rape

Gardaí are investigating an alleged vicious gang rape in Co Limerick in which a woman was brutally assaulted by three men.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2004