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<p>Running Stephen Donnelly as a lone candidate was Fianna Fáil's 'only real choice'. Picture: PA</p>

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Stephen Donnelly lone Fianna Fáil candidate in Wicklow as opponent bows out

Senator Pat Casey took the decision to step aside less than 24 hours before Thursday evening's convention, making it a one-horse race after his wife Sonia Casey-Shortt also withdrew

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Government 'fobbing off' care for children with disabilities to HSE without handling pay issues

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<span lang="EN-US">Stephen Donnelly said that he held a “pretty open and frank discussion” with the chief executive of Royal BAM, the Dutch owner of the contractor’s Irish outfit, last week over the ongoing delays to the hospital.</span> Picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

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Children's hospital contractor 'committed' to June 2025 completion date, says Health Minister

We'll get a hospital eventually. How it was delivered will come back to haunt Simon Harris

National children's hospital

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Taoiseach: State won't be a 'pushover' in relation to new National Children's Hospital

National children's hospital

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BAM rejects claim it is 'holding State to ransom' over National Children's Hospital

Dail returns

Mixed response to Health Minister's plan to extend free contraception scheme to 16-year-olds

Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that he is looking at extending the popular scheme, currently available to those aged 17 to 35, to a wider age range including those aged 16

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Recovering Little Child Lying in the Hospital Bed Sleeping, Mother Holds Her Hand Comforting. Focus on the Hands. Emotional Fami

Plans to bring children from Gaza to Ireland for medical care

Some 30 children may be evacuated from Gaza and travel with a carer, and be accommodated in the homes of healthcare workers

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Role of pharmacies

Extending access to palliative care among key strategies to increase patient support

Ensuring people have equal access to palliative care across the country is among 25 key changes in a strategy to support patients and their families.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Bill to increase number of Seanad election voters on Cabinet's agenda

Bill to increase number of Seanad election voters on Cabinet's agenda

The changes arise from a Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality on how university members are elected to the Seanad Éireann

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Online content

€1m taskforce to tackle harm caused to children by online activity

Time for asking social media platforms to cooperate over, says Health Minister Stephen Donnelly

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

GPs industrial action

Catherine O’Donohoe: The GP locum crisis is adding to the pressure on our health system

Unable to get an appointment at a private practice, too many patients head to already overcrowded emergency departments

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

GP surgery stock

Only 25 extra GPs employed despite Government pledges on doctor shortages

Doctors warn that the crisis is not going away as almost one in three GPs is aged 55 or older

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

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HSE recruitment freeze throws up issues for nurses and midwives returning from career breaks

One member of staff said that the delay in a return had seen them seek alternative employment because they 'still have bills to pay'

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

UHL crisis: Why the Limerick hospital is a millstone around Stephen Donnelly's neck

UHL crisis: Why the Limerick hospital is a millstone around Stephen Donnelly's neck

For all the Health Minister's talk of reduced waiting lists and overall improvements in Ireland's health service, the dire situation at University Hospital threatens to overshadow all the work he has done

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

State-funded HRT 'should include menopausal women under 40'

State-funded HRT 'should include menopausal women under 40'

As Department of Health confirms it is costing a proposal to fund hormone replacement therapy, a menopause specialist highlights the many younger women affected

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

EU and US need to show 'real leadership' in peace talks, says Taoiseach

EU and US need to show 'real leadership' in peace talks, says Taoiseach

The UN confirmed that the number of aid deliveries reaching Gaza has halved, with fewer than 80 trucks a day arriving in June and July

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review

Children’s Health Ireland to send children with scoliosis abroad for spinal surgery

According to the Paediatric Spinal Taskforce, there was a 42% increase in additions to the spinal fusion surgery list in 2023 compared to 2018

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Specialist nurses to receive denied pay increase

Specialist nurses to receive denied pay increase

Valued at in excess of €4,000 per annum

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

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Retired healthcare staff rehired during covid hit with demands to repay thousands of euro

'Frontline staff who came back to help out — and who continue to help out because we have a recruitment embargo and we need them — are only now realising they need to stop working because it is going to affect their pensions'

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Doctor writing a medical chart.

New bill aims to digitise healthcare information in Ireland

The Department of Health said the Health Information Bill will be "transformative for patients and health professionals alike".

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Workplace smoking ban anniversary

Families' concerns over €19m scoliosis fund being spent elsewhere 'ignored'

Sinn Féin criticises 'list of incompetencies in terms of the minister for health'

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Stock of cigarette smoking

Ireland to raise minimum age for buying cigarettes and tobacco to 21

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will commence the passage of the Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment Bill 2024 on Thursday

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Safe sex, no STDs.

Free Contraception Scheme expands to include women aged 35

It comes amid the expansion of the Free Contraception Scheme which is now set to include women between the ages of 17 - 35

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Dozens of families in High Court over prescription of Epilim during pregnancy

Dozens of families in High Court over prescription of Epilim during pregnancy

Cases resolved or pending relate to the prescription of epilepsy medication containing sodium valproate to pregnant women

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

External reviews into deaths at Cork and Kerry maternity units to be conducted

External reviews into deaths at Cork and Kerry maternity units to be conducted

Three deaths linked to pregnancy over a short time period is unusual in Ireland, where such tragedies remain a rare occurrence

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

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Families affected by Epilim want inquiry to tell them when risks were first known

The families welcomed the appointment of Bríd O'Flaherty as chairwoman of the enquiry into the sodium valproate epilepsy drug

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Vaccination little girl.

RSV vaccine programme to be rolled out for newborns to prevent winter spike

There were 1,397 RSV hospitalisations in infants under one year of age last year, with more than 1,000 of these under the age of six months

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

'Rampant misinformation' marred bid to battle measles, says Health Minister

'Rampant misinformation' marred bid to battle measles, says Health Minister

Almost a fifth of males aged 18 to 19 are 'non-immune' according to official documents

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

HSE gives UHL crisis team three more weeks to find overcrowding solution

HSE gives UHL crisis team three more weeks to find overcrowding solution

A HSE spokeswoman said the team is continuing its work to support the hospital as well as services across the region

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Stephen Donnelly 'not satisfied with situation' at University Hospital Limerick

Stephen Donnelly 'not satisfied with situation' at University Hospital Limerick

Has been consistently one of the worst-performing facilities with regard to trolleys in the country for several years

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Plans to raise minimum smoking age to 21 approved by Cabinet

Plans to raise minimum smoking age to 21 approved by Cabinet

The new proposal is designed to reduce Ireland’s adult smoking rate to less than 5

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Minimum smoking age to rise to 21 under proposed new legislation

Minimum smoking age to rise to 21 under proposed new legislation

Data shows that those aged 18 to 21 are at high risk of becoming smokers

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Children Using E-cigarettes or Vapes

Catherine Conlon: Time to tackle vaping with strong legislation

Medical research all points one way — we must pass laws to ban disposable vapes, limit flavours, and mandate plain packaging

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Health minister denies claims Mid-West hospitals review is an election stunt

Health minister denies claims Mid-West hospitals review is an election stunt

The review was announced on Thursday, just weeks after Stephen Donnelly and HSE boss Bernard Gloster announced measures they said would alleviate the hospital overcrowding crisis

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Mid-West emergency care review 'step in the right direction', say campaigners

Mid-West emergency care review 'step in the right direction', say campaigners

The review will consider the case for a second emergency department to support University Hospital Limerick, which is regularly the country's most overcrowded hospital

Thu, 09 May, 2024

HSE plan to repurpose Nenagh nursing home sparks protest

HSE plan to repurpose Nenagh nursing home sparks protest

The newly-built nursing home in Nenagh had been expected to open in March but now the HSE have decided to repurpose the facility as a privately-run rehabilitation service in support of University Hospital Limerick instead.

Tue, 07 May, 2024

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State to approve taskforce aimed at improving 'inner cordon' of capital

⁠The taskforce will deliver its recommendations to the Taoiseach and the Government for consideration within 12 weeks

Tue, 07 May, 2024

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Cabinet to discuss raising age for buying cigarettes and tobacco to 21

Almost one in five people aged over 15 still smoke in Ireland and risk devastating health consequences, it has warned

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Prescription Drugs

Pharmacies facing shortages of key medicines including for diabetes and ADHD

A survey found that more than four in five pharmacists believe the problem will get worse over the next year, potentially impacting medical conditions

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Cabinet meeting

‘Timely and safe’ abortion services available for majority, GPs say

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the requirement for two GP appointments now includes the option of a phone call and one meeting

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Citywest Hotel and Refugee Centre

Government to extend Citywest hotel lease for refugees out to May 2025

Around 81,000 people who fled the war in Ukraine and a further 8,000 international protection applicants have been accommodated at Citywest since 2022

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Hospital stock

Increased spending on health has not led to higher productivity in hospitals, report finds

Health budget increased by €8bn between 2016 and 2022, but activity in hospitals increased by less than 10%, Department of Health report shows

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Hospice Nurse visiting an elderly male patient

Majority of bereaved say loved ones received ‘very good’ care

But almost 20% say help was not received as soon as it was needed

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

HSE boss says there should be no stigma about having GP visit card

HSE boss says there should be no stigma about having GP visit card

HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster has said there should be no stigma about having a GP visit card and urged all those eligible to apply.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

Sláintecare consultant contracts mean ‘private care in public hospitals will end’, says minister

Sláintecare consultant contracts mean ‘private care in public hospitals will end’, says minister

The contract means, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said, more patients being seen at evenings and over weekends, with consultants' hours structured across seven days

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Health minister's crisis visit to Limerick hospital finds nurses and doctors 'burnt out'

Health minister's crisis visit to Limerick hospital finds nurses and doctors 'burnt out'

Stephen Donnelly said the UHL trolley crisis will not be resolved unless consultants become more visible on the emergency department floor

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Sense of futility to accompany minister's visit to beleaguered UHL

Sense of futility to accompany minister's visit to beleaguered UHL

Disturbing revelations around overcrowding and its tragic consequences has prompted another visit by a senior politician to University Hospital Limerick

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

People without health insurance increasingly unable to get cutting-edge cancer meds they need

People without health insurance increasingly unable to get cutting-edge cancer meds they need

A US-style gap between public and private healthcare is opening up as 55% of adults in Ireland do not have any health insurance

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

A pint of lager in a pub with a member of staff behind the bar

Zero-alcohol ads and sport sponsorship 'may be breaking the law'

Alcohol Action Ireland claims that the use of the 'parent' alcohol brand's logo breaches Irish health legislation

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024