First patient in Ireland undergoes new laser treatment for bladder tumour
A male patient has become the first person in Ireland to undergo a new, minimally invasive laser treatment designed to target bladder tumours.
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Health Louth woman named Ireland’s Carer of the Year
A County Louth woman has been officially named Ireland's Carer of the Year, receiving national recognition for her outstanding dedication and contribution to caregiving.
Health Former Miss Ireland details 36-hour A&E wait before emergency surgery at Leinster House briefing
A former Miss Ireland has addressed politicians at Leinster House, detailing her experience of waiting 36 hours in an emergency department before undergoing emergency surgery.
Health HSE Internal Audit Identifies Recruitment Vetting Gaps for Overseas Doctors
A review of recruitment files for non-EU doctors across Dublin and the Midlands uncovered missing records for Garda vetting, foreign police clearance, and language proficiency.
Health Nearly 4,000 Safeguarding Concerns Raised in HSE Adult Disability Services in First Half of 2026
New Health Service Executive data shows 3,935 safeguarding reports were recorded in the first six months of the year, reigniting calls for an independent statutory oversight authority.
Health Dunnes Stores Recalls Potato Waffles Over Elevated Chemical Compound Levels
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a recall for 680g packs of Dunnes Stores Potato Waffles after testing detected mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons.
Health HSA and Gardaí Investigate Fatal Trench Collapse in County Limerick
A 44-year-old woman died at the scene after a trench collapsed during septic tank preparation work in Kilmeedy.
Health Ireland Appoints HSE Regional Leads for Drug Prevention
Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has established six regional drug prevention lead posts across the HSE and published a national evaluation of Ireland's drug prevention system.
Health HIQA Inspection Highlights Patient Safety Risks and Long ED Waits at University Hospital Kerry
A health watchdog report revealed that University Hospital Kerry failed to fully comply with any evaluated national standards during an unannounced inspection.
Health Medical Council Inquiry Opens Into Doctor Over Cancer Treatment Claims
Prof Dana Flavin faces allegations of poor professional conduct over web content promoting cancer immune-support therapy without clear risk warnings.
Health Department of Health Allocates Additional €65,000 to Combat Drug-Related Intimidation
The top-up funding for the DRIVE project is paired with €50,000 for the Health Research Board to expand monitoring across family support services.
Health IMO Opens Strike Ballot for More Than 7,000 Irish Doctors Over Pay Deal
The Irish Medical Organisation has urged doctor members to back industrial action following the expiration of the national public service pay agreement.
Health Child Law Project Report Finds One in Six Children in Irish Care Lacked Suitable Placements
A series of District Court reports highlights acute shortages of foster and residential care, forcing emergency arrangements and hospital stays.
Health HIQA Demands Urgent Action at Kerry Nursing Home Over 6pm Bedtimes and Staffing Deficiencies
Inspectors from the health watchdog found residents returning to bedrooms early in the evening and raised concerns over staffing levels and medication safety at West Kerry Community Hospital.
Health No Agreed Completion Date for €2.2bn National Children's Hospital as BAM Leadership Changes
The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board confirms no target handover date is in place while contractor BAM addresses remaining defects and compliance issues.
Health Health Minister Pushes to Include Shingles Vaccine in Upcoming Budget
Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is seeking funding for a phased shingles immunization rollout and the continuation of the infant RSV scheme, though changes to medicine payment caps remain unlikely.
Health University Hospital Limerick Establishes Emergency Medical Contingency Plan for Trump Visit
Facilities including private rooms, an operating theatre, and dedicated blood supplies have been placed on standby at UHL ahead of the US President's visit to Doonbeg.
Health MMR Vaccine Uptake Below Target Levels in Ireland, Health Watchdog Warns
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre reports that uptake of the measles vaccine remains lower than expected despite extensive public health campaigns.
Health Government Moves to Strip Four HSE Regions of Spending Autonomy After Deficit Reaches €577m
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers cited poor financial controls after an internal report revealed widespread budget overruns across Ireland's regional health authorities.
Health INMO Members Overwhelmingly Back Industrial Action in Public Sector Pay Dispute
More than 99% of voting nurses and midwives supported action up to strike level as public sector unions demand a new national pay agreement.
Health Fórsa Serves Notice of Health Sector Industrial Action Starting September 30
Ireland's largest public service union has issued formal notice to health employers following an overwhelming ballot vote in a ongoing public pay dispute.
Health Osteoporosis Levels Fall Sharply in Munster, 26-Year University Hospital Limerick Study Finds
Research analyzing over 66,000 bone-density scans reveals a significant drop in osteoporosis prevalence among patients presenting for assessment in the Mid-West.
Health Irish Private Health Insurance Numbers Fall as Watchdog Reports First Drop Since 2020
Figures from the Health Insurance Authority show a quarter-on-quarter decline of 1,663 policyholders amid rising premium costs.
Health HIQA Warns of 'Significant' Safety Risks in Tusla's Use of Emergency Hotel Accommodations
A watchdog inspection of Tusla's out-of-hours service found non-compliance across six of nine national standards, raising concerns over vulnerable children housed in hotels.
Health Tusla Unable to Confirm Number of Foster Carers Removed Due to Data Errors
Ireland's Child and Family Agency admits historic recording inconsistencies forced a correction to its annual review following an investigation by The Journal.
Health Paediatric Surgeon Dr Connor Green Resigns From Children's Health Ireland
The consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the centre of investigations into Dublin paediatric spinal surgeries has stepped down from Temple Street hospital.
Parkinson's Ireland and Irish Hospice Foundation Launch Palliative Care Week 2026 Campaign
The nationwide initiative aims to counter common misconceptions and promote early-intervention care for people living with chronic and progressive conditions.
Health Man Dies After Being Recovered From Water Off Donegal Coast
Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful at Ned's Point near Buncrana after emergency services responded to a fatal coastal incident.
Health First 2026 Vector Season Bluetongue Case Confirmed in Wexford
The Department of Agriculture confirmed the BTV-3 virus in an unvaccinated heifer that showed no clinical symptoms prior to death.
Health Data Protection Commission Fines HSE €645,000 Over 'Profound Neglect' of Medical Records
Ireland's data privacy regulator imposed a record fine on the health service after paper files were discovered in disused bathrooms, turf sheds, and contaminated former hospitals.