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Why does access to healthcare remain so problematic in Ireland

WebIn Ireland, a significant proportion of Government expenditure goes to providing and financing health and social care services. In Budget 2024, €22.5 billion …

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The long history of reforming the Irish health system

WebFrom RTÉ Radio 1's Today With Sean O'Rourke, interview with Paul Reid, new director-general of the HSE. The new national structure was far from the panacea …

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The ongoing issue of overcrowding in Irish hospitals

WebHospital overcrowding has been an ongoing issue despite efforts to eliminate it by various governments. It used to be a major issue during the clinical winter, but …

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Calls for a national eye health strategy from next Govt

WebVision Ireland has said that there is a critical need for a national eye health strategy over the lifetime of the next Government. Chris White, group CEO, told the …

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HSE extends recruitment freeze to almost all categories

WebThe Health Service Executive is to extend a recruitment freeze to all categories of staff, with the exception of consultants, doctors in training and 2023 …

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Gender identity healthcare faces reform after UK report

WebThe National Gender Service (NGS) has reported its concerns to the Health Information Quality Authority over referrals to Antwerp. The NGS is a fully public service …

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Challenges, crises & the pandemic ends: 2023 in health

WebCovid-19. The global Covid-19 emergency is over, the World Health Organisation declared. Thankfully no new strain of concern of Covid-19 emerged, …

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Goodman brings hospitals together as Blackrock Health

WebFour private healthcare facilities ultimately owned by businessman Larry Goodman are to be brought together under the one group structure. Blackrock Health …

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Women's bodies being turned into 'battlegrounds'

WebWomen's bodies have become political "battlegrounds", putting at risk 30 years of progress on sexual and reproductive health for women and girls, the UN has …

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Long Covid clinics 'not helping', patients tell committee

WebPatients with long Covid have criticised the Health Service Executive's (HSE) response to their illness, saying that they have been "neglected and dismissed". Long …

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Children's Health Ireland CEO reassigned to new role

WebThe Chief Executive of Children's Health Ireland has been reassigned to a different role in the organisation. Eilísh Hardiman, led CHI since it was established in 2018.

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Why you should review health insurance before you renew

WebThe Health Insurance Authority (HIA) is a government body that is the statutory regulator of the private health insurance market. Laura O’Brien, CEO of the …

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Leading doctors report HSE to HIQA over transgender care

WebThe two most experienced clinicians involved in transgender healthcare in Ireland have made a formal complaint to the Health Information and Quality Authority …

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Pharmacists facing shortage of up to 300 medicines

WebThe President of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has said there is a current shortage of approximately 300 medicines in Ireland. That includes those that treat …

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New 70-bed community hospital opens in Co Donegal

WebA new community hospital with over 70 beds has been officially opened in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. The facility, built at a cost of €36.7 million on the site of the …

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Decline in mental health among LGBTQI+ people

WebIreland's young LGBTQI+ population are experiencing significant mental health challenges, according to research by Trinity College Dublin. The findings show that …

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HSE had no evidence for claim around 2004 smoking ban

WebA HSE claim that there had been a decrease of 800,000 smokers since 2004 was not backed up by any of the Census data it was relying on, it has emerged.

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Deadly disease: how the Great Famine led to outbreaks of illness

WebBetween 1845 and 1852 starvation and famine-related diseases were responsible for more than 1 million excess deaths in Ireland, the vast majority attributable …

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Ombudsman waiting over 8 years for concussion policy

WebThe Ombudsman for Children has been waiting eight years for a whole-of-government policy on protecting children from concussion and monitoring the long-term …

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Hamas 'studying' Israel's new ceasefire proposal

WebHamas says it is studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza, a day after media reports said a delegation from mediator …

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Why oats and porridge aren't bad for you as some claim

WebLarger (rolled) oats are digested more slowly than cut oats. Making oatmeal with milk can add additional nutrients such as calcium, vitamin B12 and protein. But even …

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Sydney attacker had mental health issues, says family

WebUpdated / Sunday, 14 Apr 2024 21:59. The Sydney knife attacker who killed six people at a shopping centre had suffered mental health issues since he was a teenager, his family …

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400 delegates expected at Aontú party conference

WebHealth, housing and the cost of living are among the issues that will top the agenda at the Aontú party conference today. More than 400 delegates are expected to …

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