Michael Shine abuse: The system let the victims down before – it cannot happen againReport finds ‘severe’ damage dealt to abused men ‘was plain and still visible even following the passage of time’Thu Jul 16 2026 - 18:01
Investigation recommended into convicted sex offender and ex-hospital consultant Michael ShineShine was convicted of assaulting seven boys between 1971 and 1992 and served three years in prisonThu Jul 16 2026 - 17:55
‘I was begging for pain relief but they said I wasn’t dilated enough’‘I don’t think anyone would say paracetamol is sufficient when it comes to real, genuine labour pain’Thu Jul 16 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s cancer services failing to meet the needs of patients, health committee toldIrish Cancer Society says underinvestment is leading to delays in accessing referrals, testing and treatment Wed Jul 15 2026 - 23:52
Ireland ‘seriously at risk’ of failing to end new HIV transmissions by 2030Total cost of care for people living with HIV in Ireland between 2025 and 2030 could reach over €694mWed Jul 15 2026 - 19:46
What is folic acid and why does the Government want to put it in our flour?The main benefit of folic acid is that it reduces the incidence of neural tube defects in unborn childrenMon Jul 13 2026 - 19:33
Flour could be fortified with folic acid to reduce birth defects in IrelandIreland has a higher-than-average rate of occurrence of neural tube defects compared with the rest of EuropeMon Jul 13 2026 - 11:30
Ombudsman finds ‘no evidence’ council called or emailed man removed from housing listAlmost 5,300 complaints made about public services last year – the highest number for more than 30 yearsTue Jul 07 2026 - 00:01
Planned strike by theatre staff at five hospitals cancelledPerfusionists, who operate machinery during specific surgeries, due to take action on Tuesday and Wednesday over pay dispute Mon Jul 06 2026 - 21:14
Patients wait 13½ years for community healthcare appointmentsDelays despite community care seen as key pillar of health reforms to move patients away from acute hospitals Mon Jul 06 2026 - 06:00
Man (40s) dies following assault in Dublin on FridayGardaí appeal for witnesses after attack in Mulhuddart Sun Jul 05 2026 - 21:13
Man (50s) killed in Skerries 100 motorcycle race in DublinThe competitor was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were alerted on SundaySun Jul 05 2026 - 17:55
Surgeons remove brain tumour through eyelid in Irish medical first Surgery performed at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital after doctors at Mater hospital noticed patient’s eye being pushed out of her skullSun Jul 05 2026 - 10:00
Almost two-thirds of women who had hospital abortion were previously pregnant, analysis showsReport states provision of abortion has evolved and is now largely viewed as a routine and normal part of healthcareFri Jul 03 2026 - 18:43
Dublin nursing home residents heard ‘shouting for help’ due to low staff levelsHiqa commenced targeted inspections of all centres in the Emeis Ireland group after broadcast of RTÉ programme last yearThu Jul 02 2026 - 13:20
Holding nursing-home owners accountable ‘legally challenging’ due to corporate ownershipReport commissioned into Hiqa processes finds its remit applies to registered providers rather than ultimate owners Thu Jul 02 2026 - 12:11
Public-only Rotunda consultants delivered 49 babies to private patients over three yearsThe Dublin maternity hospital confirmed the practice had ended in June following a backlashWed Jul 01 2026 - 18:20
Demand for youth mental health services accelerating at ‘unprecedented pace’Increasing need cannot be absorbed indefinitely without sustained support, says charity chief Wed Jul 01 2026 - 06:00
Inside Ireland’s cervical cancer test lab: A new start for screening after smear-test controversiesThe National Cervical Screening Laboratory means most Irish women’s CervicalCheck samples can be tested within the StateSun Jun 28 2026 - 06:00
How does a heatwave affect the body?Who is most vulnerable in hot weather and how to protect yourself as temperatures soarFri Jun 26 2026 - 14:48
Mental health services often in ‘outdated, unsuitable or unsafe’ premises, says watchdog Overcrowding reduced dramatically since 2021, but physical infrastructure lagging, notes Mental Health Commission annual reportFri Jun 26 2026 - 06:00
Patient safety risks remain at Limerick hospital despite improvements, Hiqa warnsWatchdog says overcrowding and capacity pressures continue despite opening of new 96-bed blockThu Jun 25 2026 - 15:05
People ‘feel they need ketamine, cocaine, alcohol to show up to a social situation’‘Middle Ireland’ surge as people turn to substances as social aids, says Ana Liffey Drug Project chiefThu Jun 25 2026 - 06:00
‘Clear changes’ in drinking patterns countrywide, Health Research Board findsHealthWed Jun 24 2026 - 00:01
Man (77) dies after tractor crash in Co TyroneDessie Sheridan pronounced dead at scene of incident outside OmaghSat Jun 20 2026 - 14:13
Health watchdog sought closure of Kildare disability centre due to ‘poor governance’Centre operator appealed decision and District Court order allowed it to remain in operation with conditionsWed Jun 17 2026 - 15:55
Carroll MacNeill plans in-house HSE ‘agency’ staff to reduce payouts to outside companiesHealth service’s expenditure on agency workers reached €903.4 million last yearWed Jun 17 2026 - 14:14
Ireland’s low-risk alcohol guidelines may need to be reviewed, research finds‘Minimal’ difference in the risk of alcohol-related harm between men and women, Hiqa review findsWed Jun 17 2026 - 09:51
Children’s healthcare failings in Ireland laid bare by new HSE auditFamilies have long raised concerns about deterioration in children awaiting proceduresTue Jun 16 2026 - 06:00
Children’s Health Ireland ‘falling short’ of best-in-class care, report findsHSE publishes audit of governance and equity in patient access and waiting list management at paediatric care providerMon Jun 15 2026 - 17:45
Ebola risk low in Ireland, watchdog says, as WHO monitors emergency in DRC and Uganda State is ‘well prepared’ if a case is imported, with increased readiness in the wake of Hantavirus, according to watchdogMon Jun 15 2026 - 12:53
Some doctors unwilling to take on challenging cases because of litigation ‘risks’Outgoing Irish Medical Council president says proposal to tie newly-qualified doctors to fixed terms of Irish service could infringe their rightsTue Jun 02 2026 - 06:00
Living with multiple sclerosis: ‘What I think matters has completely changed’MS diagnosis means adapting to a new reality – but it can also bring a fresh perspective, says Katie O’Loughlin (44)Sat May 30 2026 - 14:03
‘Significant disparities’ in accessing specialised diabetes resources, report finds Ireland’s first national strategy for diabetes outlining recommendations for action is published Fri May 29 2026 - 06:01
‘We look after mind, body and soul’: The acquired brain injury charity transforming livesAn Saol Foundation was set up by couple whose son was badly injured. Now the service is planning to expandFri May 29 2026 - 06:00
Couple ‘vindicated’ after coroner rules medical misadventure in case of stillborn baby girlCourt hears Marion Hunt was not offered C-section during ‘difficult’ birth of baby Amelia Rose in December 2023 Wed May 27 2026 - 20:10
Temperatures in Ireland could reach 29 degrees on Tuesday as Met Éireann issues warning on sun exposureHighest temperature of the year so far at 24.9 degrees, recorded at Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday Mon May 25 2026 - 11:08
Thirty-four men deported to Poland and Lithuania on grounds of criminalityThe charter removal flight had 22 Polish and 12 Lithuanian nationals on boardSun May 24 2026 - 20:14
‘You can’t force people to stay’: How to stop the exodus of Irish medical graduates?Last year, 630 Irish doctors got visas to work in Australia, this year so far it’s 437. A senior medic says the numbers leaving are ‘off the charts’Sun May 24 2026 - 06:00
Tackling of obstacles to motherhood could future-proof medical workforce, study suggestsRespondents to University of Galway study noted difficulties arranging maternity leave and opting for ‘family friendly’ specialitiesSat May 23 2026 - 06:00
Newly-qualified doctors could have college fees paid in bid to stem numbers moving abroad Reduction would be in return for doctors agreeing to work in Irish health service for set periodSat May 23 2026 - 06:00
Survey showing low morale in health sector should ‘serve as a wake-up call’ Oireachtas committee hears criticism of health service management for focus on narrow issues and cost containment measuresWed May 20 2026 - 14:18
‘Not possible to determine’ if single shingles vaccine lowers risk of dementia, says HiqaWatchdog examines studies amid calls for wider vaccine accessWed May 20 2026 - 11:00
Number of women seeking treatment for cocaine use increases almost seven-fold, figures show Health Research Board also reports growing treatment rates for new psychoactive substances and ketamineWed May 20 2026 - 06:00
Increasing community care likely to put more pressure on services, State think tank says Implementing reforms will require increasing staff levels, ESRI report findsTue May 19 2026 - 13:58
‘Hantavirus incubation can take months’: What next for Irish passengers on board MV Hondius?As MV Hondius prepares to dock at the Canary Islands on Sunday, countries are preparing to repatriate passengersSat May 09 2026 - 06:00
HSE chief says it’s ‘too soon’ to say whether more funding or measures needed to curb overrunsAnne O’Connor says patient services should not be disrupted despite overspend concernsFri May 08 2026 - 15:36
Years of unpaid placements and crippling fuel costs highlighted by nurses and midwivesEmergency motions passed at INMO conference, one of which called for increased mileage rates amid cost-of-living strainThu May 07 2026 - 20:15
Frontline hiring pause ruled out by Minister for Health intent on replacing agency staff Jennifer Carroll MacNeill aims to remove ‘artificial, bureaucratic barriers’ in trying to convert posts Thu May 07 2026 - 19:08
Long shifts, understaffing and mental toll ‘causing six in 10 nurses to consider quitting’‘Heartbreaking that we cannot do what we were trained to,’ delegate tells INMO conferenceWed May 06 2026 - 19:43
