Friedreich’s ataxia patients await HSE funding decision: ‘It shouldn’t come to money’
Patients and families are calling on the HSE to fund Skyclarys, a treatment they say could help slow progression of the rare disease
Health Service Executive (HSE)
New €30m Dublin nursing home lies empty as owners await law change
Healthcare and haulage sectors say they cannot find staff at home while curb on hiring non-EU workers poses challenges to their businesses
Almost 6,000 fewer healthcare staff than officially permitted, HSE says
Gap will close as trainee staff move into regular employment on graduation, officials say, but nurses and doctors express concern
CUH crisis shows State is at difficult crossroads on healthcare funding
Fine line to be walked between staying within budget and ensuring care of patients is not compromised
Dublin care workers’ strike ends after Labour Court recommends letting pay review proceed
Irish Workers Union says action could resume if progress not made
Sláintecare is meant to move us towards universal healthcare, so why has this not happened?
Private health insurance firms are entrenched behind slick advertising, reminding people they will be safeguarded as long as they can pay
Cork University Hospital short more than 1,000 staff, says chief executive
Health Service Executive says hospital operating at a staffing level of 260 above its approved limit as of last month
What are the health risks from synthetic cannabinoids?
Many of these products are advertised, marketed and sold as containing only legal ingredients
Cannabinoids linked to psychosis found in vapes sold in Ireland
HSE says ‘agile legislation’ needed to deal with emergence of new psychoactive substances
Beaumont Hospital chief executive steps down after two years
Anne Coyle to stay on until November to facilitate new leadership transition at north Dublin hospital
FG TDs ask firm behind Friedreich’s ataxia drug to consider compassionate access scheme
Meeting held with representatives from Biogen, which makes drug Skyclarys
Decision-making protocols ‘streamlined’ since death of driver at Kerry rally, inquest told
Eoin McCarthy (22) of Dunmanway, Co Cork, died in February 2022
HSE began ‘enhanced’ support and oversight of Bloomfield following patient care concerns
Independent investigation of Rathfarnham hospital found patients were sworn at and threatened
Hiqa to review tobacco affordability as Irish smoking rates stall
Smoking prevalence has remained at 17 or 18 per cent since 2019 despite increases in tobacco taxes
Treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia should not be reimbursed by HSE, drug group recommends
Disease causes progressive damage to the nervous system with those affected having shorter life expectancy
‘Significant’ Co Meath fish kill exceeds 500
Aftermath observed over 9km stretch but ‘definite line of inquiry’ being followed
HSE issues Ireland’s first-ever guidance on birthing pools
Guidance aims to develop consistent approach to use of birthing pools in maternity settings
Ultrasounds carried out for HSE by third-party staff without required qualifications
Not all of those carrying out scans have level of degree stipulated in contract, says Affidea Ireland
Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive ruled invalid by High Court
Directive opposed psychiatric treatment even if that placed woman’s life at risk
People with eating disorders are often overlooked
Recovery is rarely a simple process, nor does it always mean complete symptom resolution
Hospitals say insufficient funding is affecting patient services
Irish Voluntary Healthcare Association says its members are worried about financial sustainability
Wife of man who died by suicide in hospital calls for change in mental health treatment
Nancy Reilly spoke after settling action against HSE over death of husband Mark at Cork University Hospital
National care pathway for Huntington’s disease sufferers ‘urgently needed’, judge says
Family’s case came to light as woman settled action against HSE and doctor in relation to delay with her diagnosis
HSE decision ‘could add 4,000 patients per month’ to waiting lists
Initiative aimed at improving access to healthcare ended last month
Chronic fatigue syndrome care services are ‘not sufficient’ to meet needs, HSE admits
Patients report ‘litany of poor experiences’ with services
Head of HSE gender healthcare to step down at end of year after drafting new model of care
Minister of State Mary Butler praised Icelandic model and sought funding for HSE gender clinic in Drogheda, letter released under FOI shows
We are supposed to be civilised: the HSE shouldn’t deny women pain relief in early labour
I was so traumatised that for years after my child was born I couldn’t think about the night of her birth
Paramedics vote to accept pay proposals as dispute with HSE ends
Package provides for pay increases of up to 23 per cent in some instances, with ballot conducted in recent weeks
One consultant doctor working for HSE earned more than €900,000 last year, report shows
Annual document says 11 employees, all of whom are consultants, were paid in excess of €500,000 each in 2025
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 children
Heat warning in place for five counties as temperatures to hit 29 degrees
Possibility of showers and thunderstorms will increase as week goes on
High temperature warning extended to Tuesday in some counties with low 30s expected
Uisce Éireann has also called on the public to reduce hosepipe and power-hose use
HSE pauses issuing some services, including medical and long-term illness cards due to cyberattack
Executive confirms it was ‘alerted by an external provider of card printing services of a cyberattack on their systems’
‘Metal work would protrude from her shoulders or back’: Girl (11) settles spinal implant case
Case involving Nellie Lannen is first to come before High Court since Children’s Health Ireland Temple Street controversy
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