‘A political stunt’: Doctors on free GP care for children aged 6-7
‘We are already completely overwhelmed,’ says Dr Fiona Kelly in west Cork
‘We are already completely overwhelmed,’ says Dr Fiona Kelly in west Cork
Head to Head: Recruitment crisis among doctors a clear symptom of system’s ills
A look back on Varadkar’s words, sometimes spoken in anger
For a decade, the young politician avoided pitfalls that might have ended a bright career
Simon Harris faces major fight to succeed in department where many have failed
Service is well funded by European standards, but problem is not just political
‘Even when winners are caught out in direct lies, there is no shame, and none is expected’
Simon Harris has counteracted challenges with new initiatives or recycled old ones
Andrew McDowell was one of most significant figures in Irish politics in recent years
Taoiseach pressed on affordability of USC pledge; Adams says he is ‘not at sea’ with figures
Caution replaces expansive brave new world offering put forward by party five years ago
Proposals worthy, non-threatening and decent but lacking killer instinct
It would be ‘glib’ to commit to referendum on Eighth without knowing what would replace it
The Coalition did well on the economy, but was not so strong on health and housing
Fianna Fáil dismisses any coalition arrangement with either Fine Gael or Sinn Féin
Minister says he is not sure compulsory health insurance right for Ireland
The fudged, vague agreement with Labour was this week pushed off into the never never
Gerry Adams rechristened Fine Gael’s famous Five Point Plan the ‘Five Point Scam’
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin claims decision is a ‘resigning matter’
Mistakes found in work of locum radiologists employed by HSE
Document to set out party’s opposition to introduction of Universal Health Insurance
FF leader Micheál Martin warns about cost to consumers
White Paper will be published in the next couple of weeks Taoiseach insists
Alternative assessment of Labour and Fine Gael’s Programme for Government
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices