Two people moved from Cork disability centre ‘for their own safety’ after incident with another resident
Health watchdog carried out unannounced inspection in March after contact regarding quality of care
Psychiatrists call for ban of psychoactive substance that ‘has done major damage’ to teens’ mental health
The legal cannabinoid substance was the second most common drug used by patients presenting with psychosis over a 21-month period, research found
Hiqa made 28 referrals to gardaí over nursing homes in 2024, PAC told
Closure notices issued to 10 nursing homes in 2024 and seven have closed so far, committee hears
Ireland’s ‘unhealthiest region’: Limerick and the midwest suffering extreme health inequality
Deprivation and disadvantage lead to worse outcomes for many
Gardaí renew appeal for information over murder of Dublin man last seen in 2009
Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne’s remains discovered in wooded area in Wicklow in 2010
Endometriosis in Ireland: What is it, and how is it treated?
The disease affects roughly 10 per cent of women and girls of reproductive age globally, according to the World Health Organisation
Nearly a quarter of adults in Ireland aged 18-24 use vapes, survey finds
People aged 18-24 are more likely to vape but less likely to drink regularly than older adults, according to a new CSO survey.
Families at centre of Portiuncula review call into question viability of service
Concern about maternity care is ‘specific to Portiuncula’, Minister for Health says
Portiuncula review: How can the same issues occur at the same hospital again?
How safe are the Republic’s maternity services? Latest analysis raises troubling questions
Maternity services across Ireland should be reviewed, expert group urges following Portiuncula report
‘Higher risk’ pregnancy antenatal care to be moved from Portiuncula hospital to other locations
Ban on commercial sunbeds to reduce skin cancer to be explored by Government working group
Report finds sunbeds still being used by children and teenagers, despite regulations restricting use
Buying a home after surviving cancer: ‘No matter how much paperwork I gave, it never sufficed for mortgage protection’
Programme for Government aims to require mortgage protection companies to disregard cancer diagnoses seven years after treatment, although doctors give ‘all-clear’ after five years
Patient had to wait 169 days for ‘urgent’ appointment at Mater hospital breast cancer clinic
Irish Cancer Society data shows many women not getting an appointment within target time frame of 10 working days
Naas hospital voluntarily paused insourcing amid concerns over use of public funding
HSE chief Bernard Gloster says effectiveness of insourcing governance ‘is probably questionable’
Health committee live: Naas hospital voluntarily paused use of insourcing after concerns raised, NTPF chief says
HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster €100m spent on firms that use HSE facilities and staff after hours to cut waiting lists