Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital transferring women as far as Drogheda due to bed shortage – The Irish Times
It was a Monday evening in mid-December and a woman was in labour in the Rotunda Hospital when…
Women to face curbs on private maternity care access from next week – The Irish Times
Expectant mothers face increasing restrictions on accessing private maternity services from next week as new rules that aim…
‘Acute shortage’ of care workers amid ageing demographics, official analysis finds – The Irish Times
There is an “acute shortage” of care workers against a background of rising demand for care, new analysis…
More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week – The Irish Times
Most people are expecting presents this week as the Christmas festivities kick off. For the health system, however,…
More hospital beds to be provided in midwest to tackle overcrowding, says Minister – The Irish Times
The Government is to provide hundreds of additional beds and develop a new facility close to University Hospital…
Plan to charge patients up to €50 a month for medication blister packs is postponed
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Photo: Getty Fears people could be charged up to €50 a month…
Plan to charge patients up to €50 a month for medication blister packs is postponed
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Photo: Getty Fears people could be charged up to €50 a month…
New rules around medication dispensing delayed after political backlash – The Irish Times
Changes to the way medication is dispensed to patients from pharmacies are to be delayed after political backlash…
A shock finding in the Irish State archives – The Irish Times
“My blood runs cold,” says Finola Cassidy, referring to the effect of reading material in the National Archives…
‘There is unfinished business in the health insurance market’ – The Irish Times
Getting the band back together is having a moment – even if reuniting original line-ups can be difficult.…
Government issues ‘out of stock’ alert in update on ADHD medication shortage
The shortage has been caused by manufacturing issues and increased global demandSome patients have been forced to switch…
Health sectors seek work-permit changes to allow more non-European staff – The Irish Times
The Government is examining potential reforms to the work permit system which could allow some parts of the…