Parents fight for stem cell transplants in Ireland – The Irish Times
On September 9th, 2025, Aileen Sheehy and Diarmuid Carter were told the devastating news their seven-month-old son Ailbe…
Health service failed to meet goal of cutting hospital waiting lists in 2025 – The Irish Times
Ireland’s health service failed to meet its goal of cutting the number of patients on hospital waiting lists…
Pharmacist awarded €20,000 after being excluded from promotion due to working part-time – The Irish Times
A hospital pharmacist who did not meet the minimum requirement to apply for a promotion because she worked…
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…
Flu cases among people aged 65 and older up by almost 25% over past week – The Irish Times
Cases of flu among people aged 65 and older have increased by almost 25 per cent over the…
Christmas under boil-water notice possible for Wexford town as issues continue – The Irish Times
A boil-water notice remains in place for Wexford town due to a disinfection issue at a local treatment…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Emergency departments face unprecedented demand, but drop in people presenting with flu – The Irish Times
The number of people presenting to emergency departments with influenza has fallen in the past week, according to…
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,…
Elderly patient died in ambulance engulfed by fire in seconds, inquest told – The Irish Times
An inquest dealing with the case of an elderly man, who died in an ambulance engulfed by fire…
Patients in Dublin mental health hospital left in soiled clothes, slapped and threatened – The Irish Times
Residents in a south Dublin mental health hospital were left soiled for an “unacceptable period”, “slapped” on the…
Flu jab uptake among HSE healthcare workers ‘dismal’ with only 29% vaccinated – The Irish Times
The uptake rate of the flu vaccine among healthcare workers is “dismal”, the president of the Irish Medical…