Pandemic cash gift to health staff overpaid by potential €712,000, HSE audit reveals
The internal HSE audit examined the roll out of the Pandemic Special Recognition Payment given to frontline staff…
Up to 1,000 people expected to be in hospital with flu over Christmas as rate of virus growth slows
It was feared that up to 1,500 people would be in hospital with flu around Christmas week but…
Ireland has record number of nurses but overseas staff still crucial to caring for patients
There is an increase in nurses educated in Ireland choosing to remain here to work, the annual report…
Best and worst hospitals rated for staff handwashing as winter season illnesses loom
Some hospitals have gone backwards in the hygiene marker since the pandemic. Stock photo: Getty The hospitals with…
Patients can bypass GPs with prescription-only medicines from pharmacists for common ailments
Common Conditions Service will be available next year for a range of illnesses and consultancy fee can be…