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This year
2024
THE MORNING LEAD
'Concerning' delays for mammograms as Dublin hospitals struggle to recruit staff
Beaumont Hospital is considering outsourcing some appointments to deal with the backlog, one patient was told.
Patients are concerned it is taking months to get an appointment for certain scans, potentially delaying a cancer diagnosis
Extra consultants are due to start working in the coming months, but staffing levels remain an issue
"It is unacceptable that a person should wait too long before getting access to a vital diagnostic appointment," the CEO of the Irish Cancer Society said
Órla Ryan
2 Feb
8.5k
Delay
Six months on, chairperson yet to be appointed to inquiry into drug that causes birth defects
28 Jan
13.3k
THE MORNING LEAD
Overhaul of mental health law which 'deprives people of liberty' may not happen before election
The long-awaited Mental Health Amendment Bill would bring about the largest overhaul of the State’s mental health laws in decades.
Mental Health Reform said the protracted delay in publishing the Mental Health Amendment Bill is "completely unacceptable"
The proposed legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive
Fiona Anderson, a long-time activist, said patients like her need to have a greater say in their treatment
Órla Ryan
28 Jan
10.6k
assembly's final report
Ireland has 'once in a generation' chance to decriminalise personal drug use, Paul Reid says
A special Oireachtas committee will be established to examine the Citizens’ Assembly’s recommendations, Drugs Minister Hildegarde Naughton confirmed.
The Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use today published its final report
The document includes 36 recommendations to overhaul Ireland's drug policy and establish a more health-led approach
A special Oireachtas committee will be set up to examine the report and suggest new legislation
Órla Ryan
Updated
25 Jan
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280
HSE
Stephen Donnelly ‘not satisfied’ with management of patient flow at overcrowded hospitals
12 Jan
24.3k
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National Development Plan
ESRI report says government's housing targets are 'too low' to meet population growth
Updated
12 Jan
19.7k
127
sexual health
70% increase in gonorrhoea cases due to lack of condom use - and better testing
Over 6,700 cases of gonorrhoea were reported in Ireland last year, up from 3,976 in 2022.
Some 6,748 cases of gonorrhoea were reported up to 23 December 2023, compared with 3,976 cases in 2022
The majority of cases reported in Ireland last year (5,200) were among men
Ireland has one of the highest incidence rates of gonorrhoea in Europe
Órla Ryan
8 Jan
14.5k
glyphosate
Glyphosate accounts for 30% of pesticides in Ireland, with residues found in some food samples
3 Jan
19.7k
21
Last year
2023
Doctor speaks out
'We are hearing horrific reports': Irish paediatricians plan Gaza mission to bring lifesaving aid
23 Dec 2023
12.6k
Voices
Dr Catherine Conlon: Tips on ways to stay healthy this Christmas
Dr Catherine Conlon
23 Dec 2023
10.2k
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Limerick
HSE orders fresh investigation into death of Aoife Johnston (16) at University Hospital Limerick
18 Dec 2023
38.8k
vaping
Ban on sale of vapes to under-18s will come into effect before Christmas, says Health Minister
16 Dec 2023
11.9k
64
THE MORNING LEAD
'It's rampant': GP urges parents to be aware of RSV symptoms due to surge in cases
12 Dec 2023
52.1k
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Health
UK study finds that GP appointments over the phone or online can ‘put patients at risk’
29 Nov 2023
8.0k
Heel Prick Test
Newborn babies to be tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy from next year
26 Nov 2023
15.1k
3
Health Survey
Alcohol consumption levels have decreased in the last five years, survey finds
22 Nov 2023
13.4k
51
extra spending
Govt green lights extra €4bn in spending, including close to €1bn on health
21 Nov 2023
12.7k
36
winter period
HSE warns of public health risk due to low uptake of winter Covid-19 and flu vaccines
21 Nov 2023
13.8k
Health
Popular antibiotic in short supply amid ongoing medicines shortage problem
18 Nov 2023
42.7k
38
Department of Health
Over 1,000 hospital consultants sign up to new public-only contract
12 Nov 2023
23.9k
18
Voices
Dr Catherine Conlon: Sewage in our waterways has huge health and environmental consequences
Dr Catherine Conlon
28 Oct 2023
8.0k
17
Cervical Cancer
HPV vaccine 'significantly' reduces signs of pre-cancer in young women, study shows
26 Oct 2023
5.9k
Abortion
Safe access zone law could be 'made a mockery of' if gardaí can't log warnings, TDs say
25 Oct 2023
9.5k
HSE
HSE 'doesn't waste' public money despite €1.5bn deficit, as TD praises 'ballsy' chief executive
Updated
24 Oct 2023
29.1k
85
Pregnancy
Women with cancer will be able to defer maternity leave under new legislation
21 Oct 2023
13.9k
7
Health Crisis
Ministers blasted over health budget funding as TDs say it is a 'hammer blow' to the public
19 Oct 2023
7.0k
health budget
Donohoe won't get into 'war of words' over health budget, says financial controls are needed
18 Oct 2023
5.0k
Health Committee
Some doctors 'actively obstruct' women from getting abortions, committee hears
Updated
18 Oct 2023
12.3k
winter surge
Letterkenny consultants warn of 'service collapse' as they back call for hospital review
16 Oct 2023
10.0k
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Health
Martin says health spending ‘needs examination and deeper analysis’ amid Budget criticism
16 Oct 2023
7.1k
29
israel-hamas war
Hospitals in Gaza on the brink of collapse as power set to run out in matter of hours
16 Oct 2023
3.8k