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This week
24th March 2024 - 29th March 2024
THE MORNING LEAD
Children 'suffering' as life-changing surgery delayed at Temple Street after spinal controversy
Parents and a consultant have raised concerns about the impact of long waiting lists on children’s quality of life.
Several hundred children are currently waiting for spinal and orthoepaedic surgery at Temple Street
Many children who require time-sensitive surgery have been waiting for months
The hospital has been embroiled in controversy since it emerged that one child died and others suffered serious post-surgery complications
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17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
Stormont
Britain's Queen Camilla meets Michelle O'Neill (and a baby) on solo trip to Northern Ireland
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Mar 21st 2024, 4:57 PM
Voices
Zoe Ryan: I used to be ashamed of my psoriasis, but now it's part of who I am
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Mar 18th 2024, 7:30 AM
THE MORNING LEAD
'Everyone knows drugs are sold and people are intimidated in areas affected by poverty'
The North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force has been reestablished amid a national conversation about our approach to drug use.
The task force has been set up at a time when service providers in Dublin are bracing themselves for an increase in opioid use
Areas in the north inner city have long been "traumatised" by poverty and addiction, Dr Austin O'Carroll told us
He said the availability of naloxone was vital in preventing deaths during a recent spike in overdoses in Dublin and Cork
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Mar 17th 2024, 12:05 AM
RELATED
Taoiseach expects Oireachtas committee on drug use to be up and running no later than April
Feb 13th 2024, 7:40 PM
Ireland has 'once in a generation' chance to decriminalise personal drug use, Paul Reid says
Jan 25th 2024, 2:00 PM
Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
Jan 3rd 2024, 6:00 AM
This month
March 2024
get moving
Two and a half hours of exercise a week will improve adults' health, new HSE guidelines say
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Mar 12th 2024, 1:30 PM
MMR
Government approves funding for measles catch-up vaccine programme
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Mar 5th 2024, 5:12 PM
Department of Education
'They're waiting for us to die': Industrial school abuse survivors say they need urgent support
Survivors have criticised the Government’s proposed support plan, saying it doesn’t address many of their concerns.
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Mar 4th 2024, 12:05 AM
Health
Maximum validity of prescriptions extended to one year, as govt aims to reduce pressure on GPs
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Mar 1st 2024, 6:30 AM
Last month
February 2024
THE MORNING LEAD
'My son is not there anymore': How young people with psychosis are falling through the cracks
The earlier a person’s symptoms are treated, the better the outcome – but many people with psychosis or schizophrenia struggle to get access to care.
Karin Kenny believes her son Kielan's life would be very different if he had received early intervention for psychosis
He was previously in school but now needs full-time care and experiences weeks-long psychotic episodes
A new series by The Journal and Noteworthy will explore access to services for young people who experience psychosis
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Feb 29th 2024, 12:05 AM
Transfer of services
St John of God reaches an agreement with the HSE over provision of services
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Feb 28th 2024, 12:21 PM
drug shortages
'It's a lifeline': Shortage of HRT patches causing frustration for pharmacists and patients
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Feb 22nd 2024, 3:10 PM
GP Access
Government to counter bill calling to boost the number of GPs in rural areas
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Feb 21st 2024, 12:10 AM
Voices
Doctor: How to live longer and help the planet at the same time
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Feb 18th 2024, 7:30 AM
Voices
Sinéad Burke: Heart disease has taught me to grab life with both hands and live every moment
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Feb 17th 2024, 8:00 PM
HPSC
Three suspected and one confirmed case of measles reported in latest weekly figures
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Feb 14th 2024, 6:54 PM
Exclusive
Expert who flagged faults in Children's Hospital operating theatres no longer involved in project
Sinn Féin claimed the ‘major’ faults could cost tens of millions to fix and would set the opening date back months.
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Feb 10th 2024, 12:05 AM
Measles
Measles contact tracing begins as HSE issues advice over potential exposure to virus
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Feb 9th 2024, 5:05 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
St John of God services to be transferred to HSE unless extra funding is granted
The SJOG board is due to meet today to discuss its €32.5 million deficit.
SJOG is one of the biggest providers of intellectual disability and mental health services in the country
Staff have been informed that, unless extra funding is received, the process of transferring services will begin
The board said they are "doing all in our power to prevent this eventuality" but are running out of options
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Feb 9th 2024, 12:05 AM
Explainer
Measles: What you need to know about the disease, vaccines and who is at risk
A man in Leinster died after contracting the disease amid fears of an outbreak here.
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Feb 8th 2024, 6:00 PM
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HPSC
Nine suspected measles cases reported in Ireland
Two or more cases of measles are classed as an outbreak.
Seven of these cases have been defined as 'possible' measles, while two are listed as 'probable' measles
The suspected cases, all involving children aged nine and younger, were reported between 28 January and 3 February
Yesterday it was confirmed that a man in Leinster died after contracting measles
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Feb 8th 2024, 4:27 PM
Healthcare
HSE asks public to consider all care options before presenting at emergency departments
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Feb 5th 2024, 6:40 PM
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
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Feb 2nd 2024, 12:05 AM
January
January 2024
Delay
Six months on, chairperson yet to be appointed to inquiry into drug that causes birth defects
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Jan 28th 2024, 8:00 AM
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
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Jan 28th 2024, 12:05 AM
Health
Rassie Erasmus hospitalised with chemical burns in freak accident
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Jan 27th 2024, 1:46 PM
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
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Jan 25th 2024, 2:00 PM
Health
Doctors to inform men taking sodium valproate of risks to unborn children
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Jan 22nd 2024, 2:23 PM
HSE
Stephen Donnelly ‘not satisfied’ with management of patient flow at overcrowded hospitals
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Jan 12th 2024, 7:33 PM
National Development Plan
ESRI report says government's housing targets are 'too low' to meet population growth
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Jan 12th 2024, 12:17 PM
Health
Substantial increase in flu expected to 'peak in next week or two'
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Jan 10th 2024, 5:24 PM
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
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Jan 8th 2024, 12:05 AM
glyphosate
Glyphosate accounts for 30% of pesticides in Ireland, with residues found in some food samples
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Jan 3rd 2024, 6:30 AM
Last year
2023
Doctor speaks out
'We are hearing horrific reports': Irish paediatricians plan Gaza mission to bring lifesaving aid
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Dec 23rd 2023, 10:00 AM
Voices
Dr Catherine Conlon: Tips on ways to stay healthy this Christmas
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Dec 23rd 2023, 7:00 AM
Limerick
HSE orders fresh investigation into death of Aoife Johnston (16) at University Hospital Limerick
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Dec 18th 2023, 4:19 PM
vaping
Ban on sale of vapes to under-18s will come into effect before Christmas, says Health Minister
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Dec 16th 2023, 7:30 AM
THE MORNING LEAD
'It's rampant': GP urges parents to be aware of RSV symptoms due to surge in cases
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Dec 12th 2023, 12:05 AM