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Stephen Donnelly announces the appointment of Professor Breda Smyth as Chief Medical Officer

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD has announced that Professor Breda Smyth is to be appointed as Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health. The appointment follows an open competition that took place through the Top-Level ...

05 Oct 2022 at 15:18

National News

New advisory group on monkeypox will 'strengthen' Ireland's response - Donnelly

A national advisory group has been established to aid the Minister for Health on Ireland's response to the monkeypox outbreak. The group will advise Minister Stephen Donnelly on how best to combat the virus and enhance work already ...

19 Aug 2022 at 16:29

National News

Health Minister in Northern Ireland extends Covid-19 powers for six more months

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he will extend his department’s powers under the Coronavirus Act for a further six months. However, in a written statement to the Assembly Mr Swann said he has “no plans and certainly no ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:34

Local News

New plan approved to cut waiting times for children’s orthopaedic surgery

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced a new plan to reduce waiting times for children with scoliosis and spina bifida. Mr Donnelly said on Thursday that he had approved plans from Children’s Health Ireland and ...

18 Feb 2022 at 12:33

National News

Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled as medical scientists strike

Thousands of hospital outpatient appointments have been cancelled as medical scientists take part in strike action. The scientists have withdrawn routine laboratory services in protest over pay and conditions and will ...

24 May 2022 at 13:53

National News

Families affected by child mental health failings can soon apply for compensation

Families affected by failings in child mental health services in Co Kerry should soon be able to apply for compensation. A review of the care of more than 1,300 children under the South Kerry Child and Adolescent ...

20 Apr 2022 at 13:40

National News

Dr Holohan attempts to clarify new Trinity College role in health committee statement

Dr Tony Holohan said he does not intend to return to the role of chief medical officer amid questions over his new role at Trinity College Dublin. In an opening statement sent to the Oireachtas Health Committee, ...

07 Apr 2022 at 12:58

National News

Nurses warns hospitals not safe for patients or staff due to Covid surge

Hospitals are not safe for patients or staff, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has warned. Phil Ni Sheaghdha, the INMO General Secretary, said on Sunday that thanks to soaring Covid-19 cases, ...

27 Mar 2022 at 16:56

National News

Roll-out of major neurological care plan branded 'dismal', Oireachtas committee hears

The roll-out of a major plan for neurological care has been “dismal” and beset by “false dawns”, an Oireachtas committee has heard. The Oireachtas Health Committee heard from experts today (Wednesday March ...

30 Mar 2022 at 15:56

National News

Remaining Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland lift today

All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in Northern Ireland are to be lifted and replaced by guidance. Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed yesterday (Monday February 14) that all ...

15 Feb 2022 at 11:31

National News

Secretary General at Department of Health no longer waiving €81,000 pay hike

The most senior civil servant in the Department of Health has confirmed he is in receipt of the full 294,920 euro salary for his job. Robert Watt, secretary general at the department, is no longer ...

26 Jan 2022 at 18:05

National News

Up to 1,000 patients face being treated on trolleys in single day – consultants

Up to 1,000 patients could be treated on trolleys on a single day in the weeks ahead as hospitals grapple with increasing pressures, consultants have warned. The Irish Hospital Consultants ...

04 Jan 2023 at 15:59

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