Over 4,800 older people waiting for carers amid staff shortage
“There are no carers in the rural parts of Cork” is how one senior nurse summed up the…
HIV carries ‘a big societal stigma’ in Ireland despite progress in treatment
A “persistent stigma” remains around HIV in Ireland, despite progress in treating the condition. The Cork Sexual Health…
5,500 patients have stayed in Irish hospitals longer than medically necessary this year – The Irish Times
More than 5,500 patients have been in hospital for longer than medically necessary so far this year, with…
Psychotherapists contact regulator over worries regarding new minimum training standards
‘Outrage and shock’ among psychotherapists as minimum requirements are to be lowered The Sunday Independent has learned that…
HSE accused of ‘abandoning rural mothers’ at protest over Portiuncula maternity services – The Irish Times
The HSE was accused of abandoning mothers in rural areas during a protest prompted by concerns over the…
Final construction date for new National Children’s Hospital may be delayed again
Key performance indicators are ‘all behind schedule’, according to NPHDB The National Children’s Hospital in Dublin. Photo: Sam…
Mayo University Hospital forced to suspend mammogram services due to radiographer’s retirement
All Mayo residents with a Mammogram appointment have been redirected to Galway. Photo: Alamy/PA. Concerns have been raised…
‘Any nurse getting ready to come here will now be warned’ – The Irish Times
The current heightened awareness of racist attacks on Indian nationals in Ireland may be more attributable to increased…
Final construction date for new National Children’s Hospital may be delayed again
Key performance indicators are ‘all behind schedule’, according to NPHDB The National Children’s Hospital in Dublin. Photo: Sam…
questions for Tony Holohan if he launches a presidential run – The Irish Times
As a public servant, Prof Tony Holohan found himself in an extraordinary position, thrown into the limelight as…