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HSE anonymous drug-testing trial to take place at Electric Picnic

The HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE) is to roll out a pilot drug testing programme at this year’s Electric Picnic. The anonymous drug testing trial is the first monitoring programme to provide real-time information on drug use at a festival. It is part of efforts to improve...

18 Aug 2022 at 14:54

National News

LATEST: Second booster vaccination rollout for pregnant women and over 60s begins today

A second booster vaccination rollout aimed at pregnant women and over 60s has begun today, the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE) has announced. The initial announcement was made by the HSE last Wednesday, while the Health Protection Surveillance Centre last Thursday that...

15 Aug 2022 at 12:55

National News

HSE boss Paul Reid to step down from post in October

HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE) chief executive Paul Reid has confirmed he will step down from the post in October, months earlier than planned. In a statement released on Tuesday, Mr Reid said he will leave his role in October, and will take up a period of annual leave. Mr...

16 Aug 2022 at 12:33

National News

HSE boss accused of ‘insincerity’ during terse exchanges with TD

Health service boss Paul Reid has been accused of “insincerity” by Independent TD Verona Murphy during terse exchanges at an Oireachtas committee meeting. The Wexford TD claimed Mr Reid’s “insincerity won’t wash for one second here”, adding that she ...

29 Sept 2022 at 14:08

National News

Number of homeless people increases further to 10,805

There are now 10,805 people homeless across Ireland, with charities warning that they face an “ominous” winter period. This represents another record high, with the previous peak of 10,568 recorded in the Government’s last official monthly figures. ...

30 Sept 2022 at 16:22

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 desire” to introduce ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:34

Northern Ireland

Thousands take to the streets in Dublin over cost-of-living crisis

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Dublin to protest against the cost-of-living crisis. The demonstration, organised by the Cost Of Living Coalition, comes before the Irish Government’s budget on Tuesday. The group, made up of 30 ...

24 Sept 2022 at 18:53

National News

Tightening urged of test needed for not guilty by reason of insanity verdict

...and tragic consequences. “There must be an ongoing recognition at all levels within the Department of Health, HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE and other relevant agencies that they all have a responsibility to the individuals who require their care and this will...

30 Sept 2022 at 14:14

National News

INMO warns of 'catastrophic winter' due to record hospital overcrowding

...cared for in a safe environment that ensures their care is not compromised,” Ms Ní Sheaghdha said. A statement from the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE) in recent weeks confirmed that 2022 saw an "increase in ED attendances with a significant increase in the number...

30 Sept 2022 at 16:35

National News

Rats and poor hygiene among reasons for closure of four food businesses in July

...Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the orders were served in July 2022 by environmental health inspectors at the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE) for food safety breaches pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to...

11 Aug 2022 at 13:56

National News

Almost a third of centres for disabilities have inadequate infection controls - HIQA

...by inspectors in centres operated by: Avista CLG, Brothers of Charity Services Ireland CLG, Dara Residential Services, HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE, KARE, Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities, Muiríosa Foundation, National Association of...

09 Aug 2022 at 12:34

National News

More young people seeking mental health support in the wake of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis

A leading youth mental health charity is warning that the double-whammy of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis means Ireland’s mental health support services are more stretched than ever before. New data from Jigsaw reveals the growing demand ...

20 Sept 2022 at 11:09

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