The Irish Times

Thousands of cancers may have been missed due to Covid-19, TDs told

Oireachtas health committee hears services suffered ‘hammer blow after hammer blow’

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 11:08

Covid-19: Public health advice not reflecting need for good ventilation, TDs told

UCD academic tells Oireachtas committee of ‘resistance’ to admitting disease spreads via aerosols

Wed May 19 2021 - 13:25

AstraZeneca writes to Irish health committee over European supply

Drugmaker says it is committed to supplying EU with agreed quantities of Covid-19 vaccine despite previous shortfalls

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 13:33

Large majority of over-85s will get first vaccine by end of this week, Donnelly says

HSE is seeing a 95% reduction in Covid-19 infection rate of hospital staff, Minister says

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 19:32

Ireland faces vaccines shortfall of 300,000 amid bitter row in Europe over supply

AstraZeneca warns of ‘signficant drop’ in supply, Oireachtas commitee is told

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 14:10

All but one of 24 residents at Kerry nursing home test positive for Covid

Six people who tested positive for virus in the home have died, says Hiqa spokesman

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 20:52

‘Public health doctors are at the frontline,’ says Dr Ina Kelly

Lack of consultant status and pay shows disrespect for profession, medic argues

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 01:39

Belfast politician will not holiday in Italy if official guidance advises against it

Paula Bradshaw says everyone should follow spirit and letter of guidance

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 15:53

New air-conditioning units for dilapidated Waterford mortuary

Hospital manager tells Oireachtas committee units to be installed shortly

Wed May 22 2019 - 14:54

Oireachtas committees warned to stay within their remit after Angela Kerins case

TDs and Senators given extensive legal advice and told to treat witnesses with respect

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 01:07

Government will have to change plans for new HSE board

Health committee backs proposals for people with clinical expertise to serve on board

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 20:42

Fianna Fáil says Simon Harris must say Dáil was misled

Spokeswoman for Minister indicates he will apologise this week

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 19:16

Terse atmosphere expected for meeting between EU leaders and May

Inside Politics: Donald Tusk’s ‘special place in hell’ comments dominate British press agenda

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 08:01

Official refuses to attend hearing on cost of children’s hospital

Public expenditure secretary claims health counterpart should answer Oireachtas questions

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 01:00

PAC ‘treading on embers’ in investigating Áras spending in election run-up

‘I can’t decide what their (PAC’s) agenda is’ – Ceann Comhairle

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 00:01

Breda O’Brien: Abortion railroading is a threat to our democracy

No pro-life amendments have been permitted in the legislation for terminations

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 05:00

Abortion services would be ‘risky without health investment’

Medical experts to tell Oireachtas committee of concerns over ultrasound availability

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 01:00

Law to enable doctors be more open with patients and families

Open disclosure will allow medics admit errors and apologise without fear of litigation

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 15:13

Abortion law reform to be much sooner than expected

Simon Harris says Bill will be tabled before summer and sent to President by autumn

Tue May 29 2018 - 01:40

Northern Ireland to feel ripple effect from referendum Yes

‘The South has taken a big leap and . . . the North will actually feel it’s been left behind’

Mon May 28 2018 - 18:39