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Jailed Tipperary dentist claimed payment for 19 extractions for patient who said she only went for dentures
HSE dental inspectors said Jerome Kiely falsely claimed for many treatments he never provided
Tuberculosis cases remain high but ‘levelling off’, HSE says
Target of totally eliminating disease by 2030 will be ‘difficult’ to reach but ‘not insurmountable’
Pregnant girl (16) can be given treatment despite religious objection to blood transfusion
The girl told her court-appointed guardian that if the decision was taken out of her hands it would be easier, but she would still feel guilty about it
Vulnerable child has spent six weeks in windowless hospital room in absence of ‘safe alternative’
High Court grants HSE extension to order keeping teenager with ‘extreme needs’ in room with mattress on floor
In Limerick, a new mental health approach diverts people in crisis away from Garda cells
The Cast model aims to redirect people suffering from acute mental health crises away from the trauma of detention and towards the care they need
Consultant in Middle East providing online psychiatric care to young people in Kerry
Health committee told seven consultant psychiatrists, none of whom are permanent, covering 3.7 whole-time equivalent roles in county
Family settles action over woman’s death from Covid-19 in first case of its kind to come before court
Action claimed Elizabeth Carroll, who had blood cancer, was exposed to avoidable risk of infection during transfers from Mercy University Hospital in Cork to nursing facility
Jurors to receive ‘thank you’ cards in recognition of ‘stressful’ role in court trials
Cards will have information on accessing mental health resources although jurors do not receive payment or counselling
The changing face of addiction: ‘Some people were first using drugs in their 50s and 60s’
The prevalence of multiple addictions makes supporting people much more complex
Newly qualified paramedics accuse HSE of reneging on permanent job promises
Issue involves 76 National Ambulance Service trained paramedics who qualified in January
Will my pension fund expose me to a higher bill if my spouse needs nursing home care?
Fair Deal financial support for long-term nursing home residents doesn’t count the same money twice
‘He’s feeling at home’: School rallies around boy (5) with special needs facing deportation
Ona’s principal and guardian fear progress he has made in Ireland will be halted if he is returned to South Africa
Judicial review reforms raise ‘serious’ concerns over access to justice, say barristers
Limitations imposed by Civil Reform Bill go ‘far beyond restrictions’ in similar jurisdictions
Cavan hospital apologises for shortcomings in care as family settles action over baby’s death
Months earlier Luke Lyons Kelly had heart surgery, but he was not initially admitted to hospital after becoming acutely unwell
Construction inflation and labour shortages could hit major health projects, HSE says
Health service to open five surgical hubs and submit planning permission for two hospitals this year
Dentist who defrauded HSE over 17 years is jailed and ordered to pay €100,000
Court at loss to understand Jerome Kiely’s actions as it seems he had a lot of money, judge says
International resurgence of polio ‘poses a risk’ to Ireland’s polio-free status
Since 2021, number of children receiving vital jab has declined, with uptake of just over 90% in first quarter of last year
Will I have to sell my home to repay nursing home costs when my spouse dies?
Most people require a nursing-home loan to cover the financial contribution towards the cost of their care, assessed against the family home
Family of woman killed by partner with mental illness speak out on ‘double tragedy’
‘There’s nothing to forgive,’ say sisters of Maud Coffey, whose partner was found not guilty of her murder by reason of insanity
What can be done to improve shambolic mental health service for younger people in Kerry?
It is somehow ironic that the services have succeeded in substantially reducing the use of physical restraint, yet the entire system continues under this restraining governance model
North Kerry Camhs patients were ‘failed by the State’, says Minister
Mary Butler says wider review of mental health care provided to impacted children will be completed within a year
HSE chief apologises for ‘unacceptable’ child mental health failures in north Kerry
Bernard Gloster says he is ‘truly sorry’ for harm caused to children accessing service
Review finds 209 children treated by north Kerry Camhs were at risk of potential harm
Taoiseach says there must be ‘accountability from a clinical perspective’
Beyond the medical: good doctors must use the head, hands and heart
How can you respectfully communicate to a patient that you’re currently with someone else and it may take half an hour before you can get to them?
Nurses suspend industrial action at Naas General Hospital following intense talks
INMO members had been engaged in work-to-rule since Monday over ‘unsafe’ staffing levels
Norovirus: What are the symptoms and when should I go to the GP?
‘It can usually be managed at home - drinking plenty of fluids is usually all that is needed’
Global computer shortage could affect civil service, hospitals and gardaí
Supercomputers used to train AI models are disrupting technology supply chains all over the world
Review of orthopaedic surgeon’s work extended to hundreds more children
First phase of the review, which examined work of consultant Connor Green, has been completed
Ireland doesn’t learn from infrastructure failures. We repeat them
Ireland’s children deserve a world-class hospital. Instead, they’re getting a €2.2 billion building paired with a €362 million digital gamble managed by an organisation that can’t ensure doctors receive their passwords on time
‘I feel lucky I dodged the heart attack’: Woman advises people to have symptoms checked
Siobhán O’Connell was pushed by her friends to mention her symptoms to her doctor
Naas General Hospital nurses at ‘breaking point’ ahead of protest over staffing levels
Work-to-rule to begin on Monday with INMO warning industrial action could escalate if problems not addressed
HSE takes over running of Laois nursing home following court order
Hiqa cancels Droimnin Nursing Home’s registration under the Health Act
Calls for ‘serious crackdown’ on phone shops selling vapes illegally
As new rules come into force, British American Tobacco says licensing system should include nicotine pouches
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