‘Grace’ wronged and harmed in many different ways in ‘absolute, abject failure’, HSE chief says
Inquiry finds no evidence of sexual, emotional or physical abuse while woman was in care of family for 20 years
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Inquiry into care of ‘Grace’ finds failings by health service and family who looked after her
Commission criticises HSE and health board, but finds no evidence of abuse of woman who has intellectual disabilities
The Irish Times view on the Farrelly Commission report: Grace was failed by the State again and again
The report yet again raises questions about how matters of public interest are investigated and the adversarial and legalistic route often used
Q&A: Who is ‘Grace’ and what happened in her case?
Review into alleged sexual abuse of intellectually disabled woman has taken eight years to conclude
Disability service providers facing funding and governance challenges
Department of Disability says there is a need to better understand and ultimately address the systemic sustainability and stability issues in sector
We called off our wedding because of Fair Deal threat to my home
Scheme subsidising cost of private nursing home care will look at all of a couple’s income and assets, regardless of who owns what
Long Covid sick pay scheme for healthcare staff to be wound down
Minister for Health says 166 healthcare workers currently in receipt of special scheme
Doctors initiate legal action over State’s transgender policy
Clinicians made a formal complaint against HSE over its referral of young people for assessment abroad
Contraceptive concerns: ‘When I came off the pill, everything became so much better’
More and more women are turning away from the pill, as worries grow around side-effects, stoked by misinformation on social media
Spinal surgeries: When no one is responsible or accountable, shocking incidents likely to happen again
Many people with vital expertise and experience just don’t want to be on healthcare boards anymore, because it’s not worth the risk of reputational damage
Boy (13) who sued over circumstances of birth at Co Tipperary hospital settles for €1.8m
The settlement is based on a liability apportionment of 66 per cent against the Health Service Executive
Boy (13) settles action over alleged delay in diagnosis of hip condition for €450,000
Settlement against HSE has been reached without admission of liability
Full inquiry urged as spinal surgery report shows Temple Street did not protect children ‘from risk of harm’
Scoliosis Advocacy Network and Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group say families ‘ringing the alarm bell for years’
Efforts to finalise workforce for national children’s hospital continue amid concerns over understaffing
Minister for Health stressed need for workforce requirements for the hospital to be agreed with HSE
Defence and health officials disagree over moving air ambulance out of Athlone
Review finds defence personnel sought alternative site but health stakeholders favoured keeping service at Custume Barracks
HSE worker loses court challenge over alleged data breach on work phone containing personal accounts
Eamon McShane claimed he lost €1,400 in cryptocurrency due to the May 2021 cyberattack on the HSE IT system
Woman sues over alleged forced adoption of her child at mother and baby home in 1980
The mother, who was unmarried when she gave birth, says she was forced to give up her baby
‘We are begging for help to bring them here’: Mothers of sick Palestinian children plead with Government for loved ones to join
Lack of electricity and phone connection in Gaza means the women rarely speak to family
HSE director gets short-term High Court order halting termination of employment
Mr Justice Brian Cregan granted the interim order to Louise Callanan, of Rochestown, Cork
‘These children are being denied their constitutional rights’: Parents hold Dáil sleepout over lack of school places
Helen McEntee says she will not hesitate to use legal powers to force schools to open special classes if necessary
HSE apologises for failings in care provided to teenager who died by suicide
Teenager was under the care of Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services at the time of her death
Access to new cancer drugs key focus of new patient advocacy group
United Cancer Advocates Network Ireland brings together people currently campaigning for specific cancers to address common issues
‘Our parents deserved so much better’: Couple settle action over unprovoked assault in Tallaght hospital for €450,000
Joseph Hansard (82) beaten over head with a piece of metal during 10-hour emergency department wait with injured wife Patricia
Waiting lists for assessing children’s additional needs is growing due to doubling of referrals, Minister told
HSE has capacity to carry out about 3,600 assessments annually, but 10,000 requests were made last year
Who got what in the deal between unions and HSE that averted Monday’s strike?
Analysis: Patients will be the real winners says HSE chief as threat to service disruption this week is lifted
Industrial action by more than 80,000 healthcare workers on Monday called off
Decision follows 22 hours of engagement at Workplace Relations Commission
Bowel cancer screening programme extended to people aged up to 70
Galway man (59) tells of his shock when BowelScreen test found cancer, despite lack of symptoms
Home care for older people: How does it work and who pays?
Home care plays vital role filling the gap between family and nursing homes
HSE and unions to meet again on Saturday after WRC talks fail to produce agreement
Unless compromise can be reached, 80,000 healthcare workers will begin work-to-rule on Monday
Talks continue late at WRC between HSE and unions to avert nationwide work-to-rule by 80,000 staff
Dispute centres on 'inadequate' staffing levels in health service and a ceiling on total pay and workforce numbers
Woman whose hearing loss was not diagnosed until she was 10 settles case against HSE for €900,000
Caitlin Murray (19) was left unsupported and struggling to hear for most of her junior school years
Children experiencing mental illness can’t afford to wait for reform to happen by magic
One in five people aged 10-19 meet the criterion for a mental health disorder. It is critical we make sure we have systems in place to provide them with the care they need
Psychiatric nurses to start work-to-rule over staffing levels
Other healthcare unions to attend meetings on Thursday but will not defer next week’s industrial action
Record number of whooping cough cases reported last year
Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against infection, which is potentially life threatening in young babies
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