Third of people in the west received medical attention within eight minutes

Eight-minute ‘first response’ targets were not met anywhere during 2012

Report says few Irish people left untouched by economic downturn

Alex White says obstetricians should display ‘professional deference’ to psychiatrists in cases of suicide risk

Cardinal Seán Brady spoke at mass during a prayer vigil for mothers and babies held in Knock today

Iona Institute warns of ’moral Rubicon’ while pro-choice group calls prison penalty ’nothing short of barbaric’

Parliamentary party holds key meeting on proposed legislation

Recorded crime down in most categories with the exception of burglaries, theft and fraud and deception offences

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