Publicly funded treatments in private clinics began last year, with a public centre expected to open in 2025
Stephen Donnelly
Shingles is a painful condition that affects about 10,000 people in Ireland every year. Early recognition may help treatment, and there are calls for the vaccine to be offered for free
Opposition accuses Government of delaying on proposals, but Ministers reluctant to bring in legislative change before next election
More diagnostic tests will be carried out this year, but fewer diagnostic imaging scans
Hannah Kealy died in 2022 and her heart, liver, bowel and kidneys were donated to three children and one adult
Open letter from clinicians warns target waiting times not being met and surgeries ‘frequently delayed’ due to staff and bed shortages
Relative lack of ICU beds in hospitals became an issue during the height of the Covid pandemic
Open letter to Taoiseach points to insufficient investment in infrastructure, and radiotherapy services operating ‘significantly below’ capacity
Minister of Health says investments in health funding and staff has already resulted in falling waiting lists
Productivity report likely to lead to calls for reforms but health chiefs advise against finger-pointing
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath promises ‘substantial income tax package’ in Budget, but questions timeline of Taoiseach pledges
Minister for Health suggests party wants early election as it sees Government making progress in key areas
Construction has begun on facility to accommodate families of patients at the new hospital
The demands of caring for an ageing population, the provision of out-of-hours services and getting locum cover are some of the issues deterring doctors from filling GP vacancies
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