Mater hospital staff cite absence of pay deal, cost of living, inflation and surging property prices as reason for stoppage

Separately, gardaí to refer first-time offenders found with ‘small amount’ of drugs to health services

Ozempic and Mounjaro are not available for free on medical card or subsidised by the Drugs Payment Scheme

Protein powders, shakes and supplementary drinks were unnecessary to meet protein goals, it said

Formal complaint ‘not an action we have taken lightly, says IACP chief executive

The budget overrun in the health service could reach €1bn by the end of year, despite spending curbs being put in place

Irish Patients’ Association chief calls on Coalition to advance ‘credible recovery plan’

FSAI notice issued on behalf of food firm Greencore amid concerns over possible presence of Salmonella in pistachios

Autism a Chara, which previously traded as Autism Initiatives Ireland, provides specialist care and support for adults with autism

Protests are planned in advance of work stoppages that will begin in public health service next week

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said steps are being taken to prevent the overruns from reaching the billion figure

Next year’s budget provided an additional €1.8 billion for the health service

Barbara O’Neill, who is due to speak in Ireland next week, poses ‘sometimes life-threatening risks’ through her advice, experts warn

Largest ever graduation of GPs, as State moves to increase numbers to meet demand

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill issued warning to contractor earlier this year over continued delays