News - HSE
HSE staff take industrial action over recruitment
Forsa has organised the work-to-rule which affects all clerical and administrative staff in the health authority.
Oct 6, 2023 10:07
Patients stranded as community car ceases service
The service is seen as a crucial means of transport for those travelling to hospital and other medical appointments across the country. Over 600 such trips have been made so far.
Oct 5, 2023 17:38
HSE has lost €94 million due to writing off out-of-use Covid-19 vaccines
The committee also heard eight consultants earned over half a million euro per year - with one earning over 970-thousand euro.
Oct 5, 2023 16:18
Upgraded paediatric facilities launched at local hospital
The upgrade at the Paediatric Outpatients and Physiotherapy Departments is aimed at providing a more relaxing environment for younger patients.
Oct 2, 2023 10:17
Disposal of surplus lands at St Brigid's Hospital takes step forward
The HSE first announced the intention to dispose of surplus lands and buildings at the former psychiatric hospital in 2019.
Sep 30, 2023 12:52
HSE says no beds will be lost despite Longford care centre works
In a statement to Shannonside Northern Sound this afternoon, The HSE has confirmed that residents from the affected ward will be temporarily relocated to another unit within the care centre.
Sep 28, 2023 11:26
Lack of staffing for new Mullingar MRI criticised by local TD
The deputy claimed it is 'utterly unacceptable' that the HSE has not staffed the MRI scanner.
Sep 24, 2023 22:07
HSE paying agency staff billions instead of fixing retention crisis - Local TD
Over 5 thousand patients in the Shannonside Northern Sound region left emergency departments without being seen in the first half of this year.
Aug 24, 2023 15:12
Over 1000 children on mental health waiting list locally
The longest waiting list in the country is in Kerry and Cork at 976.
Aug 23, 2023 08:24
HSE to take over local voluntary disability service
The decision has been made due to the impact of increasing costs have had on the organisation's ability to provide services.
Aug 14, 2023 09:37
Extension of free GP care for children could compromise medical appointments
That's according to a local GP who says the extension of free GP care to children aged six and seven could mean longer waiting times for medical appointments.
Aug 11, 2023 14:44
Covid-19 on track for Winter spike according to local Virologist
The HSE yesterday confirmed Eris - a more transmissable form of the Omicron strain, which has become established in the UK and US - has now been detected in Ireland.
Aug 10, 2023 13:41
Local hospitals urge caution ahead of bank holiday weekend
Saolta has released a statement to remind the public to stay safe this weekend.
Aug 5, 2023 12:21
CSO shows low uptake of Covid-19 Booster in the region
Nationally uptake of the primary vaccine itself stands at between 90 and 95 percent.
Aug 3, 2023 12:57Shannonside Newsletter
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