News - HSE
Plans unveiled for Mayo-Roscommon Children's Hospice
It’s the first children's hospice to be built outside of Dublin, and the first of its kind to be constructed since 2011.
Nov 17, 2025 17:23
Progress being made on Portiuncula maternity services, says councillor
A design team is to be appointed to do a feasibility study on the potential of developing a theatre at the facility.
Nov 12, 2025 13:30
HSE defends missed BreastCheck targets despite record screening numbers
It says it's on track to screen over 170 thousand women this year - the highest number in its history.
Nov 8, 2025 08:18
Poultry farmers told to get flu vaccine, amid bird flu crisis
The HSE says there's a risk if they get both of "viral reassortment," which is a potential risk of viruses swapping genetic material.
Nov 7, 2025 08:42
Risk assessments yet to be completed following Portiuncula maternity downgrade
In July, the HSE confirmed that high-risk mothers could no longer deliver their babies at the facility and were told to go to other units.
Nov 5, 2025 07:54
Over 400 local children waiting to access mental health services
The HSE says efforts are underway to recruit more staff and reduce waiting times locally
Oct 31, 2025 08:58
Local Cllr says HSE must tackle high level of missed development tests among children
26% of children locally missed the crucial 9-12-month Public Health Nurse check between 2020 and 2024.
Oct 2, 2025 17:26
Over a quarter of local children miss crucial PHN check
Typically, during a 9-12-month check, Public Health Nurses check a baby's physical, social and behavioural development.
Oct 2, 2025 10:00
Nearly half a million euro spent by local hospitals on debt collectors
The figures were released by the HSE in a parliamentary response to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.
Sep 30, 2025 13:01
HSE denies Ballinasloe maternity staff being 'scapegoated'
The HSE has confirmed the number of cases of care currently under review has risen to 12, following another case of an infant who suffered a loss of blood or oxygen to the brain and a stillbirth.
Sep 24, 2025 11:57
Local councillor urges HSE to restore full maternity services in Ballinasloe
No high-risk mothers can be seen in the unit in Portiuncula University Hospital for the foreseeable future.
Aug 31, 2025 12:10
Breast-screening patients forced to travel long distances
Aug 29, 2025 07:55
Hundreds expected to attend protest over Portiuncula maternity services
The HSE says no high-risk mothers can have their babies in Portiuncula University Hospital, in the long-term.
Aug 16, 2025 08:25
Transport charge for people with disabilities in Northwest & Midwest to be scrapped
The HSE has allocated €250,000 for the remainder of 2025, with an additional €500,000 secured from 2026 to permanently cover the cost.
Aug 9, 2025 15:21Shannonside Newsletter
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