News - Minister for Health
'He made a major contribution to this country' - Ray MacSharry pays tribute to Rory O'Hanlon
A qualified doctor and GP, he was first elected to the Dáil in 1977 and also served as Minister for the Environment before retiring in 2010.
Apr 1, 2026 13:32
HSE CEO reiterates apology to family of Bryonny Sainsbury
On Wednesday, the HSE and Health Minister issued a joint public apology into the death of Bryonny which took place in 2021.
Mar 12, 2026 13:06
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
Longford Physio Service will be kept in the county says local reps
Local Councillor Peggy Nolan is warning the HSE that the people of Longford will protest on the streets if the physiotherapy or any other service is taken from St Josephs.
Jun 9, 2025 13:33
Local councillor welcomes inclusion of rehab unit on HSE Capital Plan
It follows yesterday's announcement by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
Apr 10, 2025 14:11
Leitrim Councillor calls on Minister to change dental scheme conditions
The issue was raised at a Ballinamore M.D. meeting this week.
Nov 29, 2022 13:28
Consultants express concern over conditions at Sligo hospital
Sligo hospital has had one of the highest overcrowding rates in the country consistently for the past year
Nov 23, 2022 07:52
Minister for Health asks for additional vaccines for those who missed HPV jab
It's hoped the vaccine can also be offered to women aged under 25.
May 21, 2022 12:28
No other suitable location for Maternity Hospital according to Harris
It comes following controversy this week on the religious governance of the hospital and the ownership of the land.
May 6, 2022 14:05
Vatican to have no say in ownership of Maternity Hospital- healthcare group
They've leased the land to the state for 299 years.
May 5, 2022 17:51
Local councillor calls for more funding to tackle children's waiting lists
There are long waiting lists for children with Spina Bifida and Hydracephalus.
Jan 12, 2022 17:56
Roscommon Hospice not expected to offer services until late Spring
The official opening took place in November.
Dec 16, 2021 13:08
Calls for immediate funding of an Acute Brain Injury Unit for Longford
A site at St. Joseph's Hospital in Longford was identified by HSE officials in conjunction with St Michael's in Dun Laoghaire.
Aug 25, 2021 14:01
Longford councillor calls for map of locations of Emergency Defibrillators
This would be very important information to know for people across the county.
Jul 19, 2021 07:44Shannonside Newsletter
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