News - Health Minister
Doubts raised over patient safety after prescription extension announcement
The Health Minister announced plans today to allow pharmacists and doctors to extend prescriptions up to 12 months - if deemed safe - from March 1st next year.
Nov 6, 2023 16:40
Health Minister won't speculate on Children's Hospital costs
Costs for the hospital have spiraled in recent years
Jul 14, 2023 18:40
Over 850 nursing posts to be created this year to reduce overcrowding
The INMO are hosting it annual conference in Kerry this week.
May 4, 2023 09:20
Government accused of denying families access to illegal nursing home charge refunds
It's alleged the state faced a 12 billion euro liability in compensation for families
Jan 30, 2023 08:43
Warning over major surge in Covid hospitalisations
Senior health officials will meet with the Taoiseach and Health Minister today.
Dec 23, 2022 09:56
Hopes new consultant contracts will cut hospital waiting lists
900 thousand people are currently waiting to see a consultant, while 900 permanent posts remain vacant.
Dec 7, 2022 18:27
Health minister willing to meet local TDs over Sligo Cath Lab closure
The service closes at Sligo University Hospital today.
Jun 30, 2022 13:48
Concern over future of BreastCheck in Leitrim
Mairin Martin says she is not happy that the BreastCheck service is not available in Carrick-on-Shannon as has always been the case
May 13, 2022 17:27
Recording positive antigen tests with HSE open to misuse -Health Minister.
Anyone wishing to obtain a recovery cert will need to get a PCR test or professionally administered antigen test.
Jan 13, 2022 17:28
Health Minister to seek approval for new Covid antiviral pills
According to studies in the US, the pills are effective if given at the onset of Covid symptoms
Jan 5, 2022 08:28Shannonside Newsletter
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