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Health Minister urged to cap hospital parking charges
It emerged yesterday a fresh review is underway , despite it being examined 5 years ago.
Jan 4, 2024 08:41
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 17:28Shannonside Newsletter
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