The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) has declined coverage for almost 50% of patients requesting publicly funded weight-loss injections, sparking debate over healthcare prioritization.

A consultants' association has voiced support for the CEO of a Cork hospital, criticizing an 'unacceptable' embargo by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The embargo has left 24 consultants awaiting formal contracts across various services.

An Irish Fine Gael TD, John Paul O’Shea, expressed optimism following a 'constructive' meeting with Biogen, hoping the pharmaceutical manufacturer will present an improved offer for a life-changing drug to the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is managing an outbreak of a potentially serious pseudomonas infection at a neonatal intensive care unit in Limerick, which can cause severe illness in vulnerable patients.

Figures from the Health Service Executive (HSE) indicate that the number of General Practitioners in Wexford, Ireland, is not keeping pace with the region's population growth.

Sinn Féin's David Cullinane has criticized the Health Service Executive (HSE) for not clearly measuring mental health crisis presentations to emergency departments, particularly those not involving suicide ideation.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed the successful completion of three significant capital projects at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Ireland.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has yet to pay almost €400,000 it owes to local councils in derelict site levies, despite managing a property portfolio of approximately 4,400 buildings nationwide.

A couple is suing the Health Service Executive (HSE) after their baby died two days after birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital. The lawsuit alleges negligence in the care provided.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has submitted plans to expand a new surgical hub located at Merlin Park Hospital in Galway, Ireland.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has paused the issuance of plastic medical cards, European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC), GP visit cards, and other health scheme cards. This halt follows a recent cyber-attack affecting the system.

An Irish mother has launched a High Court challenge against the Health Service Executive (HSE) over a potential years-long delay, until 2033, in providing essential care services for her four-year-old autistic son.

Strikes planned by cardiac specialists in Ireland have been called off following a breakthrough in their pay dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

A four-year stalemate with the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding idle apartments in Wexford has finally been resolved. The deadlock had left the apartments unused for an extended period.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing increasing criticism over its decision to relocate a day care service in west Wicklow.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued an apology regarding the care provided to a man who subsequently died from a brain bleed.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been fined €300,000 following a data breach incident at Tullamore hospital.

A deaf and blind man is seeking legal aid to pursue a discrimination case against the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has launched an internal review and established multi-agency liaison following the tragic death of a minor.

Despite local frustration, the Health Service Executive (HSE) insists that the Gorey primary care centre in Ireland is closer than ever to completion.

The computer systems of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) are experiencing outages following a cyberattack on a third-party vendor responsible for data storage.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has requested a list of consultants who privately practiced at the Rotunda maternity hospital and their permissions, indicating a potential withdrawal of funding due to concerns over public consultants treating private patients.

A derelict Health Service Executive (HSE) building in a North Cork village has been labeled an 'eyesore' by local residents.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has launched its SunSmart campaign, advising people to never use sunbeds and to incorporate sun protection into their daily routines.

Ambulance union representatives and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are scheduled to meet at the Labour Court in Ireland to address an ongoing pay dispute, with unions stating a recommended 5% increase has not been delivered.

National ambulance staff in Ireland are continuing their strike, demanding improved pay and conditions from the Health Service Executive (HSE). Strikers expressed feeling "left behind" in their calls for better compensation.

Ireland's Dáil spending watchdog is set to follow up with the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding concerns over the 'wasted' money spent on an 'extravagant' bike shed at a hospital in Kerry.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has made the first gel treatment specifically for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), also known as butterfly skin, available in the country.

An autism organization under review has stated that the Health Service Executive (HSE) was "well aware" of the internal transfer of €1.5 million in public funds from Ireland to its wider UK operations. This claim comes amidst scrutiny of the organization's financial practices.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) is reportedly continuing to provide over €300,000 annually to a Peter McVerry Trust drug service, despite a confidential evaluation deeming it a 'near-total failure'.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) is expanding its bowel cancer screening program to include individuals aged 57 to 71, encouraging people to overcome any 'ick factor' associated with the tests.

An internal audit by the Health Service Executive (HSE) found that €2 million was paid to hospital consultants at Naas General Hospital to reduce waiting lists, deviating from public pay policy guidelines.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has spent more than €113 million since 2020 on private providers to deliver radiation therapy to public cancer patients.

The Irish Government has requested reports from the Health Service Executive (HSE) concerning each individual case study highlighted in the recent RTÉ Investigates series on psychiatric care.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a warning about high-risk drugs found in vapes sold in shops and on the black market, stating they are as dangerous as opiates.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a warning about dangerous new substances, including pink cocaine, triple-strength MDMA, and a new ketamine strain, identified during the festival season.

Four retailers in Wicklow, Ireland, have been prosecuted for selling vapes to children as the Health Service Executive (HSE) intensifies its inspection efforts.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has commenced essential remedial works at the Drogheda Ambulance Station in Ireland, following safety concerns that were previously raised in Dáil Éireann.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) spent almost €1 billion on agency staff last year, a figure described as a 'damning indictment' of its spending. Separately, Irish consumers borrowed a record €3 billion in a single year.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised people with non-medical emergencies to avoid the University Hospital Limerick (UHL) emergency department, where 117 patients were awaiting beds.

A 28-year-old woman from Co Kilkenny, diagnosed with the rare neuromuscular disease Friedreich’s ataxia at age 12, is suing the Health Service Executive (HSE) over alleged delays in determining her application for access to a crucial drug, citing 'irreversible consequences'.

Paramedics in Ireland have voted to accept new pay proposals, bringing an end to their dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE). This agreement resolves the long-standing industrial action.

Ambulance crews in Sligo, Ireland, are set to benefit from a new investment drive by the Health Service Executive (HSE), aiming to improve services in the region.

Ireland's Department of Health has asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a public health report on e-scooter injuries, following a significant increase in serious injuries among children and teenagers.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has released its inaugural report on termination of pregnancy services, which commenced in January 2019, indicating a significant expansion of abortion access over the past seven years.

A nurse from Tipperary, Ireland, has won a significant part of her High Court action against the Health Service Executive (HSE) concerning an alleged delay in her breast cancer diagnosis.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that it was €400 million over budget at the end of May, as reported to a committee.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has proposed transforming a section of Monaghan Hospital into a facility for families of palliative care patients.

A couple has reached a settlement with the Health Service Executive (HSE) following the tragic death of their newborn baby, Pádraig, who lived for only a few hours.

A father from Sligo, Ireland, suffering from a rare kidney disease, is making an urgent appeal to the Health Service Executive (HSE) to secure funding for a crucial treatment that could significantly improve his quality of life.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been fined €300,000 by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) following a data breach at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore.

Open-heart surgeries are facing delays in Ireland as cardiac specialists, known as perfusionists, have gone on strike due to an unresolved pay dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE has reportedly failed to implement a Labour Court recommendation regarding their pay scale.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed new appointments for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) disability cases in Sligo and Leitrim, prioritizing urgent needs.

The family of Maxine Maguire has settled a legal action against the Health Service Executive (HSE) following their daughter's death by suicide, calling on the government to implement key recommendations from the inquest.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has introduced a new autism assessment protocol designed to offer a standardized and more specialized route for assessment for children, young people, and adults.

A Kerry councillor has labeled the Health Service Executive (HSE) as 'discriminatory' after it rejected requests for free cancer screenings.

Legal representatives for 100 medical consultants are seeking orders for the costs incurred during a legal action against Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE).

The head of cyber security at the Health Service Executive (HSE), Neal Mullen, states that today's cyber hackers are "professionally run organisations" with advanced structures, five years after the HSE breach.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) announced a pause in some recruitment efforts. This decision comes as its overspend for the current year has significantly worsened, reaching €250 million.

New figures reveal that Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) services recorded over 10,400 medication-related incidents or near misses last year, highlighting patient safety concerns.

A 25-year-old man from Limerick, Ireland, has received a €9.75 million settlement from the Health Service Executive (HSE) after claiming he suffered a brain injury due to meningitis contracted around the time of his birth.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has destroyed or returned nearly €50 million worth of vaccines over the past two years, indicating significant wastage or over-procurement.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) faces the challenge of finding alternative placements for vulnerable patients after the NHS ordered their removal from St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton, UK.

An audit by the Health Service Executive (HSE) found that two companies, whose directors are public hospital consultants, were awarded €473,320 to treat waiting-list patients without the contracts going to tender.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has acknowledged that Dr. Louay Kila, who was recently jailed for eight years for raping a nurse, should have been suspended from duty, prompting a review of his employment circumstances.

A dentist who defrauded the Health Service Executive (HSE) has been sentenced to one year in jail and ordered to pay €100,000, with the judge noting that the HSE's trust in him was 'misplaced'.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is under increasing pressure to decide on the reimbursement of Skyclarys, a drug costing €280,000 per year. A North Cork man has threatened High Court action if the 'life-changing' drug is not reimbursed.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has initiated an investigation into possible water contamination at a racecourse in Kerry, following reports of illness among attendees.

A dispute over day care services in Wicklow has escalated, with a councillor accusing the Health Service Executive (HSE) of breaking a pledge regarding the relocation of services.

Immigrant workers within Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) are hesitant to report racist abuse, citing ineffective or absent action from management when such incidents are reported.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has released its inaugural guidance on the use of birthing pools, aiming to standardize practices in maternity settings across the country.

Plans for a new ambulance base in Louth, Ireland, have faced a fresh setback after the Health Service Executive (HSE) admitted it has been unable to locate a suitable site.

The Religious Sisters of Charity have secured a €40 million windfall after the Health Service Executive (HSE) purchased their former St Mary’s nursing home in Dublin 4, with the proceeds to be used for charitable missions.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a temporary consultant psychiatrist. This new role aims to address the growing demand for mental health services in the north Wexford area.

Galway councillors have approved the sale of Shantalla Park for €1.8 million to the Health Service Executive (HSE), subject to specific site use conditions. The decision paves the way for the HSE to utilize the property.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has temporarily stopped issuing plastic medical, GP, and drug payment cards after experiencing a cyber attack.

During the fraud trial of a doctor in Carlow Circuit Court, a former principal medical officer at the Primary Care Reimbursement Service testified that the Health Service Executive (HSE) pays general practitioners 'completely on a trust basis.'

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has been forced to abandon its plans to implement severe home care cuts across three counties following significant public opposition.

Patients are reportedly falling off chairs in overcrowded emergency departments across Ireland as the Health Service Executive (HSE) grapples with a €400 million overspend.

Ireland is experiencing significant delays in garda vetting for Health Service Executive (HSE) staff applying to work with children and vulnerable adults, prompting the Taoiseach to consider streamlining the process.

Following a pressure campaign, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has decided to row back on its plans to close beds at Cottage Hospital.

A 10-year-old girl has agreed to an interim settlement of €3.25 million in her lawsuit against the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the circumstances of her birth, with her family arguing that abnormal CTG trace monitoring of her heart rate was not acted upon.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has received approval to proceed with upgrades to an ambulance station located in Wicklow, Ireland.

An audit conducted by the Health Service Executive (HSE) has identified ongoing problems concerning the retention and disposal of organs from deceased individuals undergoing post-mortems. The findings point to systemic issues within the process.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing criticism regarding its plans to relocate a day care service in west Wicklow.

New data from the Health Service Executive (HSE) suggests that the actual scale of serious injuries on Irish roads could be significantly higher than what official collision figures currently indicate.

A Health Service Executive (HSE) official in Ireland, with over 30 years of service, was sacked after allegedly spending thousands in state money on car parts and home improvements.

Agency workers hired by Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) to fill staffing gaps are reportedly earning almost a third more than full-time employees, with stand-in doctors paid up to €133 an hour while permanent positions remain unfilled.

Direct talks between union representatives for the National Ambulance Service and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are set to resume in the Labour Court, following initial discussions on Monday.

Ambulance workers in Ireland are preparing for a 48-hour strike scheduled for next week, following ongoing disputes. Concurrently, they have agreed to attend the Labour Court for talks with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to address their grievances.

Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has overspent its budget by €250 million by the end of March, raising concerns among health unions about the potential impact on staff recruitment numbers.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has confirmed that its pause on hiring physician associates remains in effect. This decision impacts staffing within the health service.

A report indicates that issues within Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE)'s internal health and safety system create a risk of 'serious incidents or injuries,' with nearly half of acute hospitals lacking a dedicated health and safety officer.

An Irish court has ruled that parents who are suing the Health Service Executive (HSE) for alleged medical negligence related to their daughter must undergo genetic testing as part of the legal proceedings.

One medical consultant employed by the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) received over €900,000 in payments last year, averaging €17,492 per week.

An internal audit has identified significant fraud risks within Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) payroll systems, which manage multi-billion euro payments, citing weaknesses in oversight, risk assessment, and staff training.

A specialist nurse in Cork developed a new care plan for children with epilepsy at CUH, which has resulted in significant cost savings of €260,000 and freed up hundreds of hospital bed days for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) in two years.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has purchased a 44-acre site in Raheen, located just 2km from University Hospital Limerick, with plans to develop a new facility.

A dentist who admitted to multiple false claims under the Dental Treatment Service Scheme will be sentenced today for defrauding the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland.