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Over a thousand names added to home help waiting list in space of four months as total surges to 7,300
The latest HSE figures from July show that 7,300 people are waiting on home support services.
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Sep 25th 2019, 6:30 AM
No-deal Brexit fears: Health chiefs say enough medicines stockpiled to last till New Year
The HPRA will state that no major supply concerns have been identified to date.
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Sep 25th 2019, 12:05 AM
HSE saving measures to target older people and those with disabilities 'in order to break even'
The HSE boss has denied it is undertaking any cost-cutting measures.
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Aug 6th 2019, 7:21 PM
Six children die after severe viral outbreak at New Jersey health centre
The rehabilitation centre helps “medically fragile children” in the US state.
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Oct 24th 2018, 7:45 AM
Government approves plans to give 14,000 carers free GP cards
Health Minister Simon Harris said that he knew of the difficulties faced by carers in Ireland.
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Apr 12th 2018, 7:51 AM
Over 200 children with serious teeth problems have waited over 4 years for treatment
Figures show that 11,786 children and young adults have been waiting over a year for necessary orthodontic treatment.
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Oct 21st 2017, 6:00 AM
Vaccine compensation scheme being considered by government
Health Minister Simon Harris said his department is examining how to roll out a vaccination compensation programme.
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Aug 13th 2017, 4:00 PM
'Patients are being put at risk': Funding issues stopping 20,000 people receiving 'life-saving' meds
The medication has been proven to help cardiac problems.
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Jul 27th 2017, 10:42 AM
Enda to Micheál: 'You ran like a scalded cat, as fast as your legs could carry you'
The Taoiseach accused former health minister Micheál Martin of doubling health spend without achieving any results.
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Nov 24th 2015, 4:50 PM
Do TDs bring up medical cards in the Dáil to get votes? 'Bullshit'
“Do you think the Government would give a card back just if people wrote to them? Not in a million years. Not on your nelly.”
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Nov 30th 2014, 8:15 AM
There's currently no obligation for doctors to have insurance but there soon will be
Does your doctor have medical indemnity insurance?
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Sep 29th 2014, 1:37 PM
'I hope he survives': Senator Crown doesn't think Reilly has been given the chance he needs in health
Earlier this week Reilly said the health budget had run over by €158 million.
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Jun 29th 2014, 1:33 PM
Video: Does Leo Varadkar want to be Minister for Health?
His name’s being linked with the role, as speculation continues ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle. But what does the Transport Minister think?
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Jun 9th 2014, 5:30 PM
Damien Kiberd: Health is not just Angola, it’s the original Heart of Darkness
What’s to become of the very sick who can’t afford insurance cover and who don’t qualify for medical cards? Does anyone – including Reilly – know?
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Oct 20th 2013, 8:45 AM
Reilly: €666 million adjustment "toughest challenge I've had to face yet"
The Health Minister’s been tasked with overseeing a programme that will include €268 million in pay-related savings and €113 million from a ‘probity drive’ aimed at medical card holders.
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Oct 16th 2013, 11:47 AM