# Hospital

Last month

May 2023

# hospital name

No opposition to motion calling for new Children's Hospital to be named after Dr Kathleen Lynn

The Government will ultimately make the call on what the new hospital will be called.

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May 23rd 2023, 5:48 PM

This year

2023

# rock wing

New nine-storey wing of Mater Hospital has been officially opened

There is no set date for when the new wing will be up and running, as 400 staff have yet to be recruited.

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Updated

Apr 20th 2023, 3:54 PM

# China

29 killed in fire at Beijing hospital while director detained for questioning

Many family members have lost contact with patients, with the missing being mostly older people with mobility problems.

5.4k

Apr 19th 2023, 7:23 AM

# charity boxing

Man dies after being seriously injured in charity white collar boxing match in England

The man was taking part in the Ultra White Collar Boxing event in Nottingham last Saturday.

55.0k

Apr 1st 2023, 6:16 PM

# Wexford General Hospital

Acute assessment and minor injuries units reopening at Wexford hospital, but ED remains closed

From today, Wexford General Hospital will be operating an Acute Medical Assessment Unit.

4.5k

Mar 15th 2023, 10:54 AM

# Assaults

At least 10 assaults on Irish hospital staff each day, committee to be told

The Oireachtas Health Committee will focus on assaults and attacks on healthcare workers.

9.5k

Feb 8th 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Recovery

'Miracle' hailed as Arsenal star discharged from hospital

Pablo Mari was stabbed during a deadly knife attack in an Italian supermarket.

5.7k

Oct 31st 2022, 4:12 PM

Voices

Emily Ashmore: Stand-up comedy helped me deal with my mystery health issue

When Emily Ashmore dislocated her knees, it was the start of a long medical journey. She found solace in humour.

19.0k

Aug 23rd 2022, 7:00 AM

# Assault

Hospitals recorded hundreds each of violent incidents by patients in 2021 alone

Galway University Hospitals said that only serious incidents were recorded because incidents of abuse and harassment are so “frequent”.

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Aug 19th 2022, 8:30 PM

# muh

Cork hospital appeals for public to avoid emergency department due to high demand

Patients with less urgent complaints are advised to contact their GPs or South Doc.

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Aug 17th 2022, 3:24 PM

# Clonmany

Four hospitalised after van ploughs into crowd at Donegal festival

Gardaí have confirmed that the driver of the vehicle suffered a ‘health incident’ just moments before the incident

39.9k

Aug 4th 2022, 7:18 AM

# Archie Battersbee

UK court upholds decision to withdraw 12-year-old's life sustaining treatment

Archie was found unconscious at his home by his mother on 7 April and has not regained consciousness since.

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Aug 2nd 2022, 5:51 PM

# HSE

Tánaiste says Government has not sanctioned the closure of Navan emergency department

The Health Minister said several issues must be addressed before any transition can take place, including capacity at other hospitals.

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Jun 14th 2022, 2:00 PM

# Hospital

Emergency department in Navan to be replaced with 'medical assessment unit'

Medical emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes will no longer be treated at the hospital.

10.5k

Jun 13th 2022, 3:30 PM

# National Maternity Hospital

Green Party unease over NMH vote as government accused of 'breathtaking cynicism'

The government will not oppose a Sinn Féin motion calling for public ownership of the land.

18.6k

May 17th 2022, 7:09 PM

# Attack

Gardaí in Meath appeal for witnesses to burglary that left man in his 60s injured

The man was brought to Mullingar General Hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening.

15.6k

May 17th 2022, 2:55 PM

Voices

Consultant obstetrician: Women of Ireland deserve modern maternity care - we're listening to them

Professor Mary Higgins of the National Maternity Hospital says the health of Irish women is driving need for a new campus.

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May 17th 2022, 1:13 PM

# National Maternity Hospital

‘No guarantee’ that maternity hospital CPO would be successful – Donnelly

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said further delay would not be the right choice.

10.8k

May 5th 2022, 1:36 PM

# Ukraine

Ukraine receives missiles from Norway amid warning Mariupol defenders are facing 'last days'

Commander Serhiy Volyna said his marines are “maybe facing our last days, if not hours”.

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Apr 20th 2022, 10:45 AM

# West Bank

At least two killed in Tel Aviv attack

There’s a surge of violence in Israel and the West Bank since late March.

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Apr 7th 2022, 9:28 PM

# Overcrowding

Limerick hospital defers most elective activity due to Covid and 'surge' in ED presentations

A record 100 patients were on trolleys in corridors today in the hospital’s Emergency Department and on general wards.

16.0k

Mar 23rd 2022, 10:20 PM

# Overcrowding

Ambulances queue outside overcrowded Limerick emergency department as trolley crisis continues

One source said ambulance crews were “marooned” in the hospital today as there weren;t enough trolleys to hand patients over to staff.

24.5k

Mar 2nd 2022, 10:56 PM

# beacon

Green light given for €75 million eight storey extension to Beacon Hospital

The scheme includes new A&E facilities and cancer care facilities.

19.8k

Jan 24th 2022, 5:27 PM

# Pressure

System still under strain but latest data shows link between cases and hospitalisations weakening

Health officials and ICU doctors say the coronavirus is still having a significant impact on Irish hospitals.

Despite record-breaking case numbers, the amount of people in hospital with Covid-19 is far short of the peak of the pandemic.

"The more Covid cases we have the less we can do of other things," the HSE has warned.

ICU doctors say Covid is having a direct impact on the care patients receive.

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Jan 15th 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

# Wexford

Paramedics told to bypass Wexford Hospital after it was overrun by unprecedented patient numbers

The hospital has warned of significant delays for prospective patients.

72.0k

Dec 29th 2021, 5:32 PM

# Concern

Wigan striker stable in hospital after collapsing during training

Charlie Wyke is being monitored and will be unavailable for selection for the immediate future.

6.6k

Nov 25th 2021, 10:12 PM

# Economic Recovery

PUP and EWSS Covid supports discussed at Cabinet Sub Committee - but no change made

Bars, restaurants and nightclubs had only recently seen restrictions start to relax.

28.2k

Updated

Nov 22nd 2021, 9:21 PM

# Remembrance Sunday

UK terrorism threat level raised to 'severe' after Liverpool bomb blast

The driver reportedly locked the passenger inside the cab after growing suspicious about his intentions.

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Updated

Nov 15th 2021, 3:35 PM

# Fatal

Three men arrested under terrorism legislation after fatal blast at Liverpool hospital

The incident took place at Liverpool Women’s Hospital on Sunday morning.

50.8k

Nov 14th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Covid-19

'If you have symptoms presume it's Covid': NPHET seeks return to the basics as cases rise

Ministers are currently considering whether to delay lifting restrictions on 22 October.

Those who have not been vaccinated are having a “disproportionate” impact on the health service, Dr Ronan Glynn has said.

Cabinet is due to meet next Tuesday to decided on the next phase of re-opening.

The HSE today warned that it is experiencing the strain of increased Covid-19 hospitalisations

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Oct 14th 2021, 12:15 PM

# cannabis poisoning

Six children reported to Dublin hospital with accidental cannabis poisoning earlier this year

One case involved two siblings aged three and four who consumed cannabis peach ring jellies.

44.5k

Sep 20th 2021, 7:35 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 242 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The Department of Health today also confirmed there are 67 Covid-19 patients in hospital with 23 in ICU.

52.2k

Jun 14th 2021, 4:58 PM

# covid figures

Just 59 Covid-19 patients in hospital, the lowest figure in nine months

Director-General of the HSE Paul Reid said this is “a remarkable benefit of our strong vaccination programme & public support overall.”

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Jun 11th 2021, 8:17 AM

# Hospital

Man in serious condition after vehicle collision in Galway

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N84.

24.1k

Jun 10th 2021, 8:16 PM

# Coronavirus

Inter Milan's Arturo Vidal in hospital after positive Covid test

The diagnosis means the 34-year-old will miss Thursday’s World Cup qualifier between Chile and Argentina.

5.7k

Jun 1st 2021, 12:12 PM

# Recovery

Blanchardstown siege: Shot detectives expected to make full recovery

The two men remain in hospital today.

21.3k

May 26th 2021, 2:15 PM

# holles st

Fianna Fáil senator says Donnelly needs to provide clarity on maternity restrictions as protest takes place

Senator Lisa Chambers has called for clarity from the HSE on restrictions still in place in some hospitals.

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Updated

May 11th 2021, 5:55 PM

# covid19

Up to 270,000 vaccines to be administered this week as government says programme 'gaining momentum'

More than 1.8 million vaccines doses have been administered so far.

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Updated

May 11th 2021, 4:27 PM

# Vaccines

128 Covid-19 patients in hospital as vaccine doses top 1.6 million

The HSE is due to reveal details of its revised vaccination plan this week.

35.5k

May 3rd 2021, 12:17 PM

# Hospital

Covid-19: Number of patients being treated in hospital decreases further to 176

The figures were published by the HSE last night.

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Apr 18th 2021, 11:41 AM