# Hospitals

All time

# patient patients

More than 360,000 people are on hospital waiting lists

The figure increased by 50,000 from January to July.

12.4k

Sep 24th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Hospitals

Galway nurses to protest 'severe overcrowding' in Emergency Department

The INMO said today nurses are finishing shifts “in a distressed state, experiencing burnout and frustration at the lack of action”.

8.2k

Sep 15th 2014, 6:55 PM

# children's health

Children with Spina Bifida are massively under-served in Ireland: study

Children with spina bifida need complex treatment – more than half aren’t getting it.

4.0k

Sep 3rd 2014, 7:45 AM

# no vacancies

Staff shortage at Kerry General Hospital now at "unsafe" levels says union

The INMO says a block on hiring is making the problem worse.

7.3k

Aug 29th 2014, 10:04 PM

# Overcrowded

Number of patients admitted on trolleys up 187% in some hospitals

Five hospitals increased by between 75% to 187% in comparison to the same period last year.

5.9k

Aug 8th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Healthcare

Irish hospitals to start giving away old equipment

The programme will help hospitals in Zambia and Uganda.

12.9k

Jul 27th 2014, 8:45 AM

# end of life report

People with terminal illnesses should 'automatically receive' medical cards

The Oireachtas Health Committee launched its report on end-of-life care this afternoon.

8.2k

Jul 15th 2014, 2:56 PM

# Ambulances

HIQA writes to HSE twice over risks to patients in emergency departments

The issue centred on what the HSE is doing to mitigate the risks to patients who are waiting transfers in EDs to inpatient beds.

4.7k

Jun 27th 2014, 6:45 AM

# get well

Most people in Ireland think hospitals are dangerous places

In a massive Europe-wide study, more than half of Irish people said it was likely that patients could be harmed by hospital care in Ireland.

6.6k

Jun 20th 2014, 7:26 AM

# justice day for cleaners

'No one ever notices the cleaner'

Several events are taking place today to mark International Justice Day for Cleaners.

11.8k

Jun 16th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Emergency

Junior doctors offered four times their pay to cover emergency department in Cork

The HSE says the department will be fully staffed, but did not comment on the cost.

19.9k

Jun 14th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Beaumont

North Dublin psychiatric patients being treated in Cavan and Monaghan

In the wake of the resignation of the Beaumont Hospital Clinical Director, a local TD wants psychiatric services in Dublin examined.

7.6k

May 20th 2014, 9:10 PM

# Tit for tat

INMO say proposals 'seriously compromise patient safety'. 'Scaremongering' says James Reilly

The health minister also cast doubts on the savings targets.

6.6k

May 19th 2014, 6:23 PM

# Care

Unsuitable treatment for children in mental health units

The structure of one ward was described as “not suitable for residents”.

9.1k

Apr 23rd 2014, 3:43 PM

# Infection

MRSA has been in Irish hospitals for 40 years, but it's getting more dangerous

New research at TCD is looking to find out which strains will become the most dominant.

4.8k

Apr 16th 2014, 8:39 AM

# Mother and Baby

Stark differences between childbirth procedures in public and private hospitals

Women in private hospitals are far more likely to choose to have a caesarean delivery.

19.5k

Apr 15th 2014, 7:45 AM

# wash your hands

CDI is more common than MRSA and kills one in three Irish patients infected

Unlike MRSA, alcohol wipes do not stop the spread of CDI.

10.5k

Mar 4th 2014, 6:30 AM

# patient safety

Patients more likely to die when cared for by nurses with heavy workloads

In Ireland, the average patient-to-nurse ratio is 6·9, which is mid-range in comparison to other European countries.

7.3k

Feb 26th 2014, 6:45 AM

# Reform

'Trust of the community' needed if Dublin A&E closures go ahead

“We shouldn’t be scared of reform,” the Irish Patients Association said, following reports that a number may close.

11.5k

Feb 23rd 2014, 3:59 PM

# Outbreak

Visitor restrictions in place at Kerry General Hospital

An outbreak of a “flu-like” illness has effected the hospital.

7.8k

Feb 21st 2014, 1:00 PM

# Hospitals

"Criminal" that potentially life-saving stroke machines are lying idle

The machines were purchased by the HSE, but only five of the 12 machines are currently being used.

9.9k

Feb 9th 2014, 8:15 AM

# union strife

Remember the '24 No More' campaign? Hospitals still aren't complying say IMO

Up to 33 per cent of hospitals have not made sufficient progress and are to be penalised according to the union.

9.6k

Feb 7th 2014, 5:02 PM

# clear the air

Hospital smoking bans are being ignored

The Psychiatric Nurses association at Kerry General Hospital say the HSE just wanted to make a ‘grand gesture’ but aren’t willing to back it up.

16.6k

Feb 2nd 2014, 5:00 PM

# Prime Numbers

RTE, health insurance, and the Queen: The week in numbers

Plus: What percentage of people aged 50 and older in Ireland are obese?

10.7k

Feb 1st 2014, 7:30 PM

# Mental Health

Dementia sufferers 'inadequately assessed' in Irish hospitals

At any one time, one in four people in Irish hospitals suffer from dementia, with their care costing the state €21 million a year.

5.2k

Jan 28th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Mother and Baby

Holles Street says they are ready for babies that were due at Mount Carmel

The National Maternity Hospital say they may request additional staff if required.

17.2k

Jan 24th 2014, 6:38 PM

# Trolleys

Reilly 'acknowledges discomfort and distress' of patients on trolleys

Reilly was challenged by Fianna Fáil TD Billy Kelleher in the Dáil today after it emerged almost 400 people were on trolleys across the country in one day this week.

5.4k

Jan 22nd 2014, 2:14 PM

# Health Cuts

Mass rallies planned across country as new National Hospital Campaign gathers pace

Tens of thousands are expected to turn out for ‘seven to ten’ large-scale protests around the country, organised to fight cuts to front-line services.

5.4k

Jan 13th 2014, 12:15 PM

# Overcrowding

Almost 60,000 people waited on trolleys in Emergency Departments last year

New figures show the level of overcrowding at hospitals around the country.

4.7k

Jan 9th 2014, 10:09 PM

# Overcrowding

374: Number of patients on hospital trolleys at highest in months

There are 374 patients on trolleys in Ireland today – the highest figure since April last year.

7.0k

Jan 8th 2014, 8:53 PM

# no smoking

HSE says hospitals will be smoke-free by 2015

This will be the last year that people can light up a cigarette on hospital grounds.

7.1k

Jan 6th 2014, 3:56 PM

# no smoking

Four more hospital campuses to become smoke-free zones from Monday

Hospitals in Rathgar, Bantry, Mallow and Kerry will all ban smoking on campus from Monday.

14.1k

Jan 3rd 2014, 6:21 PM

# Trolley Watch

Just 42 people on trolleys but 'one snowflake doesn't make a white Christmas'

The numbers are down significantly on last year when 107 people spent Christmas on trolleys in hospitals around the country.

6.4k

Dec 24th 2013, 2:52 PM

# Health

HSE still reviewing where €108m 'unspecified' pay savings can be found in 2014

The HSE launched its 2014 service plan this morning, which sees the medical card probity figure dropping to €23m.

4.6k

Dec 18th 2013, 12:57 PM

# no smoking

'All hospitals to be smoke free campuses by end of 2015' says HSE

Irish hospitals are hoping to implement nationwide as three more hospitals declare ban from January.

5.9k

Dec 11th 2013, 1:31 PM

# Healthcare

Public, elderly and short-stay: Study finds 1.54m people discharged from Irish hospitals

A report into the demographics of Ireland’s hospitals has found the number of private patients has dropped while the number of public patients has increased.

5.3k

Dec 10th 2013, 6:30 AM

# top-ups

Gilmore warns health bodies could have funding cut if they don't comply with pay policy

The Tánaiste has said that funding could be cut for agencies that do not comply with public sector pay structures.

5.9k

Dec 1st 2013, 1:53 PM

# Drink

Here's how many people were treated for alcohol dependence in Irish hospitals

New figures have also revealed a big drop in the number of people being treated for alcohol-related liver disease in recent years following a massive increase in the boom years.

12.6k

Nov 22nd 2013, 12:40 PM

# Executive Pay

"Don't punish sick kids" - charity warns hospitals still need help, despite top-up furore

There is a serious risk of donors not supporting fundraising campaigns in protest over the top-up payments to hospital executives, a charity has warned.

5.9k

Nov 21st 2013, 2:01 PM