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Families to be asked for input on child spinal inquiry

The Government will work with families on the terms of reference for a public inquiry into the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida "to get this right", the Tánaiste has said.

November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM

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Wexford hospital apologises over care to elderly patient

Wexford General Hospital has apologised to the family of an elderly woman who died there earlier this year, saying it was not the level of standard it aims for.

November 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM

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Statutory inquiry into children's spinal care expected

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government is anxious to help the family of the late Harvey Morrison find answers about his care.

November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM

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Harvey Morrison's parents to meet Tánaiste and Minister

The parents of the late Harvey Morrison are due to meet Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill later today, to discuss their son's care.

November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM

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HIQA has said it recommended the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, to address the safety concerns which prompted its review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the HSE Mid West...

November 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM

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Northern Lights illuminate Irish skies

The Northern Lights were visible across the country last night, with red and green hues illuminating the night sky.

November 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM

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More State investment in cancer medicine trials urged

A new report has called for more State investment in trials of cancer medicines, which it says save lives and bring access to new treatments that would otherwise be unavailable to patients.

November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM

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Children waiting up to 13 years to see psychologist

New figures obtained by RTÉ News show that up to August this year, children in Dublin were waiting up to 13 years to be seen by a primary care psychologist.

November 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM

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McDonald says Morrison waiting list report 'devastating'

The Sinn Féin leader has described as "devastating" a newspaper report that claims nine-year-old Harvey Morrison was taken off a surgery waiting list because Children's Health Ireland believed he was ...

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November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM

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DNA pioneer James Watson dies aged 97

James Watson, the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, has died aged 97, his former lab said.

November 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM

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BreastCheck set to miss screening target for third year

The Director of Clinical Affairs at the Irish Cancer Society has said it is "very disappointing" that the national screening programme for breast cancer looks set to miss its screening target for a th...

November 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM

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This is great fun - a smart, twisty historical thriller from @mylesdungan.bsky.social

November 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM

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Apology for family over woman's misreported smear tests

Portiuncula University Hospital has apologised to the family of a woman who died from cervical cancer and acknowledged that there was a missed opportunity to diagnose her illness earlier, which ultima...

November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM

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Audit finds gaps in access to beds in stroke units

A new audit on stroke care in Ireland has highlighted persistent gaps in access to beds in dedicated stroke units and specialist multi-disciplinary staffing, which are central to best practice.

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November 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM

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Ireland faces falling tax revenues as population ages

Ireland faces a surge in the number of older people as a proportion of the population, falling tax revenues and increased fiscal deficits, according to a new report by the Department of Finance.

November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM

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HSE: Over 700,000 planned procedures cancelled since 2023

The HSE has confirmed that over 700,000 planned procedures for patients were cancelled since 2023 to the middle of this year.

November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM

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Record number of babies born to women aged over 45 - CSO

There were a record number of babies born to women aged 45 years and over in 2023, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has said.

Feargal Sharkey - You Little Thief (Full Music Video)

November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM

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What an absolute classic & the energy in that performance.

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YouTube video by Ronni's 80's!

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November 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM

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The warming effects of climate change have seen the rate of heat-related deaths surge 23% since the 1990s - to over 546,000 a year - according to the ninth Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climat...

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October 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM

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Ireland hopes for a discount for missing EU climate goals

Ireland will miss its EU climate targets on agriculture, transport and buildings and likely face financial penalties, but can it secure concessions?

October 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM

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Regulator warns against 'risky' Halloween contact lenses

Irish health regulator CORU, which regulates Health and Social Care Professionals, has issued a warning to children, teenagers and adults against the use of "novelty" contact lenses this Halloween.

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October 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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'I needed help' - father says he lost all to addiction

Stephen Freer was running his own electrical engineering company and was surrounded by caring family.

October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM

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Addiction centre reports sharp rise in demand for care

The Coolmine drug and addiction treatment service has reported a sharp rise in demand for care.

October 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM

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Bowel cancer study finds ways to reactivate immune system

New research into bowel cancer has identified ways to reactivate the immune system to help tackle the spread of the condition.

October 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM

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Minister for Health publishes new endometriosis framework

A new national endometriosis framework, which will set out a defined clinical care pathway for women has been published by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill.