In 2023, Ireland recorded 263 organ transplants, a decrease from 282 in 2022. The figures include contributions from 84 deceased and 30 living donors. Authorities emphasize the importance of discussing organ donation intentions, highlighting personal stories such as that of…
In 2024, the Irish government allocated over €25 billion to health, with major projects like the delayed National Paediatric Hospital costing significantly more than its initial budget. Hospital overcrowding remains a severe issue, with over 822,800 patients on waiting lists….
A group of eight Palestinian children, along with their carers and siblings, has arrived in Ireland for medical treatment, marking the first such evacuation amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Supported by the Slovakian government, the evacuation was coordinated by…
An internal audit by the HSE reveals no issues in the allocation of over €19 million for spinal surgeries at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), designed to reduce waiting lists for procedures related to scoliosis and spina bifida. The report confirms…
Senior ministers Stephen Donnelly and Catherine Martin lost their seats in the General Election but will continue in their positions until new ministers are appointed. Their situation reflects past precedents where outgoing ministers maintained their roles despite electoral defeats. The…
Stephen Donnelly, the Irish Minister for Health and former Fianna Fáil TD, has lost his seat in Wicklow, trailing to Fine Gael’s Edward Timmons. The election results saw significant shifts in party representation, notably affecting the Green Party, which saw…
Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, has been defeated in the Wicklow constituency election, a seat he held since 2011. He lost to Fine Gael’s Edward Timmons after first entering politics as an Independent. Donnelly co-founded the Social Democrats in 2015…
The 2024 Irish General Election has resulted in a significant shift in the political landscape, with many established politicians losing their seats. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly faces a tough race to retain his position as the final seat in Wicklow…
