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Pandemic bonus for frontline workers expected in next payroll

A bonus payment for frontline healthcare workers in recognition of their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to come through in their next payroll, it has been confirmed. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly welcomed developments ...

15 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Local News

€2m works on 60-bed block for Limerick hospital commences

ENABLING works are due to commence for the crucial 60-bed modular block at University Hospital Limerick this week. This comes after the HSE announced earlier this month that UHL was to receive €2m for the delivery of enabling works for the €19.5m ...

27 Mar 2019 at 06:00

Health

Minister Simon Harris confirms funding for 60-bed block at University Hospital Limerick

MINISTER for Health Simon Harris has announced that €19.5m funding has been committed for the construction of a delivery of crucial 60-bed modular block at University Hospital Limerick. Minister Harris made the announcement at the unveiling of a ...

05 Nov 2018 at 14:10

National News

Minister warns rise in flu and Covid cases will increase pressure on hospitals

An increase in influenza and Covid cases will lead to increased pressure on hospitals and the wider health service in coming weeks, health minister Stephen Donnelly has warned. The Health Service Executive (HSE) said there has been a rise in ...

30 Dec 2023 at 00:01

National News

Signing of landmark legislation for children and young women welcomed by Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, today (Thursday July 21) welcomed the signing into law by President Michael D. Higgins of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022. Once commenced, the Act will provide for the ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:15

National News

Minister for Health confirms further acceleration of Covid-19 booster vaccine programme

IRELAND'S Covid-19 vaccination programme is to be accelerated, health minister Stephen Donnelly has announced. From Sunday all of those aged 16 and older who are eligible to receive a booster vaccine can access this service through ...

31 Dec 2021 at 19:32

National News

'Necessary' health information legislation will deliver better care, says Donnelly

New health information legislation to support better planning and delivery of services is set to be enacted. It follows Cabinet approval received by the Minister for Health today (Tuesday April 19) to develop the general scheme of ...

19 Apr 2022 at 13:54

Breaking News

New emergency department to 'significantly improve' patient care in Limerick

AS THE new emergency department at University Hospital Limerick is being prepared for its grand opening next week, members of the media and elected representatives were given a preview of the state-of-the-art facility, this ...

26 May 2017 at 20:01

National News

Northern Ireland introduces new law banning smoking in cars with children present

New laws which ban smoking in vehicles where children are present have been introduced in Northern Ireland. It brings the law into line with other regions of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Health Minister Robin Swann ...

01 Feb 2022 at 18:16

Local News

Good news for brave Limerick teenager

A DOORADOYLE teenager who suffers from scoliosis has secured a surgery date – after an almost two year wait. The case of Megan Halvey-Ryan, 13, was highlighted on RTE Investigates Living on the List documentary earlier ...

18 Feb 2017 at 13:32

National News

Irish Medical Organisation welcomes proposed ban on smartphones for under 16s

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has welcomed the proposed ban on smartphones among young people following calls made by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to ban smartphone usage for under 16s. This follows ...

27 Aug 2024 at 16:47

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