The Medical Council will adopt a more “compassionate” approach to doctors who are subject to complaint...

The Department of Health is reviewing an application from the HSE to recognise the grade of...

In late 2019, the Medical Independent reported on a briefing note sent by the Chief Veterinary...

A “national approach” on reducing the high rate of verotoxin-producing E.coli (VTEC) infection is still being...

An Irish breast implant registry (IBIR) will be piloted in early 2025 in advance of a...

Tributes have been paid to lifelong disability activist Ms Leigh Gath, who passed away unexpectedly at...

The HSE is seeking additional funding to include chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the GP chronic...

Donation after circulatory death (DCD) accounted for 28 per cent of deceased donor kidney transplants last...

A slowdown in the growth of consultant posts could “critically undermine” efforts to reach the target...

Action “is being taken” to increase healthcare professionals’ awareness of the risks associated with anti-convulsant medication...

Sickle cell disease. Clinicians are urging the establishment of a national clinical programme for haemoglobinopathies against...

Around 81 per cent of consultants at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin have elected to transfer to the...