Ronan Glynn resigns from Deputy Chief Medical Officer role
Another high-ranking member of NPHET departs. Ronan Glynn, one of the leading healthcare figures in Ireland throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has formally resigned from his post as Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Glynn was a regular fixture at daily informational briefings on the virus, eventually stepping into the role of acting Chief Medical Officer when Tony […]
4 years ago
Government warn there is “real risk” patient data will be leaked tomorrow amid HSE cyber attack
“People are also advised to be cautious of criminals taking advantage of fears around the HSE attack by contacting them to attempt to obtain information or payments”. The Government has warned that there is a “real risk” that patient data will be leaked tomorrow amid the recent HSE cyber attack. Russian hacker group, Wizard Spider, […]
5 years ago
Leo Varadkar says cyber attack on Department of Health was “unsuccessful”
He said he is unaware of any attacks on any other government departments. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that the attempted cyber attack on the Department of Health was “unsuccessful”. The Health Service Executive (HSE) was hit by a ransomware attack earlier in the week with reports following that the Department of Health had likely […]
5 years ago
Patient in Covid-19 ward spat towards nurses on “four to six occasions”
“Personally I was in shock, as you can imagine.” A staff nurse working on a Covid-19 ward in an Irish hospital has said that on Tuesday, he was spat at by an abusive and disruptive patient. Damien, who did not give his full name or the location of the hospital, said he was called with […]
6 years ago
219 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland, two further deaths announced
There are now 1,125 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland. 219 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland, the Department of Health has announced as of its latest update on Monday 23 March. In addition, two further deaths associated with the virus have been confirmed by Chief […]
6 years ago
Government announces increase in illness benefit for people impacted by coronavirus
Take note… The government has officially announced measures to provide income support to people affected by the Covid-19 coronavirus. Three major changes were announced on Tuesday (10 March): The current six-day waiting period for Illness Benefit will not apply to anyone who has contracted Covid-19 or is undergoing medically-required self-isolation. The personal rate of Illness […]
6 years ago