“We need to turn this tide again.” Paul Reid has warned the public of the “huge stress” on healthcare in Ireland due to the rising number of Covid cases in the country. The HSE CEO made the comments on Twitter on Monday morning (28 March). 1,625 Covid positive patients in hospital now is causing huge […]

4 years ago

Paul Reid’s comments arrive at a time when 93 patients are in ICU with Covid-19. HSE CEO Paul Reid is anticipating a difficult period ahead for hospitals as positive Covid cases continue to soar across the country. He aired his concerns in conversation with Katie Hannon on RTÉ Radio 1 on Saturday morning as she […]

4 years ago

The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units (ICU) has also fallen. The number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the country has dropped to its lowest figure since 11 January. As of Wednesday morning (27 January), there are 1,689 patients with Covid-19 in Irish hospitals, down 134 compared to Tuesday. This figure is […]

5 years ago

Some hospitals have issued visiting restrictions in order to protect the safety of patients and visitors. The Health Service Executive has issued a public apology for the high level of activity in their Emergency Departments around Ireland. They have stated that the flu season spiked over Christmas and the New Year 2019/2020, and that it is now […]

6 years ago

There are 11 injury units located in the Republic of Ireland. Minister for Health Simon Harris has announced that the charge for attending a minor injury unit has been reduced from €100 to €75, with the new rate coming into effect as of today (23 December). That fee of €75 will apply to non-medical card […]

6 years ago

Hospital consultants are concerned at the levels of stress and burnout experienced by doctors. Research undertaken by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland earlier this year has found that a doctor is now twice as likely to die by suicide than a member of the general public. Hospital consultants at the Irish Hospital Consultants […]

7 years ago