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Just one in seven hospital consultants on the new contract are working Saturdays

Just one in seven hospital consultants on the new contract are working Saturdays

Pressure on hospital consultants to deliver a seven-day service Just one in seven hospital consultants on the public-only contract are working on a Saturday, according to new HSE figures reported by RTÉ News. Of the more than 3,200 consultants on the contract who recorded their hours, 14% worked Saturdays and 38% worked extended day shifts, […]

1 month ago

HSE finds high-risk synthetic cannabinoids in vapes sold in Irish shops

HSE finds high-risk synthetic cannabinoids in vapes sold in Irish shops

The HSE has uncovered a worrying mix of substances An investigation by the HSE’s Emerging Drug Trends Laboratory has uncovered a range of unexpected substances in vapes, vape liquids and edible products being sold across Ireland. Researchers examined 76 vape products, as well as edibles bought from shops in towns and cities and products sourced […]

2 months ago