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 week ago
“A sticking plaster to cover a gaping wound” – Irish Medical Organisation blasts Government’s winter plan
“Every doctor and healthcare worker is working beyond capacity right now and it is untenable that they are being asked to face into a winter with insufficient support.” With pressure mounting on the healthcare system amidst a significant rise in Covid cases and related hospitalisations, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has hit out at the […]
5 years ago
Simon Harris looks to make vaccinations mandatory for children
The Minister for Health intends to seek the support of every TD and senator in the country on the issue. Minister for Health Simon Harris has signalled his intention to make children’s vaccinations mandatory by law. Speaking at day two of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) general meeting in Killarney, Minister Harris said that it […]
7 years ago
Irish doctors will still have the right to object to providing abortion service, says Irish Medical Association
“While the referendum campaign has now ended, this matter is not yet concluded.” Doctors who express their “conscientious objections” to abortion must be considered by the Government during their creation of a new legislative proposal following the outcome of the referendum, the Irish Medical Organisation has requested. In a statement, the organisation has stated that […]
8 years ago