Health Minister proposes ban on all disposable vapes
Time to say goodbye to your vapes The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has proposed a ban on all disposable vapes in Ireland on environmental and public health grounds. Donnelly has called for a ban on disposable colourful and flavoured vapes. Donnelly said the colourful packaging should also be banned as it targets young people. […]
1 year ago
‘Wide-ranging’ anti-vaping bill passed by Dáil
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he hopes to have the legislation “in law before Christmas”. The Dáil has passed legislation that bans the sale of vaping products to those under 18. According to a statement on the Government’s website, the bill contains “wide-ranging measures to tackle smoking and vaping among children and adults”. These […]
2 years ago
Free GP care to be extended to thousands of Irish families in matter of months
The expansion will cater to a further half a million people. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that free GP care is set to be extended to thousands of Irish families. The expansion of the free GP care will cater to a further half a million people, including all six and seven-year-olds and people […]
2 years ago
Irish government passes abortion bill and promises access to services ‘with dignity and privacy’
“This legislation will deliver on a longstanding government commitment to ensure that anyone needing a termination of pregnancy can access services in safety, with dignity and privacy.” Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has confirmed the Government’s approval to introduce Safe Access Zones around all healthcare settings providing abortion services. A spokesperson explained: “This legislation will […]
2 years ago
A united health service? Republic set to fund 250 nursing places in North
The government is set to invest €10 million in a remarkable cross-border move. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is expected to give his approval to plans for funding 250 student nursing and midwifery places in Northern Ireland. The move comes four months after the Fianna Fáil politician wrote to the Minister for Higher Education Simon […]
3 years ago
New figures reveal the true extent of HSE’s failings
The latest figures regarding available GPs and hospital waiting lists are a stark reminder of the HSE’s deep-rooted issues. In what is the latest in a long line of concerning statistics, it has been announced that more than 1.1 million people are waiting for some form of hospital care. The figures, which were released by […]
3 years ago