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Signing of landmark legislation for children and young women welcomed by Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, today (Thursday July 21) welcomed the signing into law by President Michael D. Higgins of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022. Once commenced, the Act will provide for the abolition of ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:15

National News

'Necessary' health information legislation will deliver better care, says Donnelly

New health information legislation to support better planning and delivery of services is set to be enacted. It follows Cabinet approval received by the Minister for Health today (Tuesday April 19) to develop the general scheme of the Health ...

19 Apr 2022 at 13:54

Local News

Pandemic bonus for frontline workers expected in next payroll

A bonus payment for frontline healthcare workers in recognition of their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to come through in their next payroll, it has been confirmed. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly welcomed ...

15 Apr 2022 at 13:33

National News

Northern Ireland introduces new law banning smoking in cars with children present

New laws which ban smoking in vehicles where children are present have been introduced in Northern Ireland. It brings the law into line with other regions of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I am ...

01 Feb 2022 at 18:16

National News

Minister warns rise in flu and Covid cases will increase pressure on hospitals

An increase in influenza and Covid cases will lead to increased pressure on hospitals and the wider health service in coming weeks, health minister Stephen Donnelly has warned. The Health Service Executive (HSE) said there has been ...

30 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Kilkenny City

Significant number of acute hospital inpatient beds on the cards for Kilkenny

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has today (Wednesday) announced an allocation of 100 additional acute hospital inpatient beds for two Kilkenny hospitals. St Luke's General Hospital (82 new beds) and Kilcreene Orthopaedic ...

29 May 2024 at 18:10

National News

Irish Medical Organisation welcomes proposed ban on smartphones for under 16s

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has welcomed the proposed ban on smartphones among young people following calls made by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to ban smartphone usage for under 16s. This follows recent ...

27 Aug 2024 at 16:47

Local News

St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny leads the way following figures released by the Minister for Health

St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny had the greatest reduction in the number of patients on trolleys in the South East in the first five months of this year. The local hospital recorded a reduction of 55% in that ...

10 Jul 2024 at 12:23

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