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Winter vaccination programme with flu and Covid-19 jabs launched by HSE

The free flu vaccine is being rolled out by the HSE to certain groups from today (Monday), along with an invitation to over 65s and medically vulnerable people to get their next Covid-19 booster. The free flu vaccine is available to people over 65, ...

03 Oct 2022 at 10:46

National News

Number of monkeypox cases in Ireland reaches 70

There have been "in and around 70 cases" of monkeypox in Ireland so far according to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. Speaking on his way into Cabinet this morning, Minister Donnelly confirmed the number and said public health experts are ...

27 Jul 2022 at 12:31

National News

Monkeypox vaccine to be extended to high risk groups

A plan to extend the use of the smallpox vaccine for individuals at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland has been announced. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly confirmed the move following recommendations made on the 22nd July ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:04

National News

All hospital inpatient and outpatient charges to be scrapped next year

All hospital inpatient and outpatient charges are set to be dropped next year, a move estimated to save patients up to €30m per year. The €80 a day inpatient charge for a hospital stay or day-case procedure – capped at €800 a year – is ...

21 May 2022 at 15:14

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

Legislation on way to cover non-disclosure issues that arose in cervical check controversy

The Minister for Health said that non-disclosure issues which arose in the cervical check screening controversy will be legislated for to prevent it from happening again. Stephen Donnelly said new legislation will address the ...

10 Mar 2022 at 17:47

Pandemic bonus payment for frontline healthcare workers to be delayed until summer

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Pandemic payment for healthcare workers to be delayed until summer

A pandemic bonus worth between €600 and €1,000 in recognition of the contribution made by front line healthcare workers during the pandemic may not now be paid until June, it has emerged. It had originally been expected that ...

05 Apr 2022 at 10:58

National News

50 extra consultant posts welcomed but extra hospital bed capacity urged

An additional 50 Consultant in Emergency Medicine posts are to be funded by the Department of Health, it has been confirmed. The move has been welcomed by the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine Limited (IAEM) which ...

25 Aug 2022 at 13:34

National News

HPV vaccine catch-up programme extended to men aged up to 22

The Laura Brennan HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine Catch-Up Programme has been extended to include all males up to their 22nd birthday, it has been announced by the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. From 29 August ...

24 Aug 2023 at 09:30

National News

Are you one of thousands now eligible for a free GP visit card from this week?

Over 200,000 people will be eligible for GP visit cards from this week, it has been confirmed. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly today announced the opening of applications for GP visit cards for up to 215,000 ...

11 Sept 2023 at 09:48

National News

People urged to get second booster vaccination amid 'stark' hospital numbers for Covid-19

Stark figures for Covid-19 numbers in hospital have prompted the Health Minister to urge people to get their second booster vaccination. "We are all aware that there has been a very rapid increase in people in ...

21 Jun 2022 at 16:24

National News

Government 'hopeful' there won't be a return to mandatory mask-wearing as Covid numbers rise

The Government hopes that there won't be a return to mandatory face-mask wearing despite rising figures for Covid-19 infections. It is understood that the possibility of the re-introduction of mandatory ...

12 Oct 2022 at 11:00

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