The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

Government to face court hearing over links to PPE supplier accused of modern slavery

The government is facing legal action over its decision to continue using Supermax as a supplier of disposable gloves for NHS workers

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Medical scientists in Ireland strike over pay and staffing issues after negotiations fail

'You could end up doing 24-hour shifts three or four times a week if your colleagues are sick'

Irish Mirror · May 18, 2022

NI scientists urged to end medical tests on dogs as charity pushes for better treatment for humans

Leading charity says research based on human biology could "advance treatment of strokes, cancers, Alzheimers and sepsis"

Belfast Live · May 18, 2022

Dr Ronan Glynn steps down from position as Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Dr Glynn, who led the country through the Covid-19 pandemic, will be taking up a new position in the private sector

Dublin Live · May 10, 2022

Dr Ronan Glynn resigns as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Department of Health

He follows in the footsteps of outgoing chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan

Irish Mirror · May 10, 2022

Explainer: Arriving in Hong Kong and unsure about city's vaccine pass scheme?

HONG KONG: Hong Kong ended its entry ban on overseas travellers on May 1 but under the city's vaccine pass scheme, arrivals may find they cannot enter certain premises from the end of the month if they have not received three doses of a Covid-19 shot.

Bangkok Post · May 9, 2022

Stephen Donnelly and Robert Watt's chauffeured car driving delegation around Dubai cost taxpayer €1,000

The two men were slammed at the time for jetting out of the country to attend Expo at the end of January

Dublin Live · May 9, 2022

Stephen Donnelly and Robert Watt had chauffeured car costing €1,000 to ferry delegation around Dubai

The two men were slammed at the time for jetting out of the country to attend Expo at the end of January.

Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022

Javid meets HRT suppliers and vows to work with them to ‘boost supply’

The Department of Health said factors impacting supply could include manufacturing, capacity constraints and commercial decisions.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan grilled about Trinity job fiasco as CMO doesn't rule out taking up role if asked again

When asked by Fianna Fail TD John Lahard if he could be persuaded to think again about the Trinity role, Dr Holohan said nobody thus far has sought to persuade him

Irish Mirror · May 4, 2022