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The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

Covid pandemic bonus: Frontline healthcare workers to get €1,000 'in next paycheque'

The €1,000 payment in recognition of their "unique role" during the Covid-19 pandemic was announced in January

Irish Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Stephen Donnelly admits 'lessons need to be learnt' as he orders external report into Tony Holohan job fiasco

'The Department has accepted that the proposed arrangements should have been communicated earlier'

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Maternal and child health nurse visits slashed in Melbourne's booming outer-west

Thousands of babies and mothers in Melbourne's outer west are missing out on regular health checks. A paediatrician says the visits are crucial for picking up early diagnosis of autism and developmental delay.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

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Taoiseach says Tony Holohan job fiasco is 'regrettable' as report into controversy published

The Taoiseach confirmed that the appointment of Dr Tony Holohan to the position in Trinity College Dublin would have cost the Department of Health €2 million over 10 years

Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

New Psilocybin Research Bill In Oklahoma Would Allow Production Of Mushrooms, But No Decrim Moves Yet

Last Monday, an Oklahoma Senate committee approved a psilocybin research bill, which would allow for the cultivation and administration of the substance by some institutions, Marijuana Moment reported. However, an initial decriminalization provision had to be amended for the bill to pass. The legislation was presented by Sen. Daniel Pae…

Benzinga · Apr 12, 2022

UK Covid hotspots revealed as people testing for the virus plummet in one week

The latest Covid data show a huge 38.3 per cent week-on-week fall in people testing positive for the virus while hospitalisations have remained stable - but the number of tests has plummeted

Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2022

Taoiseach speaks out on botched Tony Holohan Trinity job

Chief Medical Officer resigned amid the controversy that he ultimately was not responsible for

Irish Mirror · Apr 10, 2022

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Elective surgeries may soon be delayed due to staff shortages, Victorian hospital body says

Exclusive: Four health services already failing to meet nurse-to-patient ratios ahead of expected Covid surge

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2022

XE Omicron: Symptoms reported by those being infected by new Covid strain

XE is a mutation of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 strains

Belfast Live · Apr 7, 2022

XE Covid: Department of Health statement on Northern Ireland cases

XE is a mutation of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 strains

Belfast Live · Apr 7, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan's salary as he gets set to take up major job in Trinity amid wage confusion

The Chief Medical Officer will leave his role in July

Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2022

UK's worst Covid hotspots revealed as hospitals 'full' and rates higher than 2020

New figures released today suggest one in 16 people had the virus in the last three weeks of March - the highest since research started in May 2020 - with Scotland and South West England recording the most infections

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan has 'questions to answer' over 'unusual' job switch

New move to Trinity Professor role will still see his salary paid by the taxpayer through the Department of Health

Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Rhinovirus: Doctor reveals three groups most at risk of falling sick from illness

The Department of Health have moved to ask people who are experiencing rhinovirus symptoms - similar to Covid-19 symptoms - to stay home and isolate, even if they have tested negative for coronavirus

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Stephen Donnelly defends Dr Tony Holohan as he says 'we are lucky to have him' in new Trinity role

The Chief Medical Officer will step down from his role in the summer to join Trinity College as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership on July 1

Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Mattie McGrath accuses Taoiseach of 'looking after' Tony Holohan with new Trinity job

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is starting a new job as a professor in Trinity College this summer when he finishes up in his CMO gig.

Benzinga · Apr 5, 2022

Maryland Bill Would Give Veterans Access To Psychedelics As A Form Of PTSD Treatment

This week, a Senate-passed bill to create a state fund to provide psychedelics to military veterans was taken up by a Maryland House of Delegates. The goal of the fund is to provide “cost-free” access to substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic…

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2022

Doctor highlights those who are most at risk from Rhinovirus

Dr Joe Kidney, respiratory physician at the Belfast Trust, has spoken to Belfast Live about the risks of Rhinovirus

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Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan's €187,000 salary for new role at Trinity College to be paid by Department of Health

A spokesperson for Trinity has confirmed that the new post is an “open-ended secondment” funded by the Department of Health

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2022

Rhinovirus symptoms: NI Department of Health advises those with runny nose or headache to stay at home

"Reduce contact with others"

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

Covid mapped: UK's worst hotspots emerge as top medic warns pandemic will be 'unpredictable'

Latest Department of Health figures show there have been 558,732 confirmed cases in seven days, with nine of the UK's 10 worst hotspots in Scotland

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Data reveals antipsychotic drugs linked to chemical restraint in aged care still widespread

New data shows one in five aged care residents are being given antipsychotic medication, and elderly residents are more likely to be given the drugs if they live in rural areas.

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2022

Government changed its mind on Infected Blood Inquiry 'because of pressure from campaigners'

Documents released to a Jesmond campaigner show why the Infected Blood Inquiry was announced on July 11 2017 - and explain the reasons which saw the Government change its mind

Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Ireland’s Covid figures today as new BA2 variant drives surge in cases and public warned of symptoms

The highly infectious BA.2 strain of Covid, which is considered to be a subvariant of Omicron, is being blamed for the current surge

Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Tony Holohan praised for 'outstanding service' as he steps down as CMO after two decades

Dr Holohan, who has been CMO at the Department of Health since 2008, is stepping down to take up a new job as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership at Trinity College Dublin from July

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