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HSE paid supplier 723k twice and has not clawed back overpayment

HSE made a double payment in December 2021 due to weaknesses in controls and lack of cross-checking between financial systems.

One person dead and nine cases confirmed after 'extensive' listeriosis outbreak linked to recall of over 140 ready-made meals

Nine confirmed cases of listeriosis and one associated death prompt a food recall of ready-to-heat meals in Ireland.

Tens of thousands of children finishing primary school without dental checks due to lack of HSE dentists

The number of dentists employed by the HSE at the end of last year was just 249, illustrating the severe shortage of dental professionals available to provide care.

Public health

Miscellaneous

Tens of thousands of children finishing primary school without dental checks due to lack of HSE dentists

HSE dental staffing shortages have resulted in delayed screenings for children, increasing the risk of untreated tooth decay.

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Healthcare

Three companies paid 71m to reduce hospital waiting lists - one of which received more than 54m, HSE figures reveal

Healthcare

The Irish Independent's View: A&E waiting times must be driver for badly needed hospital reforms

Healthcare

Three companies paid 71m to reduce hospital waiting lists - one of which received more than 54m, HSE figures reveal

Healthcare

The Irish Independent's View: A&E waiting times must be driver for badly needed hospital reforms

HSE-funded hospitals receiving large sums of money in donations from pharmaceutical companies, new figures show

Drug companies paid €32.5m to healthcare bodies last year.

UK news

HSE apologises to child given the wrong Covid jab with a used needle

The HSE compensated a 13-year-old for receiving a wrong Covid-19 vaccination with a used needle, highlighting medical negligence.

NYC parents

HSE 'hasn't a hope' of complying with the law on assessment of needs, chief executive says

Reform of the law around Assessments of Need (AONs) is essential to improve access and support for families with disabilities.

HSE to meet gardai over CHI waiting list report and will refer highlighted issues to Medical Council

An internal report revealed possible misuse of waiting list funds in Children's Health Ireland's weekend clinics.

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UK news

'I let go of anger a long time ago'- Leona Macken on staying positive despite cervical cancer diagnosis after 'failings' in screening

Leona Macken settled her case after HSE admitted failures in reporting her cervical smear tests, which resulted in her stage four cancer.

UK news

'I let go of anger a long time ago'- Leona Macken on staying positive despite cervical cancer diagnosis after 'failings' in screening

A mother of two with stage four cervical cancer settled her case against the HSE regarding misread smear tests.

Leona Macken chooses not to focus on anger despite the failures in her cancer diagnosis.

UK news

'I let go of anger a long time ago'- Leona Macken on staying positive despite cervical cancer diagnosis after 'failings' in screening

Leona Macken settled her case after HSE admitted failures in reporting her cervical smear tests, which resulted in her stage four cancer.

UK news

'I let go of anger a long time ago'- Leona Macken on staying positive despite cervical cancer diagnosis after 'failings' in screening

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Healthcare

Two 'veterans' appointed to CHI board in wake of damning reports

Mental health

'A very loud alarm for the HSE' - health-care staff badly affected by low morale, report finds

Healthcare

The Irish Independent's view: After 20 years, ailing HSE fails to deliver what was promised

Healthcare

Here's how long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

Prolonged wait times in emergency departments raise critical health concerns, including patient mortality.

Healthcare

Here's how long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

Prolonged wait times in hospital emergency departments raise concerns about patient safety and potential fatalities.

Healthcare

Two 'veterans' appointed to CHI board in wake of damning reports

New appointments aim to improve children's hospital management amid ongoing criticism.

Mental health

'A very loud alarm for the HSE' - health-care staff badly affected by low morale, report finds

Healthcare

The Irish Independent's view: After 20 years, ailing HSE fails to deliver what was promised

Healthcare

Here's how long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

Healthcare

Here's how long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

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Retirement

Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE to step down next March

Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE, will retire in March 2026 after nearly 38 years in public health service.