Health and Care Services report
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Ireland’s state of health
Projections of an ageing population and rising demand have pushed the Government to adopt a bold reform agenda on health,…
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Innovating for better healthcare
Under the leadership of the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer (CTTO), the Sláintecare Transformation and Innovation Office (STIO) advances transformation…
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Ireland’s digital-health roadmap
The Irish health system is undergoing a profound digital transformation. In May 2024, the Department of Health launched Digital for…
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Applying design thinking to drive transformation
Siobhán Manning, service innovation and design lead at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, explores how collaborating with designers is improving…
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Patient safety is what shapes medical regulation
Patient safety is not a standalone goal, but the thread that connects every aspect of modern medical regulation, writes Maria…
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Budget 2026 and the health service
Budget 2026 delivers the largest health allocation in the history of the State, providing €27.4 billion in funding as the…
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How HIQA is working to improve health outcomes for all
Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) CEO Angela Fitzgerald sets out how HIQA regulates, sets standards, provides evidence to inform…
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In profile: Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Established in late-April 2025, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health is tasked with shadowing the work of the Department of…
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St John’s Hospital: Innovation and excellence
Is í ár bhfís a bheith mar phríomhsholáthraí seirbhís cúram sláinte ina bhfuil nuálaíocht agus sármhaitheas ag croílár eispéireas an…
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Ireland cancer incidence second highest in EU
Estimated cancer incidence in Ireland is the second highest among EU countries but mortality rates have “improved significantly in the…
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