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# ae - Monday 3 July, 2017

There were over 50,000 people on hospital trolleys in the first six months of 2017 Record High

There were over 50,000 people on hospital trolleys in the first six months of 2017

Jul 3rd 2017, 8:04 AM 6,624 Views 43 Comments

The INMO said that this was further evidence that our health service “simply cannot cope with the demands”.

# ae - Monday 30 January, 2017

Ireland has one of the worst hospital waiting times in Europe Reality Check

Ireland has one of the worst hospital waiting times in Europe

Jan 30th 2017, 8:15 AM 15,202 Views 44 Comments

We also ranked the fifth worst for getting value out of the money we put into our healthcare system.

# ae - Sunday 10 July, 2016

Trauma units in nine hospitals could be set for the chop

Trauma units in nine hospitals could be set for the chop

Jul 10th 2016, 6:13 PM 31,027 Views 81 Comments

A report in the Sunday Business Post says a report will recommend their closure.

# ae - Thursday 5 November, 2015

Supercalifragilistic-expialadocious - Mary Poppins' Dublin home is for sale* Mary Poppins

Supercalifragilistic-expialadocious - Mary Poppins' Dublin home is for sale*

Nov 5th 2015, 5:15 PM 9,668 Views 4 Comments

*Well, her creator’s, anyway.

# ae - Wednesday 4 November, 2015

Watch: Not one, but two TDs have just been thrown out of the Dáil for getting very angry Walkout This post contains videos

Watch: Not one, but two TDs have just been thrown out of the Dáil for getting very angry

Nov 4th 2015, 2:00 PM 33,828 Views 87 Comments

Independent TD Finian McGrath became irate following the Taoiseach’s initial response to questioning regarding overcrowding in emergency departments. Jerry Buttimer soon followed.

# ae - Monday 8 June, 2015

Elderly man has just been given a bed after 82 hours on trolley Galway

Elderly man has just been given a bed after 82 hours on trolley

Jun 8th 2015, 10:46 PM 14,751 Views 81 Comments

The crisis in the A&E is hitting vulnerable patients.

# ae - Tuesday 2 June, 2015

Prisoner sprayed three officers with his blood as they tried take drugs from him Dublin

Prisoner sprayed three officers with his blood as they tried take drugs from him

Jun 2nd 2015, 2:39 PM 15,120 Views 26 Comments

A parcel of drugs was passed to the prisoner in hospital.

# ae - Thursday 2 April, 2015

Leo wants no more than 90 people on trolleys for more than nine hours by the end of 2015 Overcrowding

Leo wants no more than 90 people on trolleys for more than nine hours by the end of 2015

Apr 2nd 2015, 11:50 AM 13,059 Views 64 Comments

Hospital waiting lists and overcrowding are among the biggest problems facing the health service.

# ae - Saturday 13 December, 2014

Beaumont Hospital only admitting 'urgent' emergency cases due to overcrowding Emergency Department

Beaumont Hospital only admitting 'urgent' emergency cases due to overcrowding

Dec 13th 2014, 7:55 PM 12,771 Views 50 Comments

Yesterday there were 45 people on trolleys.

# ae - Tuesday 12 August, 2014

Poll: Should drunk patients be charged more for A&E visits? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should drunk patients be charged more for A&E visits?

Aug 12th 2014, 9:01 AM 17,818 Views 139 Comments

The suggestion has been raised in Northern Ireland that charges should be introduced to deter abuse of the system.

# ae - Friday 8 August, 2014

Number of patients admitted on trolleys up 187% in some hospitals Overcrowded

Number of patients admitted on trolleys up 187% in some hospitals

Aug 8th 2014, 8:15 AM 5,851 Views 12 Comments

Five hospitals increased by between 75% to 187% in comparison to the same period last year.

# ae - Wednesday 11 June, 2014

A major concern: 'What would an unplanned visit to Limerick Hospital uncover?' Emergency Department

A major concern: 'What would an unplanned visit to Limerick Hospital uncover?'

Jun 11th 2014, 3:41 PM 10,635 Views 23 Comments

The emergency department at Limerick hospital was discussed in the Dáil today.

# ae - Monday 28 April, 2014

Column: 'He was given a clean bill of health, walked out of the hospital and took his own life' Mental Health

Column: 'He was given a clean bill of health, walked out of the hospital and took his own life'

Apr 28th 2014, 6:00 PM 1,856 Views 169 Comments

This is the speech which was given by 17-year-old Conor McNally at the funeral today of his cousin, Glen Murphy McNally, who was found dead on Thursday.

# ae - Wednesday 9 April, 2014

Column: After six hours in the waiting room, my little sister's pain reached crisis point Emergency

Column: After six hours in the waiting room, my little sister's pain reached crisis point

Apr 9th 2014, 1:00 PM 1,460 Views 57 Comments

We need innovative solutions to the increasingly dangerous and frustrating problem of overburdened emergency departments, writes Lauren Joslin.

# ae - Sunday 23 February, 2014

'Trust of the community' needed if Dublin A&E closures go ahead Reform

'Trust of the community' needed if Dublin A&E closures go ahead

Feb 23rd 2014, 3:59 PM 11,428 Views 26 Comments

“We shouldn’t be scared of reform,” the Irish Patients Association said, following reports that a number may close.

# ae - Saturday 17 August, 2013

Temporary A&E opens at Letterkenny Hospital after massive flood damage Freak Storm

Temporary A&E opens at Letterkenny Hospital after massive flood damage

Aug 17th 2013, 12:33 PM 4,620 Views 5 Comments

A freak storm caused major damage to the Emergency Department at the hospital in July.

# ae - Tuesday 16 July, 2013

Almost 1-in-4 responses to 'life-threatening' 999 calls not meeting HIQA targets Healthcare

Almost 1-in-4 responses to 'life-threatening' 999 calls not meeting HIQA targets

Jul 16th 2013, 7:30 AM 5,429 Views 32 Comments

In 65 per cent of cases, ambulances aren’t arriving at the scene within the 19 minute response time set-out by the health watchdog.

# ae - Saturday 4 May, 2013

Visitors warned to stay away from Beaumont Hospital Norovirus

Visitors warned to stay away from Beaumont Hospital

May 4th 2013, 12:02 PM 7,798 Views 16 Comments

The hospital is trying to contain an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug and has asked the public to avoid visiting unless absolutely essential.

# ae - Saturday 13 April, 2013

"Serious concern" over staff shortages in Emergency Departments Emergency Department

"Serious concern" over staff shortages in Emergency Departments

Apr 13th 2013, 3:01 PM 8,504 Views 44 Comments

The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine has said that the problem will worsen after July.

# ae - Saturday 16 March, 2013

Public asked to avoid Beaumont Hospital over flu outbreak Influenza

Public asked to avoid Beaumont Hospital over flu outbreak

Mar 16th 2013, 12:42 PM 4,382 Views 5 Comments

At least 113 cases of flu have been recorded at the hospital since the outbreak began last month.

# ae - Thursday 7 February, 2013

Mater Hospital Emergency Department to close for 18 hours for relocation Mater Hospital

Mater Hospital Emergency Department to close for 18 hours for relocation

Feb 7th 2013, 11:54 AM 8,242 Views 15 Comments

The relocation had previously been postponed as management at the hospital said it did not want to impose additional pressures on other hospitals.

# ae - Friday 26 October, 2012

Beaumont restricts visits after outbreak of winter vomiting bug Norovirus

Beaumont restricts visits after outbreak of winter vomiting bug

Oct 26th 2012, 8:55 PM 5,527 Views 10 Comments

An outbreak of the winter vomiting bug means the hospital has introduced visiting restrictions, including to emergency wards.

# ae - Thursday 19 July, 2012

Ambulance service defends actions after teen's death in two-hour journey Ambulance

Ambulance service defends actions after teen's death in two-hour journey

Jul 19th 2012, 9:06 PM 9,971 Views 49 Comments

The National Ambulance Service says it followed all correct protocols, and says the shortest route isn’t always the best one.

# ae - Thursday 29 March, 2012

Hospital warns of overcrowding crisis - and asks public to stay away Overcrowding

Hospital warns of overcrowding crisis - and asks public to stay away

Mar 29th 2012, 11:16 AM 2,458 Views 15 Comments

The Mid Western Regional Hospital has said patients should only come to its emergency department in cases of “urgent need”.

# ae - Monday 26 September, 2011

Simple change to hospital management could save hundreds of lives - doctors Overcrowding

Simple change to hospital management could save hundreds of lives - doctors

Sep 26th 2011, 3:34 PM 669 Views 18 Comments

The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine believes changing the management of emergency departments could save hundreds of lives.

# ae - Tuesday 6 September, 2011

Limerick nurses vote in favour of industrial action Industrial Action

Limerick nurses vote in favour of industrial action

Sep 6th 2011, 4:43 PM 281 Views 16 Comments

Nurses in the Emergency Department at the Mid Western Regional Hospital have voted in favour of taking industrial action over bed capacity at the Limerick hospital.

# ae - Saturday 27 August, 2011

83 per cent of HSE's new ambulances not yet put to use Ambulances

83 per cent of HSE's new ambulances not yet put to use

Aug 27th 2011, 10:29 AM 1,089 Views 20 Comments

The Medical Independent says less than a sixth of almost 100 vehicles bought by the HSE haven’t been deployed for use yet.

# ae - Friday 12 August, 2011

Belfast City Hospital to lose A&E department Health

Belfast City Hospital to lose A&E department

Aug 12th 2011, 8:15 AM 262 Views No Comments

Accident & Emergency services at Belfast City Hospital are to close due to a shortage of doctors.

# ae - Monday 18 July, 2011

The 9 at 9: Monday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Jul 18th 2011, 8:56 AM 2,868 Views 6 Comments

Nine things to know this morning: Darren Clarke’s remarkable Open triumph, how Irish households are under new financial pressure, and the new trend replacing ‘planking’…

# ae - Saturday 16 July, 2011

The 9 at 9: Saturday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Jul 16th 2011, 9:06 AM 2,242 Views 7 Comments

Nine things to know this morning, including a row between Church and State, the wrong type of Roscommon U-turn, and a bad day for Lady Gaga…

# ae - Tuesday 12 July, 2011

Mortality figures at Roscommon hospital disputed Roscommon

Mortality figures at Roscommon hospital disputed

Jul 12th 2011, 5:09 PM 689 Views 13 Comments

The government has been accused of misleading the public – and the HSE has admitted that HIQA inspectors never visited Roscommon Hospital before compiling their reports.

# ae - Monday 11 July, 2011

FG faces councillor revolt as Roscommon A&E shuts down Roscommon

FG faces councillor revolt as Roscommon A&E shuts down

Jul 11th 2011, 11:44 AM 1,370 Views 27 Comments

Two councillors quit Fine Gael over the Roscommon downgrade, as Kenny admits: Yes, I promised to keep services.

# ae - Sunday 10 July, 2011

Poll: Should politicians be held accountable for election promises? Poll This post contains a poll

Poll: Should politicians be held accountable for election promises?

Jul 10th 2011, 2:50 PM 5,198 Views 49 Comments

Last February, Enda Kenny pledged to “protect and defend” the Roscommon A&E. With the emergency services at the hospital closing tomorrow, we ask: should politicians be held accountable for election promises?

Enda Kenny made election pledge to protect Roscommon A&E Roscommon

Enda Kenny made election pledge to protect Roscommon A&E

Jul 10th 2011, 12:17 PM 1,222 Views 10 Comments

The Taoiseach promised to “defend” the hospital’s emergency ward, which will be closed tomorrow.

# ae - Saturday 9 July, 2011

President signs emergency laws to tackle shortage of junior doctors Junior Doctors

President signs emergency laws to tackle shortage of junior doctors

Jul 9th 2011, 12:03 PM 1,036 Views 32 Comments

President McAleese signed the Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Act, passing it into law, late last night.

# ae - Friday 8 July, 2011

Doctors arrive from abroad to help stricken Emergency depts Doctors

Doctors arrive from abroad to help stricken Emergency depts

Jul 8th 2011, 9:27 AM 867 Views 3 Comments

More than 100 doctors will arrive this week from India and Pakistan to help boost doctor numbers in Ireland and improve A&E waiting times.

# ae - Thursday 7 July, 2011

Denis Naughten loses Fine Gael whip over Roscommon Hospital vote Roscommon Hospital

Denis Naughten loses Fine Gael whip over Roscommon Hospital vote

Jul 7th 2011, 4:00 PM 1,626 Views 23 Comments

Naughten loses whip for voting against his party on the hospital cuts, while Frank Feighan faces the wrath of constituents for voting ‘Yes’.

# ae - Wednesday 6 July, 2011

Trolley watch: the most depressing updates you'll get today? Health

Trolley watch: the most depressing updates you'll get today?

Jul 6th 2011, 1:08 PM 761 Views 2 Comments

Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation new mobile phone updater allows you to see how many patients are on trolleys around the country at any given time. It makes for stark reading.

Roscommon hospital protesters take the fight to Government Roscommon

Roscommon hospital protesters take the fight to Government

Jul 6th 2011, 10:31 AM 372 Views 6 Comments

A protest will take place outside Leinster House tonight – amid claims the cardiac death rate in Roscommon hospital is four times that in Galway.

# ae - Friday 1 July, 2011

Junior doctor shortage looming in ten days' time, warns Minister Health Crisis

Junior doctor shortage looming in ten days' time, warns Minister

Jul 1st 2011, 9:42 AM 1,588 Views 22 Comments

Dr James Reilly said more than 200 posts are still unfilled as he revealed plans to shut down A&E services at one hospital.

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