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# minister-for-health - Tuesday 5 March, 2019

Opinion: A million people have no health cover as low-paid families are excluded from access to the medical card Opinion

Opinion: A million people have no health cover as low-paid families are excluded from access to the medical card

Mar 5th 2019, 7:00 AM 31,449 Views 94 Comments

Since 2012 there has been a 66% increase in the number of people with no private or public health cover, writes Feilim O’Rourke.

# minister-for-health - Monday 4 March, 2019

Dept of Health declared safe after non-hazardous white powder discovery prompts evacuation Non-hazardous

Dept of Health declared safe after non-hazardous white powder discovery prompts evacuation

Updated Mar 4th 2019, 4:30 PM 61,664 Views 99 Comments

Technicians from the Defence Forces have confirmed that the powder was non-hazardous

# minister-for-health - Tuesday 19 February, 2019

Poll: Should the Dáil vote for confidence in Health Minister Simon Harris? This post contains a poll

Poll: Should the Dáil vote for confidence in Health Minister Simon Harris?

Feb 19th 2019, 10:21 AM 40,526 Views 132 Comments

Fianna Fáil TDs have reportedly been urged by the party whip to attend the vote tomorrow evening.

# minister-for-health - Saturday 16 February, 2019

'I'm happy for the project to continue': Simon Harris rules out re-tendering children's hospital Onwards And Upwards

'I'm happy for the project to continue': Simon Harris rules out re-tendering children's hospital

Feb 16th 2019, 12:09 PM 18,560 Views 98 Comments

The Minister was responding to a statement by BAM that suggested it would pull out of the contract if the Government wanted.

# minister-for-health - Saturday 9 February, 2019

Costs, changes and controversies: The decades-long saga behind the NCH Explainer

Costs, changes and controversies: The decades-long saga behind the NCH

Feb 9th 2019, 7:30 AM 13,180 Views 32 Comments

The controversy over the costs of the project is just the latest in a series of problems to affect the project

# minister-for-health - Thursday 6 December, 2018

'His family believes that if his cancer was detected in any of the 3 x-rays, his prognosis wouldn't be terminal' Co Kerry

'His family believes that if his cancer was detected in any of the 3 x-rays, his prognosis wouldn't be terminal'

Dec 6th 2018, 2:38 PM 13,298 Views 24 Comments

Thousands of scans affecting 26,000 patients were reviewed – of those, 11 people’s cancer diagnoses were delayed, it was found.

HSE wants to see patients as quickly as possible this winter - but admits it has no targets to do so Winter Plan

HSE wants to see patients as quickly as possible this winter - but admits it has no targets to do so

Dec 6th 2018, 2:18 PM 6,907 Views 20 Comments

The executive published its €30m Winter Plan for 2018/19 today.

# minister-for-health - Friday 16 November, 2018

Simon Harris acknowledges there is 'more work to be done' as inpatient waiting lists fall across Ireland Daycase Access Plan

Simon Harris acknowledges there is 'more work to be done' as inpatient waiting lists fall across Ireland

Nov 16th 2018, 6:14 PM 9,503 Views 39 Comments

The number of patients waiting more than 9 months for treatment has reduced by 38%.

# minister-for-health - Wednesday 26 September, 2018

'A cynical political attack': Ministers hit out at questioning over €317,000 President's allowance THE PAC

'A cynical political attack': Ministers hit out at questioning over €317,000 President's allowance

Sep 26th 2018, 3:05 PM 15,402 Views 57 Comments

Questions surrounding the payment were raised at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.

# minister-for-health - Tuesday 18 September, 2018

Parents urged to ask medical professionals about HPV vaccine instead of relying on 'misinformation' Cervical Cancer

Parents urged to ask medical professionals about HPV vaccine instead of relying on 'misinformation'

Sep 18th 2018, 5:34 PM 8,207 Views 37 Comments

The HSE launched a vaccine information campaign today, confirming two in three women are now being inoculated against the HPV virus.

New chairperson for HSE board as it prioritises 'building public trust and confidence' Ciarán Devane

New chairperson for HSE board as it prioritises 'building public trust and confidence'

Sep 18th 2018, 4:14 PM 5,799 Views 18 Comments

The new board of the HSE will be accountable to the minister, the department of health said.

# minister-for-health - Sunday 26 August, 2018

'I will hold the HSE responsible if no ambulance is available for my sick partner' Ambulance Delays

'I will hold the HSE responsible if no ambulance is available for my sick partner'

Aug 26th 2018, 12:05 AM 31,541 Views 19 Comments

A review found that additional staff are needed in order for the NAS to meet response time targets.

# minister-for-health - Monday 21 May, 2018

Harris: Some No campaigners 'trying to take Ireland back to Dark Ages on mental health' Eighth Amendment Referendum

Harris: Some No campaigners 'trying to take Ireland back to Dark Ages on mental health'

May 21st 2018, 4:16 PM 18,461 Views 237 Comments

The Health Minister joined the Masters of Ireland’s two main maternity hospitals in calling for a Yes vote in Friday’s referendum today.

# minister-for-health - Tuesday 13 February, 2018

Ireland plans to work with other countries to drive down the cost of expensive medicines Cost Of Drugs

Ireland plans to work with other countries to drive down the cost of expensive medicines

Feb 13th 2018, 3:28 PM 8,822 Views 28 Comments

Ireland is to open negotiations with four countries on drug pricing and supply.

# minister-for-health - Tuesday 6 February, 2018

GPs will be permitted to conscientiously object to providing abortion services, Harris says The Eighth

GPs will be permitted to conscientiously object to providing abortion services, Harris says

Feb 6th 2018, 9:45 AM 16,243 Views 329 Comments

The government has said it wants terminations to be a ‘GP-led’ service.

# minister-for-health - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

'The seizures are gone - his smiles are back': Mother pens letter to Minister after treating son with CBD oil Medicinal Cannabis

'The seizures are gone - his smiles are back': Mother pens letter to Minister after treating son with CBD oil

Jan 31st 2018, 12:05 AM 41,811 Views 59 Comments

Noreen O’Neill said her son has been seizure-free for more than a fortnight.

# minister-for-health - Monday 10 July, 2017

HSE to ask women working in the health sector how they balance maternity with work Bumping Up Figures

HSE to ask women working in the health sector how they balance maternity with work

Jul 10th 2017, 1:44 PM 15,278 Views 26 Comments

Just 7% of all surgeons in Ireland are women.

# minister-for-health - Monday 3 July, 2017

Calls for patients to give feedback on their experience in Irish hospitals Simon Harris

Calls for patients to give feedback on their experience in Irish hospitals

Jul 3rd 2017, 11:36 AM 9,220 Views 32 Comments

Overcrowding in Irish hospitals increased in the first three months of 2017.

# minister-for-health - Friday 30 June, 2017

Minister for Health wants Eighth Amendment referendum next summer Simon Harris

Minister for Health wants Eighth Amendment referendum next summer

Jun 30th 2017, 4:08 PM 7,215 Views 56 Comments

Simon Harris said he supports repealing the Eighth Amendment.

# minister-for-health - Friday 5 May, 2017

Simon Harris commits to giving graduating Irish student nurses full-time contracts Full Time Whistle

Simon Harris commits to giving graduating Irish student nurses full-time contracts

May 5th 2017, 6:25 PM 9,790 Views 35 Comments

Staffing and retention are two key issues that nearly led to industrial action in the nursing sector earlier this year.

# minister-for-health - Wednesday 22 March, 2017

Harris plans to "dismantle" HSE and replace it with "much leaner" health agency Scrapped?

Harris plans to "dismantle" HSE and replace it with "much leaner" health agency

Mar 22nd 2017, 12:50 PM 28,648 Views 80 Comments

The Minister for Health outlined his “vision” for the future of Irish healthcare at a Dáil committee this morning.

# minister-for-health - Monday 6 March, 2017

Deal on 'miracle' cystic fibrosis drug expected in a matter of weeks Orkambi

Deal on 'miracle' cystic fibrosis drug expected in a matter of weeks

Mar 6th 2017, 1:24 PM 9,801 Views 15 Comments

Health Minister Simon Harris said that he wants a good deal for the taxpayer and, most importantly, for patients.

# minister-for-health - Thursday 9 February, 2017

Simon Harris wants to remove HSE managers 'who don't measure up' from their roles Waiting Lists

Simon Harris wants to remove HSE managers 'who don't measure up' from their roles

Feb 9th 2017, 7:34 AM 17,535 Views 110 Comments

His comments follow Monday’s night RTÉ Investigates programme, which revealed hidden waiting list figures.

# minister-for-health - Monday 22 August, 2016

Health Minister thanks two women who live-tweeted their abortion journey Two Women Travel

Health Minister thanks two women who live-tweeted their abortion journey

Aug 22nd 2016, 9:00 AM 26,462 Views 325 Comments

Simon Harris took the somewhat surprising action of thanking the two women directly.

# minister-for-health - Thursday 19 May, 2016

'I put it off until I was at the stage where I couldn't walk properly or eat' Crohn's Disease

'I put it off until I was at the stage where I couldn't walk properly or eat'

May 19th 2016, 1:03 PM 32,676 Views 12 Comments

Over 20,000 people in Ireland suffer from either Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. Clara Caslin shares her story.

# minister-for-health - Wednesday 24 February, 2016

Department of Health says Michael Noonan never sought to influence Grace decision Foster Home Abuse

Department of Health says Michael Noonan never sought to influence Grace decision

Feb 24th 2016, 4:56 PM 12,185 Views 62 Comments

TheJournal.ie asked other former health ministers when they were made aware of the case.

# minister-for-health - Monday 8 February, 2016

Varadkar defends comments about extra resources making hospitals slow down Overcrowding

Varadkar defends comments about extra resources making hospitals slow down

Feb 8th 2016, 9:35 AM 12,298 Views 76 Comments

The minister said he accepted that overcrowding can also delay patient treatment.

# minister-for-health - Friday 18 December, 2015

A tobacco giant's legal challenge against plain packaging has been rejected Australia

A tobacco giant's legal challenge against plain packaging has been rejected

Dec 18th 2015, 6:36 PM 9,291 Views 18 Comments

Philip Morris accused Australia of using a procedural issue to avoid addressing the legality and effectiveness of plain packages, calling the move “regrettable”.

# minister-for-health - Tuesday 24 November, 2015

Enda to Micheál: 'You ran like a scalded cat, as fast as your legs could carry you' Health Department

Enda to Micheál: 'You ran like a scalded cat, as fast as your legs could carry you'

Nov 24th 2015, 4:50 PM 20,089 Views 116 Comments

The Taoiseach accused former health minister Micheál Martin of doubling health spend without achieving any results.

# minister-for-health - Tuesday 17 November, 2015

Is this the death of universal health insurance? State Of The Nation

Is this the death of universal health insurance?

Nov 17th 2015, 12:07 PM 21,292 Views 30 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# minister-for-health - Tuesday 29 September, 2015

Leo Varadkar is being accused of leaking his own email Internal Affairs

Leo Varadkar is being accused of leaking his own email

Sep 29th 2015, 4:45 PM 26,321 Views 56 Comments

Fianna Fáil says that an email in the Irish Times came about because of ‘self-serving leaks’.

# minister-for-health - Sunday 12 July, 2015

Leo Varadkar got a dig in at Paul Murphy yesterday on Twitter Shade

Leo Varadkar got a dig in at Paul Murphy yesterday on Twitter

Jul 12th 2015, 11:24 AM 31,705 Views 105 Comments

Ouch.

# minister-for-health - Saturday 4 July, 2015

Here's how many kids have been signed up for free GP care so far Doctor Visit

Here's how many kids have been signed up for free GP care so far

Jul 4th 2015, 1:00 PM 14,794 Views 31 Comments

The Minister for Health is happy with the progress so far.

# minister-for-health - Wednesday 3 June, 2015

The Central Mental Hospital is being closed down Dundrum

The Central Mental Hospital is being closed down

Jun 3rd 2015, 4:43 PM 28,514 Views 43 Comments

Patients will be transferred to a larger, more modern, hospital in Portrane.

# minister-for-health - Thursday 21 May, 2015

"If I hadn’t been given that heart my daughters would have never been born" Mater Hospital

"If I hadn’t been given that heart my daughters would have never been born"

May 21st 2015, 4:24 PM 8,449 Views 2 Comments

The Mater Hospital is today celebrating 10 years of lung transplants and thirty years of heart transplants.

# minister-for-health - Wednesday 11 March, 2015

There's now THREE tobacco giants threatening to sue the government Plain Packaging

There's now THREE tobacco giants threatening to sue the government

Mar 11th 2015, 4:25 PM 12,212 Views 42 Comments

Philip Morris is threatening legal action.

# minister-for-health - Thursday 26 February, 2015

'I was told he was just having a panic attack - an hour later, he was dead' Cardiology

'I was told he was just having a panic attack - an hour later, he was dead'

Feb 26th 2015, 10:59 PM 61,056 Views 57 Comments

There have been calls for an upgrade in the cardiology services available in University Hospital Waterford.

# minister-for-health - Friday 20 February, 2015

76,666: the exact number of people waiting for hospital treatment right now Tick Tock

76,666: the exact number of people waiting for hospital treatment right now

Feb 20th 2015, 6:03 PM 8,733 Views 47 Comments

The Health Minister says he’s working on it but the waiting lists have swelled by almost a third since this time last year.

# minister-for-health - Wednesday 4 February, 2015

Those supermarket booze deals could be in danger... Alcohol

Those supermarket booze deals could be in danger...

Feb 4th 2015, 7:38 AM 49,008 Views 205 Comments

There will also be regulation of sports sponsorship for the first time if new legislation agreed by the Government passes.

# minister-for-health - Monday 19 January, 2015

Here's what the world thought of Leo Varadkar saying 'I'm gay' Speaking Out

Here's what the world thought of Leo Varadkar saying 'I'm gay'

Jan 19th 2015, 8:46 PM 45,500 Views 71 Comments

He spoke publicly about his sexuality on radio yesterday.

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