NATIONAL NEWS
Patients on waiting lists will get private treatment – Irish Independent
Hundreds of surgical operations and specialist appointments will be outsourced to private health providers amid spiralling waiting lists.
Varadkar ‘ashamed’ of how patients were treated at Portlaoise – The Irish Times
An independent patient advocacy service is ‘crucial’ for change, the Minister for Health says.
HSE staying silent on how many under-sixes contracts are signed – Medical Independent
The HSE is so far refusing to state how many GPs have returned signed under-sixes contracts.
HSE chief says he does not agree ‘with every line’ of report on Portlaoise – Newstalk
The head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) says he does not agree with every part of the HIQA report into services at Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
Cavan hospital still investigating deaths of three babies from up to three years ago – The Irish Times
Leo Varadkar says review of all fatalities at Cavan maternity unit not yet warranted.
Treatment of grieving parents by Portlaoise hospital ‘shames’ minister – Irish Examiner
The Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he is personally “ashamed” at the treatment of grieving mothers at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
Family wants action on maternity units – Irish Independent
A family who lost two daughters at Portiuncula Hospital has called on the Minister for Health to take real action at a national level to deal with the growing number of incidents at the country’s maternity units.
Conference told smaller maternity units ‘safe’ – The Irish Times
Variations in infant death rates within acceptable limits, says NPEC.
Hiqa urges Varadkar to support Portlaoise hospital proposals – The Irish Times
Political commitment vital for improvements to health system safety, says Hiqa chief.
Beaumont’s emergency department ‘like a warzone’ – The Irish Times
Nurses are calling for the hospital to go off-call due to overcrowding.
HSE launches breastfeeding information service – Medical Independent
The HSE has launched an updated breastfeeding website with an Ask Our Expert service for breastfeeding mothers.
Sharp increase in those holding health Insurance in recent weeks – Medical Independent
The number of people with health insurance has increased by 80,000 since the start of this year, the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar said today.
Octopus tentacles inspire new robotic arm for surgery – The Irish Times
Flexible mechanical device is able to access hard-to-reach regions of the body.
Nurse alleged to have locked dementia sufferer in toilet – The Irish Times
Fitness-to-practise inquiry retires to consider verdict in Dundrum nursing home case.
Disability agency to cease family supports in wake of Tusla cutback – The Irish Times
Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency must halve workforce after announcement.
Over 1,100 fatalities in 2011 due to domestic fuel pollution – The Irish Times
Study – reduction of 40% emissions via fuel-burning could save 500 lives annually.
Business News
UDG raises full-year earnings forecast as revenues rise by 9% – The Irish Times
Pre-tax profits up 26% at Dublin-based healthcare services provider.
Mylan may sweeten terms for Perrigo deal – The Irish Times
Pharma group chairman told investors he may sweeten the company’s offer for Irish headquartered company by adding terms to reduce the risk to its shareholders.
Perrigo buys Patheon’s Mexican operations for US$34m – Business and Leadership
Dublin-headquartered pharmaceutical company Perrigo, which acquired Elan in 2013, has announced its acquisition of the Mexican operations of North Carolina-based Patheon for US$34m.
Alexion to create 200 jobs in Dublin expansion – The Irish Times
Biopharma group will invest €450m to expand its facility in Blanchardstown, west Dublin.