Today’s Top Stories
Eight-year-old US boy receives double hand transplant – RTE.ie
An eight-year-old US boy has become the world’s youngest recipient of a transplant of both hands.
Study finds link between prescription drugs for over-65s and fall injuries – Newstalk
A group of scientists is calling for replacement medications for men over 65 after a survey found links between common prescription drugs and falls which lead to injury.
Hundreds of retired HSE staff employed again despite moratorium – The Irish Times
Hundreds of retired HSE employees are being re-employed in the health service despite repeated strictures that this should not occur, an audit report reveals.
Text line a breakthrough in male suicide prevention – Irish Independent
A leading mental health organisation believes a major breakthrough has been made in suicide prevention among young Irish men.
Drogheda hospital spending millions on unchecked staff – The Irish Times
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda is spending millions of euro on agency staff without confirming they have Garda or medical clearance or have training in health and safety, according to a HSE audit.