Dentist Anne Hahessy from Oranmore, Co Galway, faces over 1,500 complaints. Despite this, regulatory gaps persist in ensuring patient safety and effective oversight in the dental profession.
Hospital liabilities in Ireland are projected to surpass €4 billion. Experts stress transparency and external investigations to reduce claims and improve patient trust.
Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. The recent tragic case at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, highlights the risks and growing concerns about maternal healthcare in Ireland.
The HSE has issued a subsequent apology to a further 16 families after recognising the care their children received by Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) was found to be “risky”. The HSE had previously apologised to 46 individuals who received...
The Vincentian Community are one of many religious orders accredited with the operation of several schools nationwide. These include St Patrick’s College in Armagh and Castleknock College in Dublin. With many religious orders coming under fire in recent weeks after it...
HSE to publish findings of North Kerry CAMHS audit amid rising concerns The HSE is due to publish the findings of the North Kerry CAMHS Audit ‘ 50 file review’ of North Kerry CAMHS patients’ files. The review began in June ’22 and was due to completion in...
The Spiritans in Ireland, also known as the Holy Ghost Order, have revealed that they have paid over €5 million since 2004 in settlement claims and towards abuse and support services. This figure was confirmed by the order in RTÉ Radio 1’s Documentary on...
An apology has been given to a teenage boy with autism after the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital in Dublin after failings in after-birth care. The boy received an apology after a High Court case for €15m. According to the families’ lawyers, this has been...
