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Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive

Tracked across 12 events · 174 articles · First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last active Aug 20, 2026

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Attention
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Events
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Events (12)
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Domestic
Irish Ambulance Workers Strike Over Pay
Impact: The Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive (HSE) is accused by SIPTU and Unite of failing to implement recommendations from an independent report on updating staff salary scales, leading to strike action.
Apr 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Health Service Executive warns against sunbeds
Impact: The Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive is issuing a renewed warning about the dangers of sunbed use, particularly targeting young people due to misinformation circulating online.
Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
4 -20
Domestic
Irish Ambulance Workers Strike Over Pay
Impact: The Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive>>> is the primary management body involved in the dispute, facing criticism for not implementing a 2020 review and failing to resolve the pay dispute with ambulance workers. Its services are significantly impacted by the industrial action.
May 10, 2026 · 22 articles
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Accidents
Mark Reilly suicide settlement HSE
Impact: The HSE admitted liability and settled the case, paying €35,000. The event highlights potential systemic issues in mental health care.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
2 -10
Domestic
Ireland funding dispute over Skyclarys drug
The Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive (HSE) Drugs Group recommended against reimbursing the drug Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) for the treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare progressive neuromuscular condition affecting about 200 people in Republic…
Impact: The HSE Drugs Group recommended against funding Skyclarys, citing efficacy and cost concerns; final decision pending.
Aug 14, 2026 · 8 articles
2 -50
Domestic
CUH staffing crisis letter
The CEO of Cork University Hospital (CUH), Jennifer Kearney, wrote a strongly worded letter to Priscilla Lynch, integrated healthcare area manager for HSE South West, warning that the hospital is unsafe for patients due to…
Impact: The HSE is criticized for bureaucratic processes and recruitment suppression, leading to the staffing crisis. It faces reputational damage and pressure to address the situation, potentially affecting its funding and public confidence.
Aug 20, 2026 · 6 articles
0 -10
Domestic
Irish ambulance workers accept pay deal
Impact: The HSE, as employer, faced strike action and ultimately agreed to substantial pay increases, which may strain its budget but resolves a labor dispute.
Jul 17, 2026 · 7 articles
1 -10
Domestic
Chambers urges frontline health staffing focus
Impact: HSE is the main target of criticism for imbalanced staffing growth; may face restructuring.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Dublin homeless centre funding request
Dublin Simon Community chief executive Catherine Kenny wrote to Taoiseach Micheál Martin on July 22 requesting full operational funding for the Health and Addiction Care Facility at Usher's Island in Dublin in Budget 2027. The…
Impact: The Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive is conducting a review of the facility that will inform the business case for expansion. Its findings will influence the government's funding decision, but the review itself does not directly affect its financial position.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Republic of Ireland Fuel Protests
Impact: The Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive reported disruption to medical appointments, home care, and critical treatments due to the fuel protests, warning of impacts on time-sensitive medicine deliveries.
Apr 08, 2026 · 87 articles
1 -10
Domestic
Ireland drug approval row over Skyclarys
Impact: HSE Drugs Group did not recommend Skyclarys for reimbursement, referring it to an expert committee.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 articles
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Business
Splash_Beverage_Group Licenses CannEpil Globally
Impact: Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive in Republic of Ireland administers reimbursement mechanisms that support CannEpil's eligibility under the Medicinal Cannabis Access Program (MCAP).
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Key Actions (6)
80 Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive did not recommendIreland funding dispute...
70 Jennifer Kearney demanded derogation Republic of Ireland — Health Service ExecutiveCUH staffing crisis letter
60 Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria highlighted stalled posts Republic of Ireland — Health Service ExecutiveCUH staffing crisis letter
50 Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive conducted reviewDublin homeless centre...
50 Jim Daly criticized bottlenecks Republic of Ireland — Health Service ExecutiveCUH staffing crisis letter
40 David Cullinane called scandalous Republic of Ireland — Health Service ExecutiveCUH staffing crisis letter
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Republic of Ireland ↔ Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive
Republic of Ireland ↔ Republic of Ireland — Health Service Executive
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