Rotunda Hospital: Maternity Move to Blanchardstown Blocked

Ireland faces a 15% projected increase in births by 2030, according to the Central Statistics Office. This demographic shift, coupled with the recent government decision to abandon the relocation of the Rotunda Maternity Hospital, isn’t simply a local win for Dublin’s North Inner City – it’s a pivotal moment demanding a national reassessment of maternity … Read more

Hospital Crisis: 1,000+ Patients & Christmas Peak Predicted

Ireland’s healthcare system is bracing for a peak in influenza cases next week, with the Health Service Executive (HSE) projecting between 800 and 1,100 hospitalizations daily. While significant, this represents a notable improvement over earlier, more pessimistic models that predicted up to 1,500 patients requiring hospital care. This year’s early arrival of the flu season, … Read more