HSE Publishes Terms of Reference for Independent Investigation – University Hospital Limerick

In late December 2023 the CEO of the HSE received a report (Systems Analysis) following the death of teenager Aoife Johnston at the hospital in December 2022. At the time it was confirmed that there would be an independent and further investigation led by retired Chief Justice Frank Clarke. The HSE has this evening published the Terms of Reference.

HSE Quit smoking - Take back control this January with free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) from the HSE

January is a popular time for people to try to stop smoking. Many try to quit alone without supports and therapies that can give the best chance of quitting, such as stop smoking medications. The HSE is here to help you quit by providing free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) along with other tried and tested supports.

HSE warns of increase in flu and COVID expected in the coming weeks

The HSE is seeing an increase in people with respiratory illnesses attending emergency departments - 538 people with flu and 282 with COVID attended our EDs this week, an increase from 312 (flu) and 144 (COVID) the previous week.

282 organ transplants took place in 2023

Let your loved ones know your intentions – HSE Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland encourages everyone to talk about organ donation

Know where to go for a happy, healthy season!

Your health is your wealth so this Christmas it’s important to know where to go when your health is in the red.

HSE welcomes ban on sale of nicotine inhaling products to children

The HSE welcomes the introduction of legislation banning the sale of nicotine inhaling products to children. The HSE National Environmental Health Service will enforce this legislation.

HSE shares seasonal stress-reducing tips ahead of the holidays

The festive season can be a time of joy but for many it can be a time when they feel stressed, anxious or down. This could be due to increased financial demands, juggling work and personal commitments, a first Christmas without a loved one, pressure to socialise, or increased loneliness. The HSE ‘Your Mental Health’ campaign has shared advice to help manage stress.

Updated Emergency Department data now available daily from hse.ie

Donegal Hospice submit planning application for extension and refurbishment project

The Donegal Hospice Committee CLG, in partnership with the Health Service Executive (HSE), is pleased to announce the submission of a planning application for the extension and refurbishment of its facilities at Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. 

HSE CEO announces new investigation into tragic death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick

The CEO of the HSE has considered the report received this month in respect of the death of Aoife Johnston, a 16 year old girl who died at University Hospital Limerick. The report is significant in its findings about the care of Aoife and the operation of the hospital.