Government launches MMR catch-up vaccination programme to combat measles outbreak
The MMR vaccine will be available for young adults, healthcare workers, and vulnerable populations such as refugees, asylum seekers, and the homeless community Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced funding for a comprehensive MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) catch-up vaccination programme. This initiative comes in response to a concerning uptick in measles cases across […]
2 years ago
Minister for Health announces free contraception expansion to include everyone aged 17-31
Free contraception will be available up to the age 31 Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has today announced the expansion of the free contraception scheme to include women aged 31. The free contraception scheme is open to women, girls and other people identifying as transgender or non-binary, who are residents in Ireland and for whom […]
2 years ago
‘Much welcomed milestone’ – Cabinet has approved legislation relating to surrogacy
Cabinet has today approved the legislation. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced that the Government has decided to approve text of the proposed Committee Stage Amendments (CSAs) to the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022. This will include new provisions concerning the regulation of international surrogacy agreements and the recognition of certain past surrogacy […]
2 years ago
HSE urges people to apply for the GP visit card online
This is the quickest and easiest way to apply for a GP visit card. The HSE is advising anyone who is eligible for a GP visit card to apply online. This comes following an announcement by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly. When applying, you should have your PPSN number, income, expense details, marital status, […]
2 years ago
Minister for Health slammed for failing to return amid Temple Street scandal
Minister Stephen Donnelly will not return to Ireland despite the ongoing crisis. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is set to remain in New York, despite the ongoing Temple Street Hospital scandal. The Health Minister did not ask Taoiseach Varadkar if he should return from New York. According to The Independent, Donnelly reportedly knew about the […]
3 years ago
How to apply for GP visit card as thousands are eligible for free care
“This expansion of the GP Visit Card scheme is a significant milestone” The scheme, which aims to provide free GP care to an estimated 430,000 people in Ireland, is now accepting applications via the HSE website. Yesterday (September 11th), an estimated 215,000 people became eligible for free GP care and saw the first of two phases […]
3 years ago