Dara Gantly examines the surprise elevation of Wicklow and East Carlow TD Simon Harris to the post of Minister for Health in the 32nd Dáil.
Tag Archives: Editorial
Diagnosing inequality
The ICS/ICGP ‘Access to Diagnostics’ report deserves immediate action, writes Dara Gantly.
Safer nurse staffing levels
Dara Gantly on how a new approach to determining staffing levels in our hospitals should ensure safer care for patients.
Prescriptions and scriptures from IMO AGM
No more ‘same as it ever was’, as talking heads at this year’s IMO AGM demand change, says Dara Gantly.
A different type of crisis in our EDs
Dara Gantly on the need for a rethink on how we deal with presentations of mental health crises in our EDs.
Home care ‘consumer’ to become king
Moves by the HSE to introduce consumer-directed home care will be welcomed by many, but may pose challenges, writes Dara Gantly.
A ‘must do better’ on Health
Ireland’s ‘report card’ from the European Commission has highlighted critical challenges ahead for our health service, reports Dara Gantly.
Promises, promises: the plans for Health post-election
Dara Gantly gives us a final recap on our politicians’ promises for Health in GE2016.
What’s another year?
Dara Gantly on another wholly predictable clinical winter and trolley crisis.
No room at the inn
Dara Gantly on finding room in our EDs this Christmas and New Year.