23 h. ago Labour blasts Health Minister's 'showdown' approach to hospitals after Mater resignation

It follows reports that the chair of the hospital’s board resigned after a bust-up with the Fine Gael minister.

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8 d. ago Doubts grow that planned State elective hospitals will be built before 2030s

Minister did not secure sufficient funding to pay for all key health projects, says Sinn Féin

Science

9 d. ago Minister says bricks and mortar may be prioritised over extra health jobs in Budget 2026

Minister says bricks and mortar may be prioritised over extra health jobs in Budget 2026  The Irish Independent

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9 d. ago Children's hospital row reignites as BAM pushes back on Health Minister's claims

A senior source has said that there is a view amongst workers that the completion of the hospital is being delayed by ‘relentless’ design changes as CHI isn’t ready for its opening.

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9 d. ago ‘Let’s ask BAM’ when children’s hospital will be complete, says health minister

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has hit out at the main contractor of the new National Children’s Hospital over when it will be completed.

Science

9 d. ago When will the Children's Hospital open? 'Let's ask BAM', says Health Minister

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the completion of the project is “a massive thing for them reputationally”.

Science

1 week ago Health Minister confirms assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services provision

Health Minister confirms assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services provision  health-ni.gov.uk

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1 week ago Health Minister confirms assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services provision | Department of Health

Health Minister confirms assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services provision | Department of Health  health-ni.gov.uk

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2 w. ago National children’s hospital developer BAM’s claims ‘not credible’, says Minister

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says she has concerns about BAM’s ability to meet its work programme

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2 w. ago Health minister says claims by children’s hospital contractor ‘not credible’

‘It is BAM’s responsibility to get its final 1 per cent done,’ Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said.

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2 w. ago MacNeill slams BAM over Children's Hospital construction, says claims of '99% completion' aren't credible

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said that it was in the interest of BAM’s local and global reputation that they honour their contractual commitments to the Irish state.

Science

2 w. ago Children’s hospital contractor cites ‘design changes’ amid completion date doubt

BAM has said it is ‘disappointed’ with remarks made by the Health Minister.

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2 w. ago 'Clear commitments': Health Minister and developer BAM in war of words over National Children's Hospital

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said that it was in the interest of BAM’s local and global reputation that they honour their contractual commitments to the Irish state.

Politics

2 w. ago Health Minister casts doubt on Children’s Hospital completion date

The project is scheduled to finish in September, from an original completion date of August 2022.

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2 w. ago Health minister: 'No point' in promising extra hospital staff to tackle chemo treatment delays

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said recruitment is already a “persistent” issue within the health service.

Politics

2 w. ago Government will 'absolutely' introduce legislation on nicotine pouches

The government has been criticised for being slow to act on the novel nicotine products.

Politics

2 w. ago Fine Gael minister backs Simon Harris after calls for resignation

Comments yesterday by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill were seen by some as a veiled criticism of Harris.

Politics

2 w. ago Minister for Health to meet surgeons over scoliosis waiting lists and ‘cultural problem’ at CHI

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said she was concerned that ‘substantial additional resources’ had made little difference

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2 w. ago Michael Collins’ legacy honoured by sending Irish troops on peacekeeping missions, says Carroll MacNeill

Minister for Health addressed risks of violence against politicians during Béal na Bláth oration

Events

3 w. ago Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs and vows to continue offensive

Gaza health ministry says 281 people have now died from malnutrition and starvation in the strip

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