Portlaoise hospital cuts services to cut costs
A memo sent to staff at Midlands Regional Hospital indicates that the out-patient and in-patient departments will be affected.
View ArticleNumbers giving blood drops due to hot weather
Water isn’t the only liquid in danger of a shortage during sunny spell – blood donations are down by a fifth.
View ArticleLate shoppers may be penalised as stores run low on toys and tablets
This is not a drill. Furbys are heading towards extinction and iPad Minis are all sold out.
View ArticleThe Evening Fix…now with added toe wrestling
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
View ArticleHSE confirms shortage in BCG vaccines due to supplier problem
It is anticipated that the vaccine will be available in mid to late July but it will continue to be offered to newborns and those at greatest risk.
View ArticleGarda car shortage meant hour delay in child ‘abduction’ response
It also took two hours for the incident to be assigned to a garda.
View ArticleBereaved families spend days searching for coffins due to Venezuela shortages
Others have had to cancel funerals.
View ArticleStaff shortage at Kerry General Hospital now at “unsafe” levels says union
The INMO says a block on hiring is making the problem worse.
View ArticlePeople are becoming professional queuers in Venezuela
Meet Krisbell Villarroel, a 22-year-old single mother of two small children.
View ArticleEpilepsy unit at Beaumont Hospital closed because of staff shortages
Vacant positions have been filled but the unit will not reopen until 21 September.
View ArticleSome Dublin hospitals are 'down hundreds of staff'
The Department of Health has said that its national recruitment plan continues apace.
View ArticleDublin fire engines repeatedly taken out of action due to staff shortages
Dublin Fire Brigade said it is working to fill existing and future vacancies.
View ArticleThe cost of austerity? Irish children aged 6 are getting teeth extracted...
Previously, Irish children received free dental check ups in 2nd, 4th and 6th class but there has been huge cuts to those services.
View ArticleBoojum says it will stop deducting till shortages from staff's tips but 'may...
Mexican burrito bar Boojum has admitted to previously using staff tips to make up for shortages in the till.
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