A patient records system built by the Health Service Executive (HSE) at a cost of €60 million has been plagued by security flaws and operational problems.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has set the scene for his US visit with a wide-ranging TV interview in which he compares himself to Obama, who he says is ‘‘a better politician than I am’’; says it has taken time for Irish people to recognise the scale of the economic crisis; and offers some tips to Americans on how to pace themselves through a long St Patrick’s Day.
John Gormley, the leader of the Green Party, has told Taoiseach Brian Cowen that the Greens must be given a second junior ministry in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Angola erupts again Sunday, March 14, 2010 By Niamh Connolly, Political Correspondent Having lost two cabinet ministers in three weeks – Willie O’Dea and Martin Cullen – Brian Cowen is hardly likely to allow his Dáil position to be further weakened by axing his health minister
Hiqa blames lack of powers for not acting
Sunday, March 14, 2010
By Susan Mitchell
The independent body responsible for monitoring safety and accountability in the health service said its failure to intervene at Tallaght Hospital could be explained by its lack of statutory inspection powers.
IL&P writes down property values by 55%
Sunday, March 14, 2010
By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent
Irish Life & Permanent (IL&P) has written down the value of its investment property portfolio by approximately 55 per cent from its peak.