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21 Apr - IMO AGM - Ireland needs 2,800 extra doctors and 9,000 additional hospital beds to match OECD average

Leading health economist says that Ireland needs 2,800 extra doctors and 9,000 additional hospital beds to match OECD average figures Ireland would need 2,800 additional doctors and over 9,000 additional hospital beds to match OECD averages according to UCD Health…

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21 Apr - IMO AGM - President expresses concerns over work of Oireachtas Committee on Future of Healthcare

IMO President expresses major concerns over work of Oireachtas Committee on Future of HealthcareDr. John Duddy, outgoing President of the Irish Medical Organisation, has expressed major concerns over the work of the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare.Speaking at…

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21 Apr - IMO AGM - 600 babies are born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome in Ireland each year

Drinking during pregnancy can cause Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Ireland one of top five countries with highest estimated prevalence of alcohol use during pregnancy It is estimated that 600 babies are born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome…

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21 Apr - IMO AGM to focus on urgent need for investment in health services

IMO AGM to focus on urgent need for investment in health servicesAGM starts today in Galway Conference theme is Dying for InvestmentThe AGM of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) kicks off today in Galway. The AGM will be attended by…

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12 Apr - Ireland sells €1,250 million of bonds maturing in 2023 and 2026 by auction

Ireland sells €1,250 million of bonds maturing in 2023 and 2026 by auction12 April 2017 – The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has today completed an auction of €1,250 million of the benchmark Irish Government bonds, 3.9% Treasury Bond 2023…

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