Podcasts about HSE

Cath was joined by art psychotherapist Gerardine Boyle in this episode. Cath and Gerardine talked about how generational trauma impacts families, the legacy of emotional neglect, what is unspoken, shame and the complexity of unwinding functional freeze in the system. Gerardine generously shared her own stories of generational trauma and what she believes has impacted her on her journey. We talked briefly about primitive reflexes and how the retention of these can be extremely impactful for nervous system and mental health. Gerardine Boyle is an Art Psychotherapist who has worked for over twenty years in Adult Psychiatry in the HSE (health service in Ireland) and in private practice. She is also trained in the Diamond Approach, the Hearing Voices Approach and she was part of a specialised HSE team delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for seven years, supporting individuals with high levels of emotional dysregulation. Gerardine trained as a Transforming Touch Practitioner with Dr Stephen Terrell world expert in working with developmental trauma at the first training workshop in Ireland (in Cork in 2019) and this training has been life-changing for her and her clients. She continues to marvel at how supporting the nervous system powerfully lends itself to healing on all levels. Supporting the nervous system means the client, over time gets to know and trust their own nervous system better and shame is addressed on a somatic level. Gerardine's website is https://morninglighttherapy.ie/She works in person and offers intensives, which is multiple therapy sessions over a number of days (with client staying locally in east Cork, Ireland). She also delivers the therapy on line via zoom as well.The link to the training in Dublin with Dr Stephen Terrell is, https://www.austinattach.com/transforming-the-experience-based-brain/dublin-ireland/ and this training welcomes parents, therapists and individuals on their own healing journey.If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it.To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google Maps is facing calls to physically map defibrillator locations in Clare. There are over 9,000 Automated External Defibrillators in Ireland, but even the National Ambulance Service acknowledges that many are never used as there wherabouts are unkown. Accessible data bases are available for the NAS and HSE paramedics, but no list exists for the general public. Newmarktet-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin believes there would serious benefits in doing so.

The Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced the winners of this year's PMI National Project Awards, in association with PwC. Among the winners was Lidl for its first net zero energy supermarket in Ireland. The annual awards recognise the contribution and excellence of project management in Ireland, showcasing the best innovation and talent in the profession. This year, 10 awards were presented at the black-tie event hosted at PwC's Dublin office on Thursday 6 November. From a workforce management transformation project in the retail sector to a telehealth programme, the event celebrated a variety of projects across numerous industries and demonstrates the growing influence and success of project management in Ireland. Lidl was celebrated in the special "Future of Work Excellence" category for Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket. Based in Maynooth, the store is net zero in both operational and embodied carbon. Furthermore, the supermarket's design promotes wellbeing and productivity among employees by incorporating natural light, landscaped surroundings and low noise systems. Electric vehicle chargers, bike racks, and e-bike stations have also been installed to promote sustainable commuting. Other organisations that were successful on the night included Primark, ESB and the HSE. Individuals were also celebrated, including three under-35 changemakers. These were Rachel Bothwell of GP Practice Ally, Sainath Vasantha of Deloitte, and David Garry of KSN Project Management. The full list of winners for 2025, chosen by an independent judging panel, can be found below. PMO of the Year - National Broadband Ireland. Project Professional of the Year - Niamh McAuliffe, NMA Consulting Ltd. Private Sector Project of the Year - Primark: Workforce management transformation "myTime". Public Sector Project of the Year - ESB: PI Vision: Unlocking data, empowering decisions, transforming ESB. Project Management for Social GoodP- AquaB Nanobubble Innovations Ltd: Nanobubble technology lifecycle project. Under-35 Changemakers of the Year - Rachel Bothwell (GP Practice Ally), David Garry (KSN Project Management), and Sainath Vasantha (Deloitte). eHealth Project of the Year - HSE: Community and primary care telehealth programme. Special category: "Future of Work Excellence" - Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland: Lidl Zero Maynooth Store. Special category: "2025 awards submission most compliant with the 17 x UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" - AquaB Nanobubble Innovations Ltd: Nanobubble technology lifecycle project. Ireland Chapter of the PMI Volunteer of the Year - Mariana Zanivan. Speaking about the awards, Peter Glynne, President of the Ireland Chapter of the PMI, said: "The project profession in Ireland seems to go from strength to strength every year. This year was no different, with the quality and creativity of projects pushing the boundaries in terms of ambition and innovation. Not only that but these initiatives and individuals are driving real impact both within organisations and for society as a whole." John Dwyer, Partner in PwC Ireland, added: "As the landscape of business and work continues to evolve, project professionals are at the forefront, driving innovation and technology-led transformation across Irish and international organisations to prepare for the future. Both the Ireland Chapter of the PMI and PwC are deeply committed to the transformation agenda, and we at PwC are delighted to again be the headline sponsor of the Awards this year and support two specific awards - the Future of Work Excellence Award and the eHealth Project of the Year. "This sponsorship highlights our dedication to advancing project management through a complex and fast-changing environment with resilience and optimism, to ensure that we are fit for the future. We commend each and every one of the finalists and a huge congratulations to the winners." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech...

In the past 20 years, the rate of children and teenagers living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled because of a toxic combination of unhealthy diets, mass inactivity and soaring levels of obesity. That's according to a new meta analysis of data from 96 studies published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Joining Shane now to discuss this further is the Clinical lead on Obesity for the HSE, Dr Donal O'Shea.

In the past 20 years, the rate of children and teenagers living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled because of a toxic combination of unhealthy diets, mass inactivity and soaring levels of obesity. That's according to a new meta analysis of data from 96 studies published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Joining Shane now to discuss this further is the Clinical lead on Obesity for the HSE, Dr Donal O'Shea.

A Clare mother of a child with multiple intellectual disabilities says she can finally get a nights sleep following the opening a new respite centre. Children and Disabilties Minister Norma Foley travelled to Clare today to officially open Enable Ireland's Hazeldine facility in Barefield The moment Minister Foley officially cut the ribbon at Hazeldine, the centre located on the outskirts of Ennis, will provide 1,400 nights of respite care to families across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary every year. The facility itself a state of the art former B&B, which contains two sensory gardens, a sensory room, a self contained living apartment, three bedrooms and multiple accessible ensuite bathrooms. For the families at the heart of Enable Ireland's support services in Clare, today is a momentous occasion. Leanne Tracey's son Max has been using Hazeldine for the last three months. An Ennis mother meanwhile says the new centre will finally enable her to get at least one night's sleep a week. Janet Sheehy is a single parent caring for her eighteen year old son Conor who has autism and ADHD. Janet says it's a vital relief for her family. Between January and June, just 11% of children in Clare that required an initial assessment of needs were assessed in the HSE's targeted timeframe of six months. Minister Norma Foley says there's a lot more work to be done in Clare and it will be.

Fiona Lyons, National Clinical Lead with the HSE Sexual Health Programme on the latest HSE survey on STI testing among young people.

As RSV season peaks, parents are being warned to watch for early symptoms of the virus. According to the HSE, RSV symptoms often begin with what appears to be a common cold. RSV infects most children by age two and is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants. To find out what signs to look out for, Alan Morrissey was joined Máire Finn, GP at Ennis Centric Health on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Photo (c) by Kaspars Grinvalds via Canva

Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs. That's according to a new survey from the HSE.It shows that 7 in 10 find testing stressful, because of the possible implications of having an infection, and are also nervous of the home kits not being discreet.Dr. Derek Freedman is a Specialist Consultant in Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. He joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh talks with Roisin Breen and Dr Ola Nordrum about the HSE's climate action journey: why healthcare must lead, what the priority frameworks cover, and how staff and leaders can turn strategy into delivery. They discuss the health impacts already seen, practical wins such as Green Theatres, inhaler changes and greener labs, and how the HseLand Climate & Sustainability Learning Hub and regional Green Teams are building momentum. The episode offers clear starting points for teams, the role of leadership and measurement, and how to scale what works. To get in touch with the podcast email Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie   Produced by GK Media.ie

Reporter, Aisling Kenny discusses new HSE figures which show that in August this year there were children in Dublin waiting 13 years to be seen by a primary care psychologist.

This is EngineeringPro, where we talk to engineering professionals across the world about their experiences, insights into their industries, and learn more about how the engineering world works. Today's guest is an engineer with over 20 years of experience, including demanding environments where safety, collaboration, and responsibility are key. Currently working as a HSE site manager, Espen, is passionate about creating a strong working environment and a solid culture around safety in the workplace We'll explore his career journey, his vast experience working offshore, how to balance work and life in an intense industry and discuss how he transitioned from Norway to Denmark for his latest role.

Clare has the highest home care waiting list relative to population...but why exactly is the question? The latest research from Home & Community Care Ireland (HCCI), “Home Support Waiting List Per 1,000 People,”, marks the first-ever county-by-county population analysis of HSE home support waiting lists. This study reveals that Clare is the county with the highest waiting list per 1,000 people, at 2.836 per 1,000 people. This population analysis shows that waiting lists in Clare are 157% higher than the national average. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by HCCI CEO Joseph Musgrave on Friday's Morning Focus. Image (c) HCCI

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with  Travis J. Davis, MHA, NHA, FACHE, HSE, Executive Director of Long Term Care for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Travis discusses his role overseeing Pennsylvania's state-run veterans homes, the unique aspects of these facilities, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of addressing staffing shortages, leveraging technology, and implementing person-centered care to improve the quality of life for residents.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.Publication number QI-110725-GK

Dr Éamon O'Moore, Director of National Health Protection, HSE outlines how the flu vaccine can help to protect people.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 20ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 fuair na marthanóir agus na daoine gaoil de na daoine a fuair bás ón Miami Showband timpeall 37 míle punt mar chúiteamh. I 2006 tháinig sé amach go raibh na íocóir cánach chun 1.4 billiúin euro a íoc I gcóir an metro chuig aerfort Baile Átha Cliath. I 2007 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh níos mó ná 50 duine a raibh ag obair san ospidéal san Aonach Urmhumhan chun a bpost a cailleadh de bharr buiséad ón fheidhmeannach sláinte. Tháinig an HSE amach ag rá go raibh an iomarca daoine ag obair san ospidéal agus bhí siad ag caitheamh nach mór 3 milliúin níos mó I gcomparáid leis an bhuiséad. I 2012 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh na comhairle baile chun deireadh a chuir leo chomh maith leis an chomhairle I gCluain Mheala de bharr go raibh athrú mór ag tarlú sa chóras údarás áitiúil agus go mbeadh an chontae seo chun fulaing an chuid is mó de bharr Phil Hogan. Bhí 78 duine chun a bpost a cailleadh agus bhí an chuid is mó acu sa chontae seo. Bhí daoine ag rá go raibh sé chun airgid a shábháil in ionad athchóiriú. Sin Razorlight le America – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2006. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1978 chan The Police ag C.B.G.B.S I Nua Eabhrac. Chuaigh siad ann ar eitleán ar Laker Airtrain ón Bhreatain agus bhí a uirlis acu ina láimh. I 1984 shroich Wham uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Freedom. D'fhan siad ann ar feadh trí seachtaine agus bhí sé a dara huimhir a haon a bhí acu a raibh I bhfógra sa tSeapáin do Maxell. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Snoop Dogg I Meiriceá I 1971 agus rugadh amhránaí Jess Glynn sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1989 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 20th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: the survivors and relatives of 2 killed members of the Miami Showband were granted £37,816.74 compensation. 2006: Taxpayers will have to fork out at least €1.4bn to pay for the metro to dublin airport. 2007 - Over 50 staff at Nenagh Hospital looked set to lose their jobs in a severe budget-balancing move by management of the National Health Executive. HSE management revealed that the hospital has overshot its maximum staff numbers by 53 and a projected €2.9 million overshoot in the hospital budget will be tackled by the removal of unapproved staff.  2012 - THE six Town Councils in County Tipperary were to be abolished along with Clonmel Borough Council in the most radical shakeup to the local authority system in Ireland, with the Premier County to suffer more than most at the hands of Environment Minister Phil Hogan. 78 public representatives, 2 in every 3 of those in Tipp would be lost to the county in the move, which has been criticised as a cost-saving, rather than reforming, measure.  That was Razorlight with America – the biggest song on this day in 2006 Onto music news on this day In 1978 The Police made their US debut at C.B.G.B.S, New York. The trio had flown on low cost tickets with Laker Airtrain from the UK, carrying their instruments as hand luggage. 1984 Wham! started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Freedom', the duo's second No.1. The song was used in a Japanese commercial for Maxell audio cassettes, with altered lyrics. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – rapper Snoop Dogg was born in America in 1971 and singer Jess Glynn was born in the UK on this day in 1989 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Bernard Gloster, HSE Chief Executive, spoke to the Oireachtas Health Committee about the future needs of the HSE.

The decision to opt out of organ donation should be respected.That's the view of the President of the Medical Council of Ireland, Dr. Suzanne Crowe.It follows the publication of figures in response to a recent parliamentary question, which revealed over 55,000 people have signed on to a HSE register to opt out of automatic organ donation upon death.Under current revised legislation, everyone is assumed to be an organ donor unless they have expressed otherwise on the register.Dr Suzanne Crowe joins Seán to discuss.

The decision to opt out of organ donation should be respected.That's the view of the President of the Medical Council of Ireland, Dr. Suzanne Crowe.It follows the publication of figures in response to a recent parliamentary question, which revealed over 55,000 people have signed on to a HSE register to opt out of automatic organ donation upon death.Under current revised legislation, everyone is assumed to be an organ donor unless they have expressed otherwise on the register.Dr Suzanne Crowe joins Seán to discuss.

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, we speak with Gráinne Leach and Kellie O'Farrell to discuss the experiences of people with disabilities working in the health service. Gráinne works as a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Officer with HSE Human Resources and Kellie works as a Senior Occupational Therapist in Primary Care. The conversation highlights personal journeys, workplace challenges, and the importance of inclusion and reasonable accommodations. Both guests share how supportive colleagues, clear policies, and networks like the Le Cheile Network foster a more inclusive culture. The episode offers practical advice for managers and staff, emphasising empathy, open communication, and the value of accessible support systems in creating a healthier, more equitable workplace for all. The HSE's DEI Team also offers guidance and support to staff and health service managers on disability and reasonable accommodation. For more information and to get in touch with the Le Chéile network email the HSE Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) team  You can contact them at diversity.hr@hse.ie.   Produced by GK Media

**ZUM INHALT** Interne Expert:innen sowie Fach- und Stabsstellen in HSE & Q investieren viel Lebenszeit, ihr ureigenstes Ziel im Unternehmen zu stärken - oft gegen Widerstände und immer im Wettbewerb um Zeit und Ressourcen. Was hält sie dabei „bei der Stange“? Was hilft, vermeintliche „Randthemen“, sichtbar zu halten und konsequent voranzutreiben? Aus Coachings, Trainings und Werkstattformaten habe ich dazu reichlich Erfahrungswissen gesammelt. Diesmal wollte ich es systematischer fassen — und zugleich ausprobieren, was künstliche Intelligenz (KI) dabei leistet und wo ihre Grenzen liegen. Also habe ich mehrere thematisch passende Abfragen ausgewertet: Die Transkription handschriftlicher Karten klappte erstaunlich gut; beim Verstehen und Clustern der Aussagen in die Empowerment-Kategorien nach Gretchen Spreitzer (kennst du vielleicht schon aus dem Podcast 96 mit Susanne Hansen) waren die KI und ich jedoch selten einer Meinung… In dieser Episode - fasse ich einige typische Abfrage-Ergebnisse zusammen, - übersetze Empowerment und konkretisiere die 4 Kraftfelder nach Spreitzer, - ordne die Äußerungen aus Workshops diesen Kraftfeldern zu, - lese einige Trends und Auffälligkeiten heraus (ohne KI!) und - leite daraus Tipps und „Tankstellen“ für den Arbeitsalltag ab. Warnung: Diese Erkundung ist nicht statistisch abgesichert – empowern kann sie trotzdem! **SHOWNOTES** **Der erwähnte Podcast** [Podcast 96: Jenseits von Compliance – Wie Empowerment Arbeitssicherheit wirksam macht – Susanne Hansen im Gespräch](https://susannepetersen.com/podcast-97-empowerment-im-praxischeck/) **Quellen und Bücher ** Zeitgemäß und gut verständlich dargestellt ist das Empowermentthema (mit dem Spreitzer-Modell) auch hier: Schermuly, Carsten (2024): New Work – Gute Arbeit gestalten – Psychologisches Empowerment von Mitarbeitenden. Haufe. Die grundlegende Erstveröffentlichung zum Empowermentmodell von Gretchen M. Spreitzer ist der wissenschaftliche Artikel „Psychological Empowerment in the Workplace: Dimensions, Measurement, and Validation“ (1995) **Die erwähnten Normen** ISO 9004:2018 sowie ISO 9000:2015 Ein neuer Entwurf zur 9000 (ISO/DIS 9000:2025-04) wurde im April 2025 veröffentlicht und befindet sich in der finalen Überarbeitungsphase. Die finale Veröffentlichung ist für Ende 2025 vorgesehen. Der angesprochene **DGQ-Regionalkreis-Workshop** (auch für NICHT-Mitglieder!) am Mittwoch, 26.11.2025 (15.30 – 17.00 Uhr) online – [hier auf den Seiten der DGQ](https://www.dgq.de/corporate/verein/regionalkreise/oberschwaben-bodensee/) **Mehr zum Thema?** Die Kerninhalte und -aussagen der Episode, Verweise und Erläuterungen finden sich im [BLOG-"Steckbrief"](https://susannepetersen.com/podcast-96-wie-empowerment-arbeitssicherheit-wirksam-macht/) **Der Weg zu mir: ** Als Fachkraft wirksamer werden? Lass uns austauschen, wie ich helfen kann! Hier kommst du zum [Erstgespräch](https://susannepetersen.com/kontakt-und-termine/) Fragen oder Feedback? Immer gern! z.B. über Mail an info@susannepetersen.com Sind wir schon vernetzt? Gern über [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannepetersen/)

Limiting media access to new council policing committees 'doesn't make sense' according to the National Union of Journalists. The Government is advising the restrictions for the new Local Community Safety Partnerships. The LCSPs, which will replace the old Joint Policing Committees, aim to bring together a broader range of stakeholders than before, including local residents, HSE and Gardaí. Alan Morrissey was joined by Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor and former member of the Joint Policing Committee Pat Hayes to discuss this further. Image (c) Fianna Fáil

A new report shows how doctors have noticed a change in demographic characteristics in women who attended the Coombe maternity hospital between 2018 and last year. Pat discusses these findings with Donal O'Shea, Clinical Lead for Obesity at the HSE.

 The Piper Alpha oil platform explosion killed 167 men and changed offshore safety forever. This is how a chain of ignored warnings turned the North Sea into a firestorm. And how another disaster, Deep Water Horizon, was foreshadowed by Piper.On July 6th, 1988, the North Sea lit up like a second sun. The Piper Alpha disaster wasn't just an accident—it was engineered by complacency, cost-cutting, and a system built to fail.This An Ounce episode dives into the chain of decisions that made disaster inevitable: missing paperwork, disabled safety systems, and production pressure that drowned out caution.From the first spark to the last survivor, this is the story of a night that reshaped offshore drilling worldwide.If you've ever wondered how safety rules are written in blood, this is it.

A North Clare community is taking an innovative approach to combatting emergency response deficits. It follows a public meeting held by residents of New Quay and Bellharbour this week aimed at establishing a HSE recognised Community First Responders Group. The meeting included a presentation from the National Ambulance Service, outlining the relevant steps needed to bring the outfit to fruition. Bellharbour Resident and New Quay Community Development member John Sweeney says it's urgently needed.

More than 55 thousand people have formally registered their objection to being considered organ donors when they die. New laws mean people are automatically considered donors unless they opt out. So far, 55,241 people have chosen to do this. The figures were provided by the HSE to Fianna Fail's Cormac Devlin following a parliamentary question. To go into this in more detail, Alan Morrissey was joined live on the line by Clare representative of the Irish Kidney Association Board of Directors and organ recipient, Sharon Fitzgerald. Image (c) Irish Kidney Association

The Irish Patients Association is demanding answers over lentghy backlogs for homecare in Clare. A new report from Home and Community Care Ireland shows 304 people in this county are now on a HSE waiting list for homecare supports. It's the highest amount per capita nationwide and also the third highest numerically, with only Cork and Galway having bigger lists. Director of the Irish Patients Association Stephen McMahon says the people of the MidWest are being neglected.

Ever wondered what really goes into keeping oilfield workers safe? We put an HSE specialist on the spot with all the “dumb” questions, like what happens if there's H2S in the air, or whether bison herds are actually a thing on site. David Valerio from DNOW breaks down safety in plain English, mixing serious insight with plenty of laughs. From OSHA rules and environmental compliance to the realities of working in the freezing North Dakota fields, he explains how safety shapes everything in oil and gas. It's part education, part storytelling, and totally eye-opening for anyone curious about how the industry protects its people and the planet.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:22 - What is HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)05:55 - Day to Day of an HSE Professional09:58 - Long-Term Projects in HSE13:38 - Understanding OSHA Regulations16:40 - Politics in Health and Safety19:37 - Historical Safety Practices22:24 - Safety Culture in Oil & Gas Industry28:47 - Achieving Zero Incidents in Safety30:26 - New Technology and Innovation in Safety33:40 - Environmental Considerations in Energy38:35 - Balancing Pro-Environment and Pro-Energy41:49 - Solutions to Global Energy Problems42:46 - Seeking a Balanced Energy Approach44:37 - Actions You Can Take for Safety47:06 - Future of World Energy Mix55:40 - Net Zero by 2050: Reality or Myth?57:48 - Energy Transition vs. Energy Addition01:03:26 - North Dakota Energy: Oil, Gas, Renewables01:06:33 - Overview of North Dakota Energy Landscape01:11:30 - Winter Challenges in North Dakota01:13:59 - Life in Small Towns01:14:37 - Alma Cook's Contributions01:17:15 - Population Growth vs. North Dakota's Future01:19:05 - Discern Earth: Environmental Insightshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Around 2.2% of the population has a hearing-related disability. The HSE suggests that as many as 8% have the much broader "disabling hearing loss". The technology has advanced now to the point that hearing aids are so small and effective that they are no longer visible. With the stresses that the HSE are under, finding private solutions is increasingly the way thousands of us solve the problem and the 2nd biggest company for that in Ireland is Hidden Hearing. Joe sits down to chat to Duncan Graham, Managing Director of Hidden Hearing.

Dr. Abigail Collins, National Clinical Lead for the HSE's Child Health Public Health Programme and Consultant in Public Health Medicine

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 23rd October 2025) 9am-10am Planning will be lodged for the new Galway Hospice next year following confirmation from the HSE.  Irish hotelier takes on 250km challenge, retracing path of his late wife  Marking National Brain Tumour Awareness Week (October 20-26)  10am-11am Local Authorities' environmental performance improving but continued commitment needed to deliver on National Enforcement Priorities  Connacht Tribune Headlines  the key dos and don'ts about the voting process in this Presidential election. Galway employers among those under pressure to prepare for EU pay transparency law  Claddagh Chamber Choir Presents “A Claddagh Christmas” — Two Nights, Eight Concerts of Festive Music in Galway  11am-12pm CULTURE CORNER - Aoife Dunne (Galway Comedy Festival)  PET CORNER – Halloween  SPORTS PREVIEW with Ollie Turner MUSIC MORNINGS - Kenan Flannery, Aileen Henderson & Colm Gavin are playing a headline show in: Monroes Galway on October 31st 

The Dutch Hip and Knee Clinic is dedicated to helping you regain mobility and improve your quality of life—quickly and seamlessly. If you're an Irish resident in need of hip or knee surgery, they can connect you with HSE-funded treatment within just a few weeks!

A new plan for the treatment of endometriosis in Ireland is set to be announced over the weekend by the HSE.As it's been discussed before on this show, endometriosis is a disease that affects women, where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows instead in other parts of the body.This can lead to patients suffering from chronic, debilitating pain.The Health Minister has previously acknowledged that endometriosis care in Ireland has been underfunded, under-researched, and is not widely understood.This new plan is set to address these new issues, but what provisions does it need to include?Joining Andrea to discuss is Cate O'Connor, Co-Founder of MISE, an educational programme for Irish schools, as well as listeners.

Bernard Gloster, Health Service Executive CEO, disclosed to the Dáil Committee that the HSE spent around €15 million with a medical devices company which subsequently went into liquidation.

Clare's opposition TD has dismissed a recent meeting of MidWest politicians over the HIQA review as an optics exercise. Only government Oireachtas members from Clare and Limerick along with Mayor of Clare Paul Murphy attended the event, where they decided to lend support to a three-tiered HSE plan aiming to solve overcrowding in the region. Despite being invited, TDs from Sinn Féin, Labour and Independent Ireland declined to attend. Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan believes it was a talking shop that won't deliver real results.

Clare County Council is calling on the Government to drop the age limit for free breast cancer screening by ten years. At present, the HSE only offers free breast checks to women aged 50 to 69. Roughly 3,100 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland every year, with 23% of diagnoses occurring in women under 30. Mayor of Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard believes the this should be reflected in healthcare policy.

The first of three planned 96-bed blocks at University Hospital Limerick has been officially opened. The €105 million project is the largest development to be delivered by the HSE this year and will bring inpatient bed capacity at the facility to 650. Fine Gael Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill was at the Dooradoyle site yesterday to open the new block. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the unveiling where Minister MacNeill said when it comes to fixing overcrowding in the Midwest, "all options are on the table". Photo (c) Clare FM

The HSE's National Ambulance Service has said that failures to meet response targets means that some patients can wait for more than two hours for an emergency service response. Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, has been following a briefing for today's Joint Committee on Health.

The HSE is today inviting parents and guardians to attend a webinar on Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances. But what is the impact of vaping on young people? All to discuss with Professor John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Group.

The HSE is highlighting the benefits of holding your baby close through safe skin-to-skin contact in supporting feeding, bonding and recovery after birth this National Breastfeeding Week, which takes place from 1 – 7 October. On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Petrina O'Halloran who is the Founder of Birth and Beyond and also runs Mama's Boobie Box, mum Blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com.

THE European Association for the study of obesity has issued new guidelines stating weight loss drugs should be the first treatment for patients. European doctors argue that these jabs can be used as powerful slimming aids and reduce other health concerns such as such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. All to discuss further with Professor Donal O'Shea, Clinical Lead for Obesity at the HSE.

Dr. Louise Marron, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE National Immunisation Office, outlines the HSE's Winter Vaccination Programme.

After months of controversy at Children's Health Ireland, the group is to be incorporated into the HSE. CHI has been under pressure after controversies involving orthopaedic and spinal surgeries, and long waiting lists for children with scoliosis. HSE CEO Bernard Gloster joins us from Limerick.

There's nothing quite like an election looming and the budget in the offing to make the work of a journalist more exciting. That's definitely been the case over the past week on Galway Talks. ?We started off the week by discussing VAT and the potential reduction back to 9% for the hospitality sector. There is some concern among certain quarters that it might also include big multinationals—something that many organisations, including unions, have not taken too kindly to. We discussed it on the programme with Galway man and Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins, alongside Lorraine Heskin, who is the owner of the Gourmet Food Parlour chain, who have a premises in Salthill. On the opposite side of the fence was Dr. Laura Bambrick of ICTU. The issue of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe was brought into sharp focus this week by an Oireachtas Health Committee meeting. The committee heard contradictory information regarding the implementation of the Walker Report at the hospital. The committee heard information that appeared to conflict with previous statements from the Minister for Health and the Department of Health. Both Bernard Gloster (HSE CEO) and Colm Henry (Chief Clinical Officer, HSE) gave evidence at the committee meeting. They were questioned by Roscommon-Galway TD, Dr. Martin Daly. The admitted to him that the report was not fully implemented at the hospital. The ongoing saga has caused significant consternation locally, with many constituents demanding a meeting with the Minister for Health. The Minister has consistently maintained that her decision regarding the future of the services was made based on the "best clinical advice." However, the failure to fully implement the Walker Report is a key point of concern, exacerbating the anxiety among local communities about the long-term security and level of maternity services at Portiuncula. We're well into September now, and the storm season will be rolling in quick and fast from the south-west prevailing winds. The issue of the security of our energy grid was brought into focus this week by Fianna Fáil Deputy for Galway West, John Connolly. Connemara was one of the worst-hit areas affected in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn earlier this spring. We discussed investment into the energy grid between now and January 2026, which will cause a day or two of outages in certain parts of Connemara, from Carraroe right across and into Western South Connemara. Donald Trump's remarks in relation to autism and vaccines have caused quite a stir in the medical community this week. They have absolutely refuted his claims that paracetamol is linked to rising cases of autism. We discussed this on the programme earlier on this week with the President of the IMO Anne Deane. The question of funding for the Irish language and Irish language rights was very much put into focus last weekend with the Cearta March on Dublin. Our reporter Seán Ó'Maoilchiarán spoke to a number of different people and organisations on the ground who were passionate about the language, and who want to see increased funding and increased rights for Irish language speakers. We got a flavour of the march and the athmosphere on the day. Our Community Matters programme featured the wonderful island and islanders of Inishbofin. You can listen back on our website. Our Galway Great on Monday morning is Patricia Forde.

A Clare member of the HSE's Regional Health Forum believes the case for a maternity hospital in this county needs to be examined. New figures released by the Health Service Executive shows there were 3,892 births at Limerick's Maternity Hospital last year, which was by far the most on the Western Seaboard and 47% above Galway's total. Additionally, there were 674 Clinical Incidents reported at the MidWest's maternity hospital, with 23 of these categorised as major or extreme. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua believes there's an overcrowding issue.

The HSE is encouraging parents and guardians to bring their infants to free clinics to immunise them against RSV. Jerry spoke to Dr Anne Sheahan who’s regional director of population and public health with the HSE South West.

A Dáil debate today will discuss legislation around young people vaping, as the HSE lacks capacity or funding for those wishing to quit. Ahead of this, Labour TD and Spokesperson for Health Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister for Health to ‘step up'. Marie spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

HSE has 'no capacity or funding' to help people quit vaping. Ciara and Jonathan discussed this further this morning on the show.

Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE, Dr Colm Henry tells us more.

Jerry speaks ‘Tim’ about his frustration with the HSE’s recruitment process, which has seen his panel closed after two years without hiring anyone, meaning all would be HSE employees must reapply. Tim tells Jerry he is going to leave the healthcare sector altogether.