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Scots plumber who used to eat four takeaways a week sheds 12 stone

Stephen Donnelly has dropped to 13st 6lb, almost halving his body weight in a year, after being referred to Weight Watchers through NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Daily Record

Glasgow plumber unrecognisable after losing a whopping 12 stone in epic transformation

An overweight Stephen Donnelly felt depressed as his health deteriorated so he went to see his GP who referred him to the life-changing Weight Watchers programme.

Glasgow Live

Listeners slate Stephen Donnelly after RTE and Newstalk interviews as Minister defends state of health service

Speaking on the report from South Kerry, the presenter asked Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly "where is the accountability?"

Irish Mirror

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Andrew Halliday: Man, 52, dies in fatal house fire in Omagh

The PSNI and NIFRS are continuing to investigate the cause of the fatal blaze

Belfast Live

HSE's Dr Colm Henry says public compliance with Covid masks has 'waned' amid new 'more transmissible strain'

“But of course, as you know yourself, people's acceptance of that advice has waned as the worst of the pandemic passed over"

Irish Mirror

Labour Party calls for mandatory mask-wearing to return on public transport and congregated settings

The Labour Party has backed calls from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) to mandate mask wearing on public transport and in congregated settings.

Irish Mirror

Paramedics at 'breaking point' amid demand surge as flu, Covid and other illnesses wreak havoc

The National Ambulance Service needs at least an extra 2,000 staff along with 120 new ambulances to meet the current demand

Irish Mirror

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Irish nurses threaten strike action over unsafe working conditions due to hospital overcrowding

Nurses are concerned that the cramped health settings they are working in are unsafe for both patients and staff

Irish Mirror

Health Minister warns 2023 trolley crisis is different: "What we're seeing this year, unfortunately, is new"

Stephen Donnelly refused to answer whether he thought the case of a person aged 70 on a trolley for 57 hours was “borderline elder abuse”.

Irish Mirror

Asthmatic pensioner with spinal problems claims she waited 3 days on hard Beaumont hospital chair

There are fears the health crisis is about to get even worse as the number of people on trolleys hit record levels

Dublin Live

Government will consider options if CMO calls for Covid testing for passengers from China

European Union officials are meeting today to discuss whether or not the measure should be introduced across the bloc

Irish Mirror

Number of people on trolleys 'not acceptable', Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admits

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly warned that the number of COVID-19 cases could increase in the coming weeks due to increased Christmas socialising

Irish Mirror

Are mandatory masks on the way back? The latest as EU officials sound Covid alarm

The European Union is meeting today in Brussels to discuss the current Covid-19 situation

Irish Mirror

Hospital overcrowding 'likely to get worse', Stephen Donnelly warns

"We are likely to see more pressure. They don't believe that the flu wave has peaked"

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Paracetamol shortage in Ireland as cases of Covid and winter flu soar

Two suppliers affected have stated that resupply will be sometime in January 2023

Irish Mirror

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly pressed over use of UK clinic for children with gender-identity issues

Young people were referred to the UK's Tavistock clinic due to the lack of services in Ireland

Irish Mirror

'Unprecedented strain' on emergency departments not acceptable – minister

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said the HIQA report is a 'damning indictment' of Government health policy

Irish Mirror

Emotional scenes as parents of surrogate children weep with joy at news they can become legal parents

'Families like mine now have a way to have legal recognition for our position as the only second parents that our children have ever known'

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Fianna Fail TD James O'Connor calls for Jack Chambers to be promoted to senior cabinet position to 'send a signal to young people'

'I think it is very, very important that Fianna Fáil sends a signal that we’re interested in young people'

Irish Mirror

Irish pub opening hours changes backed by Stephen Donnelly despite HSE concerns

Under new plans approved by Cabinet, nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 6am, with last orders taken at 5am.

The Independent UK

Health minister says he raised concerns about relaxing Ireland’s licensing laws

It was reported that health concerns about expanding the hours when alcohol can be sold were not shared at Cabinet.

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland news today as Stephen Donnelly confirms booster vaccines won't be offered to under 50s

People over the age of 50, pregnant people, healthcare workers and those over the age of 12 with an underlying condition are currently eligible for a second booster shot. However, Minister Donnelly confirmed, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee has not recommended booster shots for younger cohorts.

Irish Mirror

Sinn Fein’s David Cullinane calls for probe into why HSE re-hired doctor linked to organ-retention scandal

He also said that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and the Government must “get its act together” and tackle scandals in the health service.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach warns of shocking winter in hospitals over backlogged cancer cases after Covid

Covid saw huge deferment of many cases of cancer care and the health service

Irish Mirror

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says one in three people are skipping their Monkeypox vaccine appointment

'There’s a lot of demand for them, so please do everything you can to turn up'

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