The HSE spent over 215 million euro on agency staff in the first seven months of this year.
According to freedom of information figures, it's 15.5 million euro more than in the same period in 2019.
The use of agency nurses and paramedics has increased significantly.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, says 800 agency nurses are being employed on a full-time basis every week.
Contrasting Patterns In Wicklow Crime Figures & Statistics Year-On-Year
Newly released Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures for the Wicklow Garda Division show a mixed crime landscape for the third quarter of 2025. The data highlights ongoing challenges for Gardaí in both urban and rural areas of Wicklow, with community vigilance and targeted enforcement remaining essential.
Warning: Baby Formula Recalled Over Potential Toxin Risk
Parents, guardians and caregivers in Wicklow are advised not to feed implicated batches of the SMA products to infants or young children.
New Year Blow As Wicklow Town Falls In Latest IBAL Litter Rankings
After years of top ten placings in the IBAL league table, a blow for Wicklow town
Wicklow Gardaí Urge Extreme Caution On Road Safety This Christmas
Wicklow Gardaí issues urgent warning to stay vigilant on roads this Christmas after a year of rising fatalities.
Wicklow Coastguard Urges Safety First for Christmas and New Year Dips
Wicklow RNLI urge Christmas and New Year swimmers to plan ahead, swim in groups, stay visible, acclimatize to cold water, and call 999/112 if in trouble, to keep festive dips safe and enjoyable.
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