A leading patient advocate has resigned from the HSE board after only six months.
Mark Molloy, who is the father of a baby who died in Portlaoise Hospital, says he feels "let down" by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Simon Harris.
He told the Irish Times that his decision is in protest at the "tokenistic" treatment of patients in the health service.
Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland urge everyone to 'Unite to Turn the Tide
July has been one of the busiest months in years for rescue services, with warm weather bringing more people to Wicklow beaches, rivers and lakes.
Bray Wanderers Head To Cobh Amid Apparent Cross-Channel Interest In Seagulls Talent
New Laws Boost Protection In Wicklow Mountains National Park
A dedicated National Parks Bill will put nature conservation first and help manage growing visitor numbers.
Woman Dies In Waters At Wicklow Beach
The incident occurred on the outskirts of Wicklow town, near the Blainroe golf club.
Wicklow Housing Remains Ireland's Most Expensive Outside Dublin
Strong demand, low vacancy and limited housing stock are keeping county prices elevated.
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