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Maternity facilities must be on political radar amid Rotunda debacle, says TD

Maternity facilities must be on political radar amid Rotunda debacle, says TD

Labour led a protest at the site in Dublin following a ‘political football’ row in recent weeks.

Over 1,000 women on waiting lists for endometriosis care across five hospitals

Over 1,000 women on waiting lists for endometriosis care across five hospitals

This is an increase from the 896 women on waiting lists at the end of September last year.

Sinn Féin TD welcomes Government's decision not to relocate Rotunda Hospital

Sinn Féin TD welcomes Government's decision not to relocate Rotunda Hospital

“The Minister has now put to bed an issue that has been essentially an anchor around the neck of the Rotunda Hospital for far too long," Sinn Féin health spokesperson David Cullinane said.

Confirmation around co-location of Rotunda is welcome, Prof Sean Daly says

Confirmation around co-location of Rotunda is welcome, Prof Sean Daly says

Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin says decision on Rotunda care unit is 'putting lives at risk'

Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin says decision on Rotunda care unit is 'putting lives at risk'

Taoiseach criticised over uncertainty around Rotunda Hospital’s future

Taoiseach criticised over uncertainty around Rotunda Hospital’s future

'Very strong reason' needed for Rotunda to move from current site, says Minister

'Very strong reason' needed for Rotunda to move from current site, says Minister

Government ‘outrage’ at rejection of critical care unit for Rotunda Hospital

Government ‘outrage’ at rejection of critical care unit for Rotunda Hospital

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Professor Sean Daly said the decision was ‘incredibly disappointing’.

Planning permission for €100m wing for critically ill women and babies at Rotunda rejected

Planning permission for €100m wing for critically ill women and babies at Rotunda rejected

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

The plans also provided for the demolition of the existing Outpatients Department on the Rotunda’s campus on the western side of Parnell Square

Sharp increase in people seeking sexual assault treatment at Rotunda

Sharp increase in people seeking sexual assault treatment at Rotunda

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Increasing demand in 2025 saw the Rotunda unit support 12 per cent more people than the previous year

Rotunda Hospital welcomes Christmas morning babies

Rotunda Hospital welcomes Christmas morning babies

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Eva Osborne The Rotunda Hospital has welcomed two baby boys born early on Christmas morning.

Woman sues Dublin hospital after baby born on the floor

Woman sues Dublin hospital after baby born on the floor

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

After her baby was born on to sheets on the ground, Ms Flynn said she was in complete and utter shock and there was silence in the room .

Man (25) settles case over his birth at Rotunda Hospital for €9m

Man (25) settles case over his birth at Rotunda Hospital for €9m

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

The man who cannot be named by order of the court, Mr Justice Paul Coffey was told needs constant care.

Four calls for medical help made over 12-minute period before baby's death, inquest told

Four calls for medical help made over 12-minute period before baby's death, inquest told

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Baby Sofia Wlodarczyk was pronounced dead less than 24 hours after her birth

Stardust survivor tells inquest he heard youth claim he knew who started the fire

Stardust survivor tells inquest he heard youth claim he knew who started the fire

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

The statement of Stephen Keogh was read out by a member of the coroner’s legal team.

'The shouting stopped': Stardust inquest hears emotional evidence about fire victims

'The shouting stopped': Stardust inquest hears emotional evidence about fire victims

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

The inquest heard how there was 'pandemonium' as those who'd escaped the fire tried to help people who remained inside