Minister Donnelly is also set to draft laws to further clamp down on e-cigarettes.

The local TD said this was thanks to the enormous efforts of our healthcare workers.

Deputy Tully said they have also proposed a substantial increase in public dentistry provision.

The consideration for the taxpayer simply hasn't been strong enough.

Optometry Ireland is calling on the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to intervene on this issue.

502 people are waiting for a bed in hospitals around the country.

Women are living longer and it makes perfect sense that that we should be screening and screening more often.