The Cats and Phantom Of The Opera composer said he attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Asked to comment on the figures, a spokesman for the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) said headline figures on consultant earnings can be 'very misleading'.

The solo artist has not disclosed what is wrong with him.

Cataracts are common and surgery is safer than ever -understanding the condition, and what surgery can do, will help you decide when the time is right to act, says Eamonn O’Connell, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mater Private Network, Cork

Slow-moving convoys of tractors and other vehicles formed in Belfast and several other areas as part of protests against rising energy bills.

65 Roses Day takes place in Ireland today, the annual fundraiser for CF Ireland. Cork man Ben McCarthy tells EMMA CONNOLLY about his experience of living with the condition.

Increasingly, in a society that prizes productivity, sleep is considered expendable, something to trade for working late or binge watching just one more episode of our favourite show, writes CATHERINE CONLON. 

That is according to figures compiled by Labour's Health Spokesperson.

The annual cost per patient has been in the region of €1.26 million, according to data released under FOI.

It is easy to be hesitant about vaccines when the actual risk of infection is low. When the very real threat of a pathogenic organism occurs, we are left in no doubt about the benefits of vaccines, says DR CATHERINE CONLON. 

As the clocks spring forward this weekend, CATHERINE CONLON takes a look at the importance of daylight to our body clock and says we should use the change as an opportunity to stop break our habit of scrolling first thing each day.

Sheila Barrett first opened her practice in Cork 30 years ago and in that time has witnessed not only changes in her business, but in the reasons why people seek out physio. She reflects on three decades of her business in conversation with MARGARET DONNELLAN.

LISA SALMON speaks with GP Dr Nighat Arif about common health problems that concern parents, red flags to look out for, and when to call for medical help.

Factors adversely impacting performance during the bank holiday period included reduced patient flow activity due to the bank holiday landing on a Tuesday.

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements would come into effect from April 6th.

The writer, who is the partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, announced earlier this month that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The singer announced earlier this year that her twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson, were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy.

The PHA said the case is not linked to the ongoing meningitis outbreak in England, which has claimed the lives of two young people.

The writer, 65, who is also the long-term partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, is known for penning Getting Rid Of Matthew and Faking Friends.

The Common Conditions Services (CCS), launched in January, allows pharmacists to provide advice and treatments for eight conditions.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said she has called a meeting with the chief executive of BAM to be held at the hospital on Friday

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill told RTÉ radio’s Today with David McCullagh show that she had visited the building on Tuesday where she saw the ground floor, the lower ground floor and the sixth floor.

The singer had two rounds of egg freezing when she was 24 and 27.

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

My friend is a survivor who uses her precious energy to advocate for others - but she is just one story among many, writes KATHRIONA DEVEREUX. 

The 37-year-old was fitted with a pacemaker in December 2024 after doctors discovered he had a 2:1 block on his heart.

Consumers will receive full details of any plan changes directly from their health insurer in their renewal documents, the HIA said.

Concerns have been raised that the development is being backtracked at a time when the county is experiencing major bed shortages.

Opposition party leaders pushed the Taoiseach over whether or not a 2016 plan to relocate the hospital will go ahead.

Kathy Weir said she now feels mentally ready to take on the challenge.

Kathy Weir said she now feels mentally ready to take on the challenge.

Figures from the HSE show 20,209 children are overdue AON, with 16,960 children waiting over three months. 

The winter vomiting bug is one of the most common stomach bugs in Ireland.

Marcusde Brun is accused of 10 counts of professional misconduct over his criticism of vaccines, lockdowns, facemasks, and various public health guidelines.

Speaking out on International Epilepsy Day, Patrick O'Donovan said that he was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2016 and has spent the last decade managing it.

The award-winning actress is best known for portraying the late Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix royal drama series.

The British artist says listening to her body has helped transform her relationship with fitness.

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger said the 'termination of pregnancy is a health procedure that is extremely time sensitive'.

The expansion of services at the flagship Mater Private hospital at Eccles Street and Dorset Street Lower on Dublin 7 will provide an additional 190 staff

A prize draw offering Harry Potter books signed by some of the films’ stars is raising money in memory of the actor, who died 10 years ago.

Continuing our WoW Reset series, DR CATHERINE CONLON takes a look at 6 simple steps we can embrace to help live a healthy life.

A study published in the American Journal of Neuroradiology was led by a consultant neuroradiologist at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, Seamus Looby.

The project will aim to help disabled people across the region to live more connected and independent lives.

Trade union SIPTU said it welcomed the outcome of the ballot vote by the 200 support staff held on Tuesday.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the case was an example of the ‘severe crisis’ in the ambulance service

The 34-year-old singer has started to campaign for screenings for spinal muscular atrophy to happen from birth.

Legend on the Bench was set up by ex-professional footballer Micky Hazard and his sister Michelle following the death of her son.

The new Marty Supreme film has sparked a renewed interest in table tennis.

127 admitted patients were waiting for beds at University Hospital Limerick on Tuesday.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino and Grace by Chika Unigwe.