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Medicine Disposal & Environmental Health—A National Scheme Emerges

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Ireland is launching a national Disposal of Unused Medicines Properly (DUMP) scheme to reduce environmental harm and improve safety. Pharmacies will serve as collection points for expired medicines.
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Healthcare Access & Equity—Sláintecare’s Next Steps

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Ireland’s mixed public-private model continues to create access barriers. Sláintecare 2025+ outlines 23 projects to improve equity, service quality, and capacity—but critics say more reform is needed.
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Ageing Population & Workforce Shortages—A Dual Challenge

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Ireland’s population aged 65+ has grown by 13.8% since 2018, now making up over 15% of the total. This demographic shift is increasing demand for care while also straining the ageing healthcare workforce.
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Digital Transformation & AI—Ireland’s Healthcare Enters a New Era

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Ireland is embracing a “super convergence” of technologies—AI, genomics, robotics, and precision medicine—to reshape healthcare delivery. The HSE’s Digital for Care roadmap and regional restructuring aim to deliver more integrated, patient-centred care.
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Budget 2025—Record Funding, But Is It Enough?

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Ireland’s Budget 2025 allocates a record €25.8 billion to healthcare, including €420 million for waiting list initiatives and €1.5 billion for mental health. But critics say the increase mostly maintains current services, leaving little room for transformative change.
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Hospital Overcrowding & GP Shortages—A System Under Strain

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Ireland’s hospitals are facing record overcrowding, with over 94,000 patients waiting for inpatient or day-case treatment. Meanwhile, GP shortages—especially in rural areas—are creating “medical deserts,” leaving communities without reliable access to primary care.
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