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Irish Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
More than half of funded staff posts in endometriosis clinics unfilled, new figures show
More than half of the staff posts funded in clinics for endometriosis , a debilitating gynaecological condition , are currently unfilled, new figures show. Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It affects about 10 per cent of women and girls of reproductive age globally. There is currently no cure for endometriosis and treatment is usually aimed at controlling symptoms, which include severe, life-affecting pain during periods, sexual intercourse, bowel movements and/or urination. It can also cause chronic pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, nausea, fatigue, and sometimes depression, anxiety, and infertility. The Government has established two supra-regional endometriosis centres at Tallaght University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), supported by regional endometriosis hubs in each of the six maternity networks. READ MORE According to staffing data obtained by Labour's health spokeswoman Marie Sherlock in response to a parliamentary question, of the 50.2 whole-time equivalents funded for these clinics, 24.6 of these roles are filled. Tallaght has the highest staffing numbers, with 11.6 funded posts, of which 9.6 are filled. In CUMH, there are 12.6 funded posts, of which three are currently filled. The National Maternity Hospital in Dublin has five funded posts, none of which are filled. Three of the five posts in both the Rotunda Hospital and University Hospital Galway are filled. The Coombe has staff in four of the six posts, while University Maternity Hospital Limerick has two of the five posts filled. Ms Sherlock said it takes women 'an average of seven years to receive a diagnosis' of endometriosis, describing the situations as 'utterly unacceptable'. 'In the meantime, women are left to suffer with debilitating pain, chronic fatigue, damage to internal organs, and fertility issues. The cost of this delay is enormous,' Ms Sherlock said. She said the revelation that only half of the hubs are properly staffed raises serious questions about the Government's commitment. 'How can these services be expected to deliver for women if they are not even adequately resourced?' she asked. A Health Service Executive (HSE) spokeswoman said funded posts include a range of consultants across various specialities, women's health physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, specialist nursing staff and healthcare assistants. 'Recruitment of the posts funded across services is ongoing to further develop endometriosis specialist services,' the spokeswoman said. 'It is not possible for the HSE to provide a definitive date as to when all posts will be filled given the nature of recruitment processes including availability of required skilled personnel in the employment market, [the] suite of employment checks that must be undertaken pre appointment, including Garda clearance, professional and academic qualification verification and reference checks, and leave notification of successful candidates to existing employers.' In March 2023, the department announced the development of the National Endometriosis Framework. The HSE said publication of the framework is pending further engagement with the Irish Medical Organisation on the role played by GPs in implementing the model of care.
Sunday World
10-05-2025
- Sunday World
Two arrested after man loses three fingers in machete attack in Dublin
The attack has been linked to an ongoing feud in the area. Gardai have arrested two people in connection with a horror machete attack in which a man lost three fingers and had an acidic substance thrown in his face. The attack occurred at house in Kilcronan View, Clondalkin, Dublin shortly after noon yesterday. A man, aged in his 20s, and a youth, aged in his late teens, were arrested this morning. Both males are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Dublin.. The attack has been linked to an ongoing feud in the area. It's understood the man was attacked by people known to him. He fled into a house but he was pursued and caught for a second time before he was viciously assaulted. In the wake of the attack, the injured man was rushed to Tallaght University Hospital The area where the assault took place has been sealed off and an investigation is ongoing. It is the latest in a series of violent incidents as part of the feud which has been ongoing for a number of years. Threats have also been filmed and posted on social media. Stock image News in 90 seconds - 10th May 2025 In a statement, An Garda Síochána said officers responded to reports of a serious assault at a house in Kilcronan View, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at approximately 12.30pm. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area this morning have also been asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. An appeal has been issued for anyone with any information relating to the incident to please come forward with people being urged to contact Clondalkin Garda Station Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Irish Times
09-05-2025
- Irish Times
Man loses three fingers following machete attack in Dublin
A man had three fingers cut off with a machete, and a caustic substance thrown in his face, in a serious assault in the Clondalkin area of Dublin this afternoon. The man, in his 20s, was taken to Tallaght University Hospital following the attack, which is understood to be related to a feud between two families living in the area. While his injuries are serious, gardaí have said they are not life threatening. It is understood the man was attacked by people known to him at a location in the Bawnogue area of Dublin 22, after which he managed to escape. READ MORE However he was pursued and caught, with the vicious assault taking place at a nearby location The area where the assault took place has been sealed off and an investigation is ongoing. In a statement, An Garda Síochána said officers responded to reports of a serious assault at a house in Kilcronan View, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at approximately 12.30pm. An appeal has been issued for anyone with any information relating to the incident to please come forward with people being urged to contact Clondalkin Garda Station Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area this morning have also been asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Man has three fingers cut off in attack linked to ongoing feud
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a machete attack in west Dublin today. The incident took place in the Bawnogue area and is understood to be connected to an ongoing feud among Traveller families in the area. The man in his 20s was attacked and chased into a house in the area. It is understood he sustained facial injuries from a caustic substance and three of his fingers were cut off. He was brought to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment. The area was sealed off as a crime scene and gardaí in Clondalkin are investigating. Searches are also being carried out in the area. Detectives say they are following a definite line of inquiry. It is the latest in a series of violent incidents as part of the feud which has been ongoing for a number of years. Threats have also been filmed and posted on social media.
