BREAST CANCER DRUG REJECTED FOR NHS USE ON COST-BENEFIT GROUNDS

Danni Manzi, of Breast Cancer Care, said While we understand the pressure around budgets, it is ultimately patients who suffer... READ MORE›

BREAST CANCER DRUG APPROVED FOR NHS USE AFTER PRICE CUT

Perjeta can help shrink breast cancer tumours before patients undergo surgery to remove them... READ MORE›

BEING OVERWEIGHT AND HAVING A LARGE WAISTLINE INCREASES RISK OF PROSTATE CANCER

It also found that high-grade prostate cancer, an aggressive form of the illness, was exacerbated by obesity... READ MORE›

MORE THAN ONE-IN-FIVE CHILDREN HAS GONE TO SCHOOL OR BED HUNGRY

And only 22pc say they have vegetables daily, the Health Behaviours in School Children survey 2014 showed... READ MORE›

HOSPITAL RAKES IN EUR8,000 A DAY FROM CAR-PARKING CHARGES

It inspired Senan to become a volunteer driver to take patients to and from hospital under the Irish Cancer Society's free Care to Drive scheme... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN FIGURE AT 'COURT MARTIAL' IN GAA CLUBHOUSE

She told her suspicions to another senior Sinn Fein figure, who promised to have them investigated internally and the abuser punished... READ MORE›

'THE NEW YORKER' MAGAZINE SAYS GERRY ADAMS ORDERED LONDON BOMBINGS

A renowned American magazine has made claims against Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and his role in the 1973 IRA bombing campaign of London... READ MORE›

ONLY HALF OF PROSTATE CANCER SUFFERERS RECEIVE THE BEST CARE, SAYS UK AUDIT

Only half of prostate cancer sufferers receive the best care says uk audit... READ MORE›

YOUNG WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER NOT GETTING FERTILITY ADVICE

Breast Cancer Care's chief executive, Samia al Qadhi, said Many healthcare professionals are not discussing fertility options, and clear referral systems are not in place... READ MORE›

IRA MURDERED MCGUIGAN OVER KILLING OF 'SUPREMO'

Davison as 'chief of staff' and who still lives in a modest family home in west Belfast but is secretly wealthy. Another Belfast man, a member of an IRA 'aristocracy'... READ MORE›

'MAIRIA WON'T BE HUSHED BY GERRY ADAMS OR THE IRA'

'Mairia won't be hushed by Gerry Adams or the IRA'... READ MORE›

MURDER OF MOTHER-OF-TEN JEAN MCCONVILLE SOMETHING THAT 'HAPPENS IN WAR'

Photo Pacemaker Belfast Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has described the horrific abduction and murder of mother-of-ten Jean McConville as something that happens in war ... READ MORE›

IRISH CANCER SOCIETY REVERSES DECISION TO AXE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER

The Irish Cancer Society has reversed its decision to cut financial support for children battling cancer and their families, which came under criticism yesterday... READ MORE›

ARMY COUNCIL OVERSEES SINN FEIN AND IRA, PROVO MEMBERS BELIEVE

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern challenged Sinn Fein to explain assertions in the report of a belief that the party remains influenced by the army council... READ MORE›

IRISH POLICE FIND BODY IN SEARCH FOR A??DISAPPEAREDA?? BRENDAN MEGRAW

Megraw was one of 17 people kidnapped, killed and buried in secret mainly by the Provisional IRA during the Troubles in Northern Ireland... READ MORE›

PROVOS MURDERED MCGUIGAN IN 'BANK ROBBERY COVER-UP'

Before and immediately after McGuigan's murder Provisional IRA figures in Belfast were openly pointing the finger at Kevin McGuigan for the murder of Davison 46 ... READ MORE›

ADAMS UNDER PRESSURE AS SF CHIEF IS QUIZZED BY POLICE

In Dublin, Mr Adams appeared shaken as he took questions from the media on the arrest of Mr Storey... READ MORE›

PROVISIONAL IRA IS STILL IN EXISTENCE COMPLETE WITH THE 'ARMY COUNCIL'

Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Theresa Villiers revealed today that the leadership of all the main paramilitary groups from the Troubles are still in existence... READ MORE›

SF'S IRA HISTORY 'FORGETS' WHITEY BULGER ARMS DEAL

An IRA arms deal with America's most notorious serial murderer and drugs gangster, 'Whitey' Bulger, has become part of Sinn Fein's pantomime 1916 centenary celebrations... READ MORE›

JUSTICE MINISTER ASKS GARDAI TO CARRY OUT 'FRESH ASSESSMENT' OF IRA STRUCTURES

Ms Fitzgerald today insisted that the Provisional IRA remains on an exclusively political path and that its militarily and terrorism capabilities have been lost ... READ MORE›

CANCER CHARITY'S EUR7.4M PAYROLL UNDER REVIEW TO FUND HARDSHIP SCHEME

A survey carried out by the charity last year highlighted the hidden costs faced by cancer patients, which can amount to up to EUR1,200 a month... READ MORE›

SINN Fein politicians have expressed deep unease about Gerry Adams's handling of the Mairia Cahill affair... READ MORE›

'THEY ARE NOT REAL MUSLIMS, JUST AS IRA CLAIMED TO BE CATHOLIC'

The only difference between these and IS is that Islamic State terrorists now choose to broadcast their actions to the world via the internet... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN MP FRANCIE MOLLOY APOLOGISES OVER TWEET DESCRIBING ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AS 'RUBBISH'

Gerry Adams, the Sinn Fein President, said he cannot and will not investigate sex abuse allegations made by victim Paudie McGahon... READ MORE›

IRISH PUBS AROUND THE WORLD: SHARE YOUR PICTURES AND STORIES

Irish pubs and bars arena??t limited to Ireland wherever you are in the world, wea??d love to hear all about your Irish local... READ MORE›

'WE ALL KNOW THAT GERRY ADAMS WAS AN EXTREMELY SENIOR MEMBER OF THE IRA FOR YEARS. EVERYBODY KNOWS IT'

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams was an extremely senior member of the IRA for many years, a former IRA member said... READ MORE›

ABOUT WHAT THE SF LEADER KNEW, AND HOW

GERRY Adams's first statement responding to Mairia Cahill's allegations emanated from the Sinn Fein press office last Wednesday... READ MORE›

DISSIDENT REPUBLICANS PLANNING TO ASSASSINATE MARTIN MCGUINNESS USING ROCKET LAUNCHER

Comments Share Martin McGuinness Dissident republican terrorists planned to use a rocket launcher to kill Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, it has been revealed... READ MORE›

'I JUST WANT THE TRUTH ABOUT MY HUSBAND'S MURDER'

Adams i've spoken to two sf members allegedly behind brian stack murder... READ MORE›

GERRY ADAMS 'TOTALLY REFUTES' CLAIMS ALLEGED IRA RAPE VICTIM TOLD HIM OF ABUSE

Ms Cahill also told the BBC programme she was forbidden to go to the police or ask rape crisis counsellors for help... READ MORE›

IRA 'SWORE GRAND NIECE OF JOE CAHILL TO SECRECY' ON SEX ABUSE

She also speaks about a meeting she had, only months later, with the Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams about her abuse allegations... READ MORE›

'LOVE ULSTER' RALLY SET TO TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 28

Dublin City councillors will debate a motion to oppose the Love Ulster march this week... READ MORE›

'I HAVE NO INTENTION OF BEING DIVERTED' FROM RUNNING GOVERNMENT

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he has no intention of being diverted from the task of running the Government... READ MORE›

JAMES REILLY GETS THE NOD AS TAOISEACH APPOINTS SIX FORMER TDS TO SEANAD

The other former Fine Gael deputies are Paudie Coffey Waterford, Ray Butler Meath West, Frank Feighan Roscommon- South Leitrim, John O'Mahony Mayo and Michelle Mulherin Mayo ... READ MORE›

VOTERS WANT VARADKAR TO REPLACE KENNY

Housing Minister Simon Coveney is the second favourite to succeed Enda Kenny with 25pc support among all voters and 28pc among Fine Gael voters... READ MORE›

WHOLE COUNTRY 'HOPPING MAD' AND 'TALKING ABOUT WATER CHARGES' - BUT NOT THE DAIL

Fianna Fail were also criticised by some deputies who claimed they were working with Fine Gael to suppress debate on Irish Water... READ MORE›

INDEPENDENTS FURIOUS AS KENNY LINES UP SIDE DEAL WITH LABOUR

Fine Gael has put a potential minority government deal with Independent TDs in jeopardy by back-channelling with the Labour Party... READ MORE›

'BLUESHIRT' INSULTS FLY IN RURAL FIVE ROW

Mr McGrath and Galway West TD Noel Grealish are understood to be leaning towards backing Mr Martin and firmly ruling out Mr Kenny... READ MORE›

'WE'LL DO DEAL ON USC IF FF WILL ROW BACK ON WATER'

Figures within Fine Gael say making major changes to the structure and operation of Irish Water is not an option... READ MORE›

'DAIL ELECTION POSTERS THWARTED THE SEARCH FOR MY MISSING SISTER'

Crankiness is being blamed for the Taoiseach's response to questions about his potential post-election bedfellows at Fine Gael's manifesto launch on Sunday... READ MORE›

FIANNA FAIL AND SINN FEIN CAN'T BE TRUSTED ON THE ECONOMY

He said Fine Gael won't do business with Fianna Fail, claiming They can't be trusted on the economy ... READ MORE›

KENNY WILL SLASH MIDDLE IRELAND'S INHERITANCE TAX

Video fine gael focused on election at ard dheis... READ MORE›

COALITION PARTIES SPLIT OVER 'IMPLIED DEAL' ON JANUARY ELECTION DATE

One minister said Taoiseach Enda Kenny wouldn't dare to pull the plug in the days after the Fine Gael Ard Fheis on January 22 and 23... READ MORE›

POLL INDICATES TWO-AND-A-BIT MONTHS WILL BE A LONG TIME IN POLITICS

And, not only that, people see a future where October is not a month filled with announcements of cuts to services and increases in tax... READ MORE›