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Ireland facing shortage of health and social care workers, says Health Minister

Ireland facing shortage of health and social care workers, says Health Minister

A new paper outlines how there is an ‘urgent need’ to secure a supply of health and social care workers.

Number of immigrants arriving in Ireland falls by 16%

Number of immigrants arriving in Ireland falls by 16%

125,300 people immigrated to Ireland, the fourth successive 12-month period where over 100,000 people immigrated to the country.

Ireland needs to prepare for public spending rise as population ages – watchdog

Ireland needs to prepare for public spending rise as population ages – watchdog

Employers and employees in Ireland pay less in social insurance than is typical across Europe, it said.

Ireland's changing population: The areas with the highest birth and death rates

Ireland's changing population: The areas with the highest birth and death rates

Up to 6,800 new inpatient beds may be needed by 2040, report finds

Up to 6,800 new inpatient beds may be needed by 2040, report finds

Immigration hits 17 year high as emigration also rises - CSO

Immigration hits 17 year high as emigration also rises - CSO

Population of Republic reaches 5.33m – CSO

Population of Republic reaches 5.33m – CSO

Number of births decreased by 5% last year, figures show

Number of births decreased by 5% last year, figures show

Fri, 24 May, 2024

The number of babies born in Ireland has declined over the past decade.

Ireland's birth rate drops sharply to reach lowest level in decades

Ireland's birth rate drops sharply to reach lowest level in decades

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

The fertility rate in the Republic is now just above the EU average