A HPRA investigation into a “quality defect” with a number of flu vaccination units is ongoing, this newspaper has learned.

A public warning on “high-dose supplements” was considered by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) following concern over several high-dose vitamin D food supplements, the Medical Independent (MI) has established.

The Irish Prison Service (IPS) did not ensure that all doctors engaged in methadone provision had the necessary certification, “placing these doctors in a difficult position”, according to correspondence from the IMO to the Prison Service.

A paper on a new doctors’ dress code was submitted at the May 2014 meeting of the UL Hospitals Group Board, according to minutes seen by this newspaper under a Freedom of Information request.

The Medical Council paid over €59,000 to a PR company in 2012 for “external support for communications activities,” according to information obtained by the Medical Independent (MI).

A survey of blood donors has found that they are “generally satisfied to continue using” the blood donation clinic on D’Olier Street in central Dublin, an IBTS spokesperson has informed the Medical Independent (MI).

Staff at Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, will be taking on dedicated roles in the domestic violence and sexual violence (DVSV) services in 2015, this newspaper has been told.

A paper on a new doctors’ dress code was submitted at the May 2014 meeting of the UL Hospitals Group Board, according to minutes seen by this newspaper under a Freedom of Information request.