Bernard Gloster
Bernard Gloster is the chief executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland, where he plays a pivotal role in addressing the challenges faced by the country's health service. Recently, he was in the news for his comments on a newly approved €420 million plan aimed at reducing patient waiting times, emphasizing the importance of this initiative in enhancing healthcare capacity and improving patient outcomes.
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Bernard Gloster, chief executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE), apologised for failures in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in north Kerry.
HSE chief apologises for ‘unacceptable’ child mental health failures in north Kerry – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-19
HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster said he expects the flu to peak over Christmas week.
Emergency departments face unprecedented demand, but drop in people presenting with flu – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Bernard Gloster, chief executive of the HSE, said he expects serious pressures in the next short while.
17 deaths so far this winter, figures show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18Bernard Gloster, the chief executive of the HSE, was present at the endometriosis patient symposium.
‘I was finally given a diagnosis at 42 for decades of mysterious and relentless pain I had’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Bernard Gloster announced earlier this year he would be retiring.
Anne O’Connor to be appointed as new HSE chief executive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Bernard Gloster is the CEO of the HSE who issued an apology for the death of baby Christopher.
Baby Christopher’s parents should not have had to wait so long for an apology – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
Bernard Gloster, the chief executive of the Health Service Executive, offered an apology to the couple for their loss.
Couple who had termination after wrongful advice highlight ‘years of extraordinary pain to reach this point’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-08
HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster has provided an 'unequivocal' apology on behalf of the health service.
HSE apologises to couple wrongfully advised of fatal foetal abnormality – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Bernard Gloster is the HSE chief executive who was warned about Good People's provision of falsified Garda vetting documentation.
HSE tried to conceal ties to company at centre of forged Garda vetting controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-27
The head of the HSE, Bernard Gloster, told the Public Accounts Committee that if another State agency wanted it, 'I will have to be informed of that because I cannot just take it off the market and be lumbered with trying to mind it again for the next five years.'
Why is the State selling a beautiful building on Baggot Street instead of using it? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Bernard Gloster is the chief executive of the HSE who received a draft timeline regarding Harvey's care.
Harvey Morrison Sherratt’s mother says report alleging mistaken palliative label is ‘huge shock’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
HSE chief Bernard Gloster was critical of what he described as an understanding by some agencies entirely funded by the State that their independence meant 'they can buy what they want when they want'.
Ministers and key hospitals clash over financial controls – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
HSE CEO Bernard Gloster said a commitment is being made to improving access to surgical care for women affected by the condition across the country.
HSE boss Bernard Gloster says new endometriosis plan will improve access to surgical care – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Bernard Gloster is the chief executive of the HSE and commented on the significance of the unions accepting the organisation's staffing ceiling.
Health unions trigger review of HSE staffing, citing 6,000 vacancies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Bernard Gloster, the head of the Health Service Executive (HSE), discussed the financial losses incurred by the health service due to governance failures.
Loss of up to €7m on medical devices a ‘defining collapse’ in HSE governance, says chief – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Former chief executive of Tusla, Bernard Gloster in 2021, expressed concerns about the need to end dependency on private care.
One day we will have redress schemes for the children failed by Ireland’s care system – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster was warned by Ms MacNeill about the heightened risk to patients if challenges were not tackled.
Minister writes to HSE expressing ‘deep concern’ at emergency care in some hospitals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01Bernard Gloster, chief executive of the HSE, said most people who present to Irish hospitals were 'not really caught up in who’s in charge of it'.
What will the HSE’s takeover of Children’s Health Ireland mean for patients? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Bernard Gloster, the HSE chief executive, responded to Michael Cawley's criticisms regarding the implementation of cost-saving measures.
Former Ryanair executive critical of HSE’s adoption of cost cutting recommendations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-22
Bernard Gloster tendered his resignation as chief executive of HSE after three years in the role.
HSE, Ireland’s largest employer, choosing its next chief executive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Bernard Gloster, the former chief executive of Tusla, noted that referrals were lower than usual during the Covid-19 pandemic.
How can the disappearance of a child – once in care, now feared dead – go undetected for years? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05
HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster said last year marked 'real progress'.
Whistleblowers lodge 67 valid HSE disclosures, with a third about patient health and safety – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster said the organisation remained 'very challenged' concerning non-pay spending.
Cuts to travel, agency staff and training among curbs by HSE amid €218 million overrun – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18It follows a review of the practice by the chief executive of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster, who has recommended that it be phased out by the end of the year.
not a longer-term solution – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18HSE chief Bernard Gloster reported to the Minister for Health about spending on external companies to tackle waiting lists.
HSE paid one firm €54m over 27 months for services to tackle waiting lists in public hospitals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Bernard Gloster said internal audit has just begun to examine NTPF funding at Naas hospital after concerns were raised.
€100m spent on firms that use HSE facilities and staff after hours to cut waiting lists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster drew up the report on waiting-list management and insourcing.
Almost €100m spent on companies that use HSE facilities and staff to cut waiting lists after hours – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01HSE chief executive, Bernard Gloster welcomed the agreement.
HSE moves forward with more evening and weekend healthcare after landmark deal with unions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24Bernard Gloster is the HSE chief involved in discussions about governance and health issues.
Minister in the spotlight as health controversies intensify – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Bernard Gloster is the chief executive of the HSE who discussed new rostering arrangements for healthcare staff.
HSE aims to bring in new weekend work rosters for healthcare staff over summer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20