Local authorities in Ireland have warned that online services may be impacted due to a Microsoft outage. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is working with pharmacies to ensure prescriptions remain available as Healthmail, the national health information system, is down. Patients are advised to contact their local pharmacies for urgent medication needs.
The outage has caused delays in accessing digital health records and submitting medical forms. Some pharmacies have reported difficulties in retrieving patient information, while others are manually processing prescriptions. The HSE has urged patience and emphasized that alternative methods are being used to maintain critical healthcare functions.
This incident follows a series of technical disruptions in Ireland’s public services. Previous outages have affected emergency response systems and tax filings, raising concerns about the reliability of digital infrastructure. The current outage highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining uninterrupted access to essential services, particularly during periods of high demand. The situation remains under review as technical teams work to restore full functionality.
