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Whooping cough Q&A: What is the disease, and what should I do if my child has it?

Whooping cough Q&A: What is the disease, and what should I do if my child has it?

Whooping cough is a highly infectious bacterial disease involving the lungs and airways

Thu May 09 2024 - 19:00
Whooping cough cases in State four times higher than 2023 total

Whooping cough cases in State four times higher than 2023 total

Twenty measles cases confirmed in 2024 to date with 13 others under investigation

Thu May 09 2024 - 12:21
Almost half of septic tanks inspected by local authorities last year failed

Almost half of septic tanks inspected by local authorities last year failed

The EPA, through the National Inspection Plan, has identified rivers and areas where household drinking water wells are most at risk of contamination by faulty septic tanks

Thu May 09 2024 - 00:01
Eurovision: Bambie Thug was asked to remove pro-Palestinian Ogham writing for performance

Eurovision: Bambie Thug was asked to remove pro-Palestinian Ogham writing for performance

European Broadcasting Union says writing on artist’s body ‘contravened contest rules’

Wed May 08 2024 - 14:34
Cannabis: Almost €3.7 million worth of drug seized by gardaí in Wexford and Dublin

Cannabis: Almost €3.7 million worth of drug seized by gardaí in Wexford and Dublin

Two men arrested in separate operations by Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue Customs Service

Wed May 08 2024 - 13:57
Damp and lack of running water among issues found by councils in rental properties

Damp and lack of running water among issues found by councils in rental properties

Dublin City Council issued 36 prohibition notices to landlords last year, while Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council issued 24

Wed May 08 2024 - 05:00
Truck trailer containing €150,000 worth of meat stolen from Dublin petrol station

Truck trailer containing €150,000 worth of meat stolen from Dublin petrol station

Volvo lorry believed to have driven north after theft incident at Turvey, Donabate on Saturday morning

Mon May 06 2024 - 22:00
Ireland’s housing budget: How the State is now spending more than €8bn to address the crisis

Ireland’s housing budget: How the State is now spending more than €8bn to address the crisis

State spending on a range of housing initiatives has risen significantly in recent years as the pressure is on to increase housing supply

Mon May 06 2024 - 06:00
Man arrested after three women injured in alleged hatchet attack in Louth

Man arrested after three women injured in alleged hatchet attack in Louth

Elderly woman understood to have ‘serious injuries’ after incident at residential property in Co Louth

Fri May 03 2024 - 17:53
HSE tells suppliers it can ‘no longer sustain’ price increases

HSE tells suppliers it can ‘no longer sustain’ price increases

HSE officers issues letter saying price increases hitting funds needed for patient care ‘in a growing challenging environment’

Thu May 02 2024 - 06:00
Rents for new tenancies increase twice as fast in areas outside Dublin

Rents for new tenancies increase twice as fast in areas outside Dublin

The national standardised average rent in new tenancies stood at €1,595 per month in the final months of last year, with fastest growing average rent in Limerick

Thu May 02 2024 - 01:00
‘So long as I’ve my head about me and I’m physically able, I’ll keep helping people’

‘So long as I’ve my head about me and I’m physically able, I’ll keep helping people’

Sr Rose Carmel McNamara left Dublin for England at 17 and finds herself helping the poor in Romania at 82

Wed May 01 2024 - 06:00
University Hospital Limerick overcrowding to be focus of new health services support team

University Hospital Limerick overcrowding to be focus of new health services support team

Work to begin immediately on devising actions designed to ease crowding and pressures in hospital and HSE’s Mid West region

Tue Apr 30 2024 - 17:54
Watchdog finds ‘serious concerns’ about foster service for unaccompanied minors seeking international protection

Watchdog finds ‘serious concerns’ about foster service for unaccompanied minors seeking international protection

Hiqa finds carers were approved on emergency basis without necessary mandatory training in fostering and in one case Garda vetting had not been completed

Tue Apr 30 2024 - 14:07
Almost 200 people die each year from cancer associated with HPV, report finds

Almost 200 people die each year from cancer associated with HPV, report finds

The finding is included in a report on HPV cancers from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland

Tue Apr 30 2024 - 06:00
What now for transgender healthcare in Ireland after publication of the Cass review?

What now for transgender healthcare in Ireland after publication of the Cass review?

The landmark report by UK paediatrician Hilary Cass into transgender treatment for young people is published as the HSE plans a new Irish clinical programme for gender healthcare

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 06:20
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar raises concerns about racism in Late Late Show interview

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar raises concerns about racism in Late Late Show interview

Varadkar, who resigned last month, declined to be drawn on whether he would run in the next general election

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 23:22
Public-only contract ‘will not, in and of itself, solve the chronic problems the health service is facing’, the IMO says

Public-only contract ‘will not, in and of itself, solve the chronic problems the health service is facing’, the IMO says

The contract also intends to enhance senior decision maker presence on-site, out of hours and at weekends

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 20:09
HSE concerned over whether hospitals are benefiting from new public-only consultant contract

HSE concerned over whether hospitals are benefiting from new public-only consultant contract

HSE’s chief operations officer has written to heads of hospitals and community healthcare organisations about implementation of contract

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
Failings highlighted during Aoife Johnston inquest are an indictment of the health service

Failings highlighted during Aoife Johnston inquest are an indictment of the health service

Tragic death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston by medical misadventure comes amid other concerning cases and warnings from campaigners

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 21:26
Establish commission to investigate baby and maternal deaths and injuries, campaigners urge Harris

Establish commission to investigate baby and maternal deaths and injuries, campaigners urge Harris

Parental groups alliance met with politicians to call for actions to ‘try to stop these repeated deaths and injuries in Irish hospitals’

Tue Apr 23 2024 - 16:45
‘Major vulnerabilities’ in Temple Street neonatal critical care, doctors warn management

‘Major vulnerabilities’ in Temple Street neonatal critical care, doctors warn management

Dublin hospital is ‘failing to meet the specific needs’ of newborns requiring intensive care, doctors say

Tue Apr 23 2024 - 06:00
Dublin nursing home residents ‘going up to two weeks without a shower’ due to lack of staff, inspection finds

Dublin nursing home residents ‘going up to two weeks without a shower’ due to lack of staff, inspection finds

Nursing home resident was unable to get out of locked room, separate inspection found

Mon Apr 22 2024 - 14:09
Rise in measles and whooping cough due to pandemic dip and low vaccine uptake, ECDC says

Rise in measles and whooping cough due to pandemic dip and low vaccine uptake, ECDC says

Ireland has seen a rise in number of cases of measles and whooping cough over last 12 months

Mon Apr 22 2024 - 12:33
Human trafficking becoming ‘more prevalent’ in Ireland, says Depaul chief

Human trafficking becoming ‘more prevalent’ in Ireland, says Depaul chief

Charity providing accommodation and support for specialist service for women who are trafficking victims

Mon Apr 22 2024 - 06:00
Irish hospitals received over €2m in ‘education’ payments from medical device industry

Irish hospitals received over €2m in ‘education’ payments from medical device industry

Ireland 15th highest recipient of payments from medical device industry, research finds

Sat Apr 20 2024 - 15:00
Confronting Trump over Covid not easy but necessary, Fauci says on Dublin trip

Confronting Trump over Covid not easy but necessary, Fauci says on Dublin trip

Director of US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says role has involved telling US presidents things they do not want to hear

Fri Apr 19 2024 - 15:00
More than 400 referrals made for State-funded fertility treatment since September

More than 400 referrals made for State-funded fertility treatment since September

Publicly funded treatments in private clinics began last year, with a public centre expected to open in 2025

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 13:54
Long Covid services are ‘pot luck’ for sufferers, TDs told

Long Covid services are ‘pot luck’ for sufferers, TDs told

Estimated 350,000 patients believed to have long Covid, representative group says

Wed Apr 17 2024 - 10:03
Man kidnapped by gang in Belfast freed after armed gardaí surround car on Dublin’s M50

Man kidnapped by gang in Belfast freed after armed gardaí surround car on Dublin’s M50

Four men and firearm are seized after the car was stopped by armed gardaí following Belfast kidnapping report

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 12:05
Creeslough: Two men (50s) arrested in relation to 2022 explosion that killed 10 people

Creeslough: Two men (50s) arrested in relation to 2022 explosion that killed 10 people

The men are being held in separate Garda stations in Donegal

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 11:32
Woman in a critical condition after being struck by van in Dublin

Woman in a critical condition after being struck by van in Dublin

Gardaí appealing for witnesses to early morning incident in Ringsend

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 08:14
Wet and wild weekend in store with hail, lightning and thunder possible

Wet and wild weekend in store with hail, lightning and thunder possible

Met Éireann says it will be unsettled and rather cool for the time of year

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 07:55
Simon Harris confirms he will seek Fine Gael leadership, saying ‘I will give this my all’ - as it happened

Simon Harris confirms he will seek Fine Gael leadership, saying ‘I will give this my all’ - as it happened

Minister for Higher Education will become country’s youngest taoiseach if made head of party

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 20:36
Dublin’s migrant tent city ‘unacceptable’ and plan for refugees needed quickly, Harris says

Dublin’s migrant tent city ‘unacceptable’ and plan for refugees needed quickly, Harris says

Minister for Higher Education urges Roderic O’Gorman to bring a long-term plan to Government

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 14:47
Cost of cooking a full family fry-up rises to €38, says CSO

Cost of cooking a full family fry-up rises to €38, says CSO

Analysis of basket of goods used to calculate inflation found fry-up becoming more expensive

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 12:09
Pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry in Letterkenny

Pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry in Letterkenny

Incident occurred before 6am on Friday morning

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 10:43
Selection of popular MBA courses

Selection of popular MBA courses

We take a look at some of the MBA courses available in Ireland’s universities and business schools

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 05:00
Men who watch pornography have poorer wellbeing, ESRI study finds

Men who watch pornography have poorer wellbeing, ESRI study finds

Young men almost five times more likely to watch pornography than young women, according to research

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 00:01
Measles: Four confirmed cases of disease now in State

Measles: Four confirmed cases of disease now in State

Health authorities concerned over ongoing outbreaks in the UK and across Europe

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 14:33
Quarter of drivers believe driving short distances after drinking is acceptable, survey finds

Quarter of drivers believe driving short distances after drinking is acceptable, survey finds

Gardaí appeal to public to take care on roads over St Patrick’s Day as deaths track higher than 2023

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 12:39
‘Safe third countries’: the asylum policy of Fine Gael’s European party and Varadkar’s view explained

‘Safe third countries’: the asylum policy of Fine Gael’s European party and Varadkar’s view explained

European umbrella party has faced claims its asylum-applicant proposal mirrors the UK’s Rwanda policy

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 11:19
‘Wet, miserable, total rainy day’ in store for Cork and Kerry with risk of flooding

‘Wet, miserable, total rainy day’ in store for Cork and Kerry with risk of flooding

Status orange rainfall warning comes into effect for the two counties at noon, with status yellow warning for Waterford

Wed Mar 13 2024 - 08:59
Furthering your education: What are the ‘degree-specific’ benefits offered by  an MBA?

Furthering your education: What are the ‘degree-specific’ benefits offered by an MBA?

An MBA can be a route to a promotion, higher salary, building your professional reputation or managing your own business

Wed Mar 13 2024 - 04:00
Returning to college? Here are funding options to help cover the costs of your postgrad or MBA

Returning to college? Here are funding options to help cover the costs of your postgrad or MBA

Research your funding options well before starting your application for postgraduate studies

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 04:00
Postgraduate studies: What does an MBA teach you?

Postgraduate studies: What does an MBA teach you?

Mastering critical thinking and problem-solving skills is essential for addressing complex issues effectively

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 04:00
State is now ‘highly dependent’ on doctors trained abroad

State is now ‘highly dependent’ on doctors trained abroad

More than 70 per cent of new doctors who started working in Ireland in 2022 were trained abroad, Irish Medical Council report finds

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 11:22
Licensing laws unlikely to be reformed by this summer, says Leo Varadkar

Licensing laws unlikely to be reformed by this summer, says Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach says he wants Irish cities to have ‘the kind of nightlife they have in pretty much every other European country’

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 06:45
Russia’s invasion will not stop at Ukraine and Europe must be defended - Taoiseach

Russia’s invasion will not stop at Ukraine and Europe must be defended - Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar says he does not believe Putin’s ambitions will stop at Ukraine

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 10:38
Taoiseach says No vote in referendums would be ‘setback for Ireland’

Taoiseach says No vote in referendums would be ‘setback for Ireland’

Yes and No sides hold final press conferences ahead of Friday’s voting on the amendments on family and care

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 00:01
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