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Q&A: How do I know the antigen testing kit I’m buying is reliable?

Ireland’s Covid-19 strategy will now include self-administered tests that give quick results

By Sylvia ThompsonThu Oct 21 2021 - 11:24

Coronavirus: 2,148 more cases reported as Nphet gives first briefing since August

Public health measures to be retained until at least February 2022 as virus spreads

By Paul CullenWed Oct 20 2021 - 16:58

Enforcement of nightclub vaccine passes to be legal requirement, with limited Garda role

Health inspectors will work on compliance, while Garda have the power to object to late-night licences

By Conor GallagherWed Oct 20 2021 - 08:53

Booster vaccination campaign for over-60s to begin at start of November

Covid-19 booster shots to be given to more than 800,000 aged between 60 and 80

By Paul Cullen and Pat LeahyWed Oct 20 2021 - 01:00

Pat Leahy: Jumpy few weeks loom as public more wary of Covid

While pandemic landscape can change abruptly, Ministers nervous but not terrified

By Pat LeahyTue Oct 19 2021 - 20:12

One in three pubs and restaurants checked by HSE not fully compliant, figures show

Since vaccine pass introduced 9,800 ‘compliance checks have been carried out by HSE inspectors

By Conor GallagherTue Oct 19 2021 - 19:55

Overall figure for public health waiting lists reaches more than 910,000

Data shows there were 567,393 on the public outpatient list for the month of September

By Mark HilliardFri Oct 15 2021 - 20:37

Coronavirus: 1,914 new cases as Glynn warns of ‘deteriorating picture’

‘We are seeing increased incidences across most age groups,’ says deputy CMO

By Brian Hutton, Freya McClements and Mark HilliardFri Oct 15 2021 - 18:24

The Irish Times view on Covid-19 in Ireland: understanding a worrying trend

The key question is why the Republic, despite having one of the highest vaccination rates in Europe, also has one of the highest incidence levels

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 19:00

Coronavirus: 12 pregnant women admitted to ICU in recent months

HSE recommends women who are pregnant, or who may become pregnant, get vaccinated

By Jade WilsonThu Oct 14 2021 - 16:14

NI Secretary failed to comply with duties in providing full abortion services, rules judge

Brandon Lewis did not ‘ensure expeditiously’ that North provided for women in region

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 12:41

Budget 2022: Minimum wage increase, income tax changes and rise in welfare rates announced

Adults aged 19-23 to get 50% public transport discount, minimum wage to rise by 30c

By Jennifer BrayWed Oct 13 2021 - 00:50

Covid-19: 1,466 more cases amid concern over rising ICU rate

70% of people being treated in intensive care for Covid-19 have not been fully vaccinated, says Glynn

By Vivienne ClarkeTue Oct 12 2021 - 18:07

NI First Minister criticised over coronavirus vaccine passport remarks

Paul Given slated for comparing scheme to a demand for proof of treatment for various ailments

By Brian HuttonTue Oct 12 2021 - 17:17

Former Sláintecare council chair will not appear before Oireachtas committee

Executive director also says she will not take part in hearing over resignations

By Martin WallTue Oct 12 2021 - 12:39

Budget 2022: Welfare payments including fuel allowance to increase by €5 in budget

Christmas bonus to be paid in full as part of €4.7 billion package

By Jennifer Bray, Pat Leahy, Cliff Taylor and Kevin O'SullivanTue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00

Doctors say they would emigrate rather than sign public-only contract

Survey finds 90% of trainees have concerns over Sláintecare draft consultant contract

By Paul CullenTue Oct 12 2021 - 01:00

Budget 2022: Last-minute talks for 1,000 special needs assistants and 400 teachers

Discussions over winter fuel scheme ongoing, with expansion of Deis scheme close

By Jack Horgan-JonesMon Oct 11 2021 - 07:31

HSE and private hospitals in talks over tackling 900,000 waiting list

Nearly 70 per cent of Covid patients in ICU not vaccinated, says HSE chief Paul Reid

By Marie O'Halloran and Brian HuttonSun Oct 10 2021 - 16:22

Donnelly wants agreement on new Sláintecare contract ‘within weeks’

Children being offered dates in 2035 for hospital appointments, say doctors

By Martin Wall and Jack PowerSat Oct 09 2021 - 11:48

Give me a crash course in ... the Sláintecare debacle

Stephen Donnelly immersed in first full-blown non-Covid health controversy

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00

Further 2,002 Covid-19 cases reported as social and work visits increase

Research shows 62.5% of workers went to their workplace at some point last week

By Paul CullenFri Oct 08 2021 - 18:12

Nightclubs can reopen in Northern Ireland from October 31st

Social distancing in bars and restaurants to be scrapped while 1,276 Covid-19 cases reported

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 15:20

NTMA chief to tell TDs Ireland must prepare for next ‘economic shock’

Conor O’Kelly to hail increase in disposable income and add note of caution in front of PAC

By Cormac McQuinnWed Oct 06 2021 - 20:46

Three quarters of those hospitalised with Covid in North unvaccinated

Dept of Health data shows those over 50 who have not had jab facing far greater risks

By Freya McClementsWed Oct 06 2021 - 18:26

Donnelly says issues not raised with him before Sláintecare resignations

Róisín Shortall describes changes to oversight of universal health plan as a ‘hostile takeover’

By Jack Horgan-Jones and Martin WallWed Oct 06 2021 - 13:10

Coronavirus: 1,124 further cases reported, with 65 in ICU

‘People should not be fearful, but they should be careful,’ says Prof Philip Nolan

By Vivienne ClarkeTue Oct 05 2021 - 16:50

‘We live on less than PUP rate of €350 a week’: call for support for family carers ahead of Budget

Rate of carer’s allowance is €219 per week

By Aine KennyTue Oct 05 2021 - 16:15

DUP leader asked for woman’s hotel quarantine bill in Republic to be waived

Donaldson outlined constituent’s criticisms in email to Minister for Health

By Cormac McQuinnTue Oct 05 2021 - 00:15

Sláintecare advisers seek meeting with Government before disbanding

Group wants to discuss concerns over future of health reforms with party leaders

By Paul CullenMon Oct 04 2021 - 21:39

Donnelly hails ‘significant milestone’ as less than 1,000 new Covid cases reported

Incidence of disease among children now lower than it was prior to schools reopening

By Paul Cullen and Freya McClementsMon Oct 04 2021 - 20:05

Stormont not obliged to follow Westminster order to start abortion services, court hears

Campaign group seeking judicial review of move by Brandon Lewis to implement laws

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 17:40

Nurse-led clinics could be expanded after ‘incredible’ pilot results

Minister wants to scale up role of advanced nursing in bid to reduce hospital waiting lists

By Martin WallMon Oct 04 2021 - 02:30

Campaign group to challenge Lewis’s move to roll out abortion services in North

Secretary of State used Westminster powers to direct Stormont to set up services

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 00:21

Sláintecare advisory group to be restructured following resignations

Doran says new group will focus on regionalstructures but asks who will oversee reforms

By Martin WallSun Oct 03 2021 - 13:29

Repeated failings identified in management of the care of ‘Grace’

Commission finds woman placed in care despite criminal convictions of foster parents

By Simon CarswellFri Oct 01 2021 - 20:56

Eight further Covid-19 deaths and 1,030 cases reported in North

Statistics agency finds over-75s account for 74% of virus-related fatalities since March 2020

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 15:52

Charity’s abortion service in North ends due to lack of funds

Service which ran for 18 months in absence of commissioned services folded

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 12:53

State spent €17.1bn on Covid-19 response in first year of pandemic

Spending watchdog’s report shows €6.3bn paid to individuals and €6.1bn to businesses

By Simon Carswell and Jack PowerThu Sept 30 2021 - 21:03

Sláintecare advisory group have ‘thorough’ meeting with health chiefs

Council sought answers about concerns raised by Magahy and Keane in resignations

By Simon CarswellThu Sept 30 2021 - 01:00

Coronavirus: 1,453 more cases as digital Covid cert is extended to Irish citizens in North

Those vaccinated outside EU will also be able to apply, provided vaccine is authorised here

By Ellen O'Riordan, Ronan McGreevy and Freya McClementsWed Sept 29 2021 - 22:53

O’Brien faces difficult decision as pressure from mica group mounts

Inside Politics: Homeowners to hear plans in terms of mica redress and compensation

By Jennifer BrayWed Sept 29 2021 - 08:10

Ireland to give 335,500 Covid-19 vaccines to Uganda

State makes commitment to donate AstraZeneca shots under Covax programme

By Mark HilliardTue Sept 28 2021 - 20:02

Press Up buys Larry Murphy’s pub for about €1.7 million

Final sale price for landmark Dublin hostelry not disclosed

By Ciara O'BrienTue Sept 28 2021 - 11:55

Up to 500 relatives of Afghans in State to be offered temporary residency

Cabinet also to consider changes to legislation on freedom of information

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00

New taskforce to tackle growing hospital waiting lists

Minister seeks millions in funding for team focused on bringing down wait times

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue Sept 28 2021 - 02:00

Demand for North’s high street voucher scheme ‘above and beyond’ expectations

Stormont ministers agree to end social distancing rules in shop and theatres

By Freya McClementsMon Sept 27 2021 - 20:56

Big week for Sláintecare as doubts remain over Government appetite for plan

Ministers may ultimately conclude health sector can be reformed without Sláintecare

By Paul Cullen and Martin WallMon Sept 27 2021 - 03:19

‘Access and security’ key to electronic sharing of health data

National survey of 1,300 people carried out as Sláintecare envisages move to e-health systems

By Paul CullenThu Sept 23 2021 - 21:57

Delays in accessing abortions in Ireland are violating women’s rights, says expert

Major violations 'embedded' in legislation must be addressed in review, expert states

By Kitty HollandThu Sept 23 2021 - 01:00

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