Hospitals saw estimated 25% drop in cases of self-harm in April
Researchers express concern over pandemic’s long-term impact on suicide and lack of real-time data
Minister has ‘no plans’ to legislate over bicycle insurance
Shane Ross was referring to insurance that would cover damages as a result of cyclists’ collisions
Cyclists mount protest urging funding rise for green transport
Dublin Cycling Campaign calls for 20% increase in spending for cycling and walking
Politicians ‘speed dating’ with the public for better Ireland
Young people, environmental organisations, and others address TDs and Senators
Russian ambassador says it is ‘plausible’ UK was involved in poisoning
Yury Filatov provides update on Skripal incident in Salisbury in March
Cyclists given 1,660 on-the-spot fines over past two years
Cycling groups call for clampdown on car drivers who break red lights and use phones
Self-harm figures remain much higher than before recession
Huge increase in number of homeless people presenting at hospitals after self-harm, report finds
Conference told smaller maternity units ‘safe’
Variations in infant death rates within acceptable limits, says NPEC
Counting the human toll of the economic crash
While suicide rates increase, countries that invest in labour market supports can reduce deaths
Almost 500 additional suicides linked to recession
Unemployment, depression and substance abuse key risks during downturn, study finds
Post-natal depression among fathers must be addressed, academic says
Research finds one in 10 Irish fathers is likely to experiences depression after birth of child
Review of deaths shows parity across maternity units
The death of Mark Molloy just after birth has led to an investigation of care and safety in maternity hospitals
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