Hare coursing winter season licences granted despite oppositionDecision comes amid renewed calls for practice to be bannedTue Aug 02 2022 - 15:29
Covid boosters Q&A: When will rollout begin, for whom and why?Depending on your age group and level of vulnerability, you may be set for a jab in autumn as infection threats intensifyMon Aug 01 2022 - 17:18
Covid burden on hospitals has peaked, says interim chief medical officerThe number of cases of infection being detected has fallen, according to Prof Breda SmythFri Jul 29 2022 - 15:15
Healthcare in the community: ‘It gave me my life back’Community-based services are a key part of Sláintecare reforms to reduce hospital dependenceWed Jul 27 2022 - 19:34
Public has ‘really strong misconceptions’ about effectiveness of Covid vaccine, ESRI findsPeople underestimate the vaccine’s ability to prevent death and fail to recognise waning immunityWed Jul 27 2022 - 19:00
Wider provision of abortion services needed in Ireland, says DonnellyJust over half of HSE hospitals offering terminations of pregnancy, report showsWed Jul 27 2022 - 18:45
Total of 85 cases of monkeypox detected in Ireland since MayWHO declared the virus a global health emergency last weekendWed Jul 27 2022 - 17:38
Plastic bottles deposit return scheme to launch in OctoberScheme will be operated by new company set up by producers affiliated to Ibec’s beverage councilTue Jul 26 2022 - 19:01
Rents increased by 9.2% across new tenancies, RTB saysThe average new national rent is now €1,460 per monthTue Jul 26 2022 - 17:23
Siptu to prepare for industrial action over public pay dealPublic sector union will consult members after talks with Government failed to agree a new pay dealMon Jul 25 2022 - 13:29
Decision to expand second boosters to people in 50s surprises immunologistsOmicron-specific vaccines not yet available are ‘more likely to protect against current strain’Mon Jul 25 2022 - 12:02
Almost 90% of young blood donors show evidence of previous Covid infectionCases of subvariant BA.2.75 have not been detected in Ireland, Dr Cillian de Gascun has saidSun Jul 24 2022 - 18:18
Passengers experience long delays on way to Bray Air Display after trains brought to standstillIrish Rail apologises to customers and says issue due to ‘small group’ of people forcing open doors and walking on trackSun Jul 24 2022 - 17:22
Refugees leave Gormanston as hotel body warns of ‘challenges’ sourcing additional roomsTourism body says Government must release ‘masterplan’ as hotels cannot be ‘sole solution’Fri Jul 22 2022 - 18:56
AIB’s cashless banks U-turn: ‘It’s such a relief, it will save us so much extra time and effort’Banking sector is changing, with branch closures becoming increasingly commonFri Jul 22 2022 - 16:08
Taoiseach seeks meeting with AIB as he calls for it to reconsider move towards cashless banksBank urged to reconsider decision to remove cash facilities from 70 of its 170 branches countrywideThu Jul 21 2022 - 18:27
Climate action can be achieved without reducing living standards, Varadkar saysTánaiste says there is a lot of ‘scaremongering’ when it comes to climate actionWed Jul 20 2022 - 18:16
Gardaí lift cordon in Dublin 9 following ‘suspicious device’ reportsThe army explosive ordnance disposal unit are currently at the sceneTue Jul 19 2022 - 22:53
Q & A: Why are construction defects not covered by insurance policies?In the case of most defects if the contractor who built the apartment block has gone under, no insurance policy is in place.Fri Jul 15 2022 - 16:26
At least 228 fatalities in or following Garda custody over past 15 years, figures showNumber of fatal incidents reported in a single year ranged from 7 in 2017 to 34 in 2021Fri Jul 15 2022 - 15:34
Number of non-Ukrainians seeking refuge in Ireland almost triples, says UNHCRPause in intake of new arrivals into State resulted in refugees and asylum seekers having to stay at Dublin airportFri Jul 15 2022 - 14:45
How to protect yourself as continental heatwave hits IrelandTemperatures could exceed 31 degrees in coming days, Met Éireann warnsThu Jul 14 2022 - 19:59
No room at the inn: the Ukrainian refugees who are sleeping in Dublin Airport terminalArrivals are being housed in the old central terminal building, many of them having to sleep on their clothes or inflatable mattressesThu Jul 14 2022 - 19:45
Old Dublin Airport terminal used for refugees as State runs out of accommodation Government experiences shortage of State-provided accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekersThu Jul 14 2022 - 12:07
Heatwave: Temperatures may hit 31 degrees as Ireland to be ‘uncomfortably warm’Met Éireann has issued a high temperature advisory for the end of this weekThu Jul 14 2022 - 12:05
Number of sexually transmitted disease cases up by almost 45% in first half of yearLimited testing last year during periods of Covid-19 restrictions may have created some level of ‘pent up’ demand, HIV group saysThu Jul 14 2022 - 11:46
‘Sweltering heat’: Met Éireann warns temperatures may ‘exceed 30 degrees’Monday was the hottest day of the year so far, with 27.7 degrees recorded in DublinWed Jul 13 2022 - 20:11
Journalist and author Susan McKay appointed Press OmbudsmanAlan Dukes, Siobhán Cronin and James Doorley to serve as directors of the Press Council of Ireland from SeptemberWed Jul 13 2022 - 15:04
Referendum on women’s place in home should be held next year, Oireachtas report saysGender Equality committee recommends referendum on replacing wording in the ConstitutionWed Jul 13 2022 - 13:06
Disability discrimination highest area of public contact to equality commissionIHREC publishes 2021 annual report detailing cases it worked on throughout yearTue Jul 12 2022 - 00:01
Covid-19: ‘No clear evidence’ on second boosters for under 60s - European health agenciesECDC and EMA say there is ‘no clear evidence’ to support wider second booster campaignMon Jul 11 2022 - 17:45
Remaining physically active mitigates against ‘risk of death’ in those over 50 Difficulty walking 100m or lifting 4.5kg linked to higher risk of death in following four years, notes researchMon Jul 11 2022 - 16:15
Plans for stricter controls of short-term lettings firms such as Airbnb agreed by GovernmentUnder plans, it will be an offence to advertise properties without correct planning permission in rent pressure zonesMon Jul 11 2022 - 01:00
One fifth of children in Europe living in poverty Social Justice Ireland says childhood poverty remains a ‘pressing problem’ in EuropeMon Jul 11 2022 - 00:30
Irish people consume more than twice the healthy level of saltThose who always put salt on food can expect to reduce their lives by around two years by age of 50Sun Jul 10 2022 - 18:18
Covid hospital numbers increase almost 200% in a monthICU admissions and Covid mortality remain relatively stable despite recent surge in casesSun Jul 10 2022 - 15:37
‘Stark decline’ in availability of Hap properties, new report saysSimon Communities of Ireland report finds 37 properties available across 16 areasSun Jul 10 2022 - 14:40
Investigation at An Bord Pleanála unaffected by resignation, says departmentPaul Hyde’s departure from his position with the planning appeals authority was confirmed on FridaySat Jul 09 2022 - 12:54
Number of gender recognition certs issued hit highest level in 2021 Since the Gender Recognition Act 2015, a person can apply for a gender recognition certificate to ensure their preferred gender is fully recognised by the StateFri Jul 08 2022 - 23:59
Paul Hyde resigns from An Bord Pleánala following allegations of conflict of interestMr Hyde tendered his resignation to Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien on FridayFri Jul 08 2022 - 23:31
Call for inclusion of chefs on critical skills list to reduce labour shortageRecent research from Failte Ireland found 86 per cent of restaurants and 84 per cent of hotels have vacancies in need of chefsThu Jul 07 2022 - 19:14
Almost one in four drivers check mobile phone while driving - research findsThe RSA and the gardaí are appealing to drivers to not use their phones while on the road.Thu Jul 07 2022 - 13:53
Covid-19 burden on hospitals increased ‘considerably’ in recent weeks, Holohan says No indication for need to change public health advice, chief medical officer’s update statesThu Jul 07 2022 - 12:11
Number of babies born rose for first time in 12 years in 2021More than 60,500 births in Ireland last year places ‘additional pressures’ on maternity servicesTue Jul 05 2022 - 19:29
Donnelly says Navan hospital decision cannot ‘repeat mistakes of the past’ Minister denies recent resignation of HSE chief Paul Reid is related to Navan hospital controversyTue Jul 05 2022 - 19:11
Calls to money advice helpline highest level in over a decade due to cost-of-living crisisRent arrears and the cost of utilities are the biggest concerns for people contacting money advice serviceTue Jul 05 2022 - 16:28
Over 65s make up majority of Covid hospital admissions - interim CMO saysNew variants BA.4 and BA.5 are dominant and driving surge, interim CMO saysTue Jul 05 2022 - 13:39
More Aer Lingus flights cancelled due to Covid surgeRyanair says it expects ‘minimal if any’ disruption to flights due to Spanish cabin crew strikeSun Jul 03 2022 - 17:27
June worst on record for hospital overcrowding with almost 10,000 patients on trolleys University Hospital Limerick had highest level of overcrowding, with 1,829 patients on trolleysFri Jul 01 2022 - 19:00
Adoptees and parents urged to register contact preferences as ‘historic’ legislation enactedBirth Information and Tracing Act provides access to birth and personal informationFri Jul 01 2022 - 17:13
