Truth in vaccine access row can be as tricky to find as a needle

Waning demand threatens efforts to produce vaccine locally so perhaps education is the priority

Coronavirus: Most countries still in ‘early stages’ of pandemic, says WHO chief

At least 178,371 people dead from virus as global cases pass more than 2.5 million

Bermuda insurer Aspen to set up Irish unit as Brexit looms

Insurer currently has operation in Dublin that operates as branch of its UK unit

Man in court over attempted murder of prison officer

The Belfast man yawned loudly as the court read the charges against him

Aspen Colorado likely to follow up his success

Aspen Colorado is as low as 10-1 for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham

Bermuda reinsurers Axis Capital and PartnerRe in $11bn merger

Move part of global trend in sector as reinsurers seek to consolidate

Pharma firm expands again

Aspen Pharma has opened an office at George’s Quay Plaza

Perrigo offloads Elan Alzheimer drug candidate

Company does deal with partner Transition Therapeutics as it separately spends $51m on over-the-counter products in Australia

Pharma firm announces 42 new jobs in Dublin

South African pharma firm Aspen currently employs about 60 staff in Dublin

Citywest office blocks sell for €6.5 million