Call for better hygiene in hospitalsA lecturer in nursing has called for more emphasis on hand washing in the curriculum for student nurses, following reports that…Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
Four men and baby die in weekend road accidentsFour men and a baby girl died in road accidents over the weekend. All four men were killed in single-vehicle collisions.Mon Nov 22 2004 - 00:00
More trams to run on Tallaght to Connolly line from next monthMore trams will run on the Luas Red Line service from Tallaght to Connolly Station from December.Mon Nov 22 2004 - 00:00
One guest dignitary at Farmleigh this yearFarmleigh has been used to accommodate foreign dignitaries only once this year, according to the Office of Public Works.Mon Nov 22 2004 - 00:00
Man is charged after fatal Dublin stabbingA 22-year-old man will appear in Dublin District Court this morning on charges relating to a fatal stabbing in the north inner…Mon Nov 22 2004 - 00:00
Ahern says lenient sentencing linked to greater drug problemThere is a link between the drugs problem in certain areas and the approach of judges to drugs offences, Mr Noel Ahern, the Minister…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Nurses say they feel isolatedNursing homes Nurses working in nursing homes feel very isolated from other medical professionals, new research has found.Tue Nov 16 2004 - 00:00
€500-a-week difference in nursing home rates, survey showsCare of the elderly A survey of private nursing homes has found a €500-a-week difference between the cheapest and the most expensive…Tue Nov 16 2004 - 00:00
State urged to use empty nursing home bedsPrivate nursing homes beds are empty in every health board area while seriously-ill patients are lying on trolleys in hospital…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Highest number of racist incidents reportedSome 70 racist incidents were reported to the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI) between …Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Hospitals to get circumcision guidelinesNational guidelines advising hospitals to circumcise male infants, if requested for cultural reasons, will soon be issued.Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Threshold urges reversal of rent supplement curbsThe housing charity Threshold has urged the Government to "right the wrongs" done to people in a housing crisis over the last…Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
Calls to helpline for parents increase dramaticallyThe number of calls to a helpline for parents has increased significantly in the past yearWed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
Paramedics will offer advanced serviceA&E Care: Irish ambulance crews will soon be able to do a lot more to help their patients, following the introduction of…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Study reveals lack of Alzheimer care trainingCare survey The vast majority of carers of Alzheimer's Disease patients have never received training or education, new research…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
31% of Ireland's bird species under threat, studies sayAlmost one third of Ireland's bird species are in decline, according to two new studies.Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Ahern criticised for plan to visit alumina plantFarmers in Askeaton, Co Limerick, have criticised plans by the Taoiseach to visit the Aughinish Alumina refinery on Friday.Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Accidents prompt calls for better road in CavanLocal people have renewed their calls for improvements to a road outside Belturbet, Co Cavan, following two more deaths at an…Sat Nov 06 2004 - 00:00
Process set up to give aid to flood victimsA special helpline and website have been set up to help victims of the recent floods to claim humanitarian aid.Sat Nov 06 2004 - 00:00
Planning approval for Portlaoise motorwayAn Bord Pleanála has approved the construction of a motorway south of Portlaoise, despite the rejection of the scheme by planning…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Manslaughter victim suffered relentless abuse, family claimsThe family of Declan O'Neill claims he was the victim of relentless physical and mental abuse from his wife, Dolores.Tue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Ireland needs better infrastructure to remain competitive, says CookIreland needs better infrastructure if it is to remain competitive, the former British Foreign Secretary, Mr Robin Cook said …Sat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
McFadden case adjourned againFormer Westlife singer Brian McFadden yesterday described a case of careless driving against him as "a joke".Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Department denies oversight on nursing home chargesThe Department of Health yesterday insisted that it had not made an oversight when it imposed nursing home charges on the over…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Six die on roads over the bank holidaySix people - three men and three women - were killed on the roads during the bank holiday weekend, despite an increased Garda…Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Man critically ill after assault in BallymunA young man is critically ill in the Mater Hospital in Dublin after being seriously assaulted in Ballymun flats yesterday.Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
FG backs troops for UN battle groupsFine Gael has said Irish troops should participate in the new EU "battle groups" mooted by the UN Secretary-General, Mr Kofi …Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Parents warned fireworks can cause 'horrific' injuriesParents have been urged to pay particular attention to their children around fireworks and bonfires at Halloween.Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Report urges forum for disabledA permanent forum for people with disabilities could change their lives and ensure that they get the services they need, according…Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Freezing breast milk lowers its benefitsBreastfeeding: Refrigerating or freezing breast milk for more than 48 hours reduces certain health benefits, according to a …Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Five killed in weekend road traffic accidentsFive people have died in road traffic accidents so far this Bank Holiday weekend as the "Arrive Alive" road safety campaign continues…Mon Oct 25 2004 - 01:00
All-Ireland medallist broke his marker's jaw, court toldAn All-Ireland-winning footballer broke the jaw of another player during a challenge match, the Dublin District Court heard yesterday…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Friends of the Earth to set up hereFriends of the Earth launched its organisation in Ireland yesterday, claiming that it would succeed where other environmental…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Number having jobless payments withdrawn declinesThe number of people who lost their unemployment payments because they were not seriously looking for a job has fallen by about…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
National disability survey plannedA comprehensive national disability survey is to be carried out by the State for the first time.Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
'No proof' media violence harms youngThere is a lack of evidence that violence and pornographic images in the media harm children, a British psychologist told an …Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Elderly helpline 'life-enhancing'A help line for the elderly is attracting more men than before and is providing a "life-enhancing service", according to a report…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Positive response for employers and unions from the workplaceReaction: Unions and employers reported a "very positive" reaction to the first day of the workplace smoking ban.Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Health board told to provide reportsNursing home inspection reports should be available to the public as a matter of routine, the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner…Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Researchers find Irish schizophrenia gene linkGene research: A group of researchers from Trinity College, Dublin has identified three genes which make people susceptible …Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Positive response for employers and unions from the workplaceReaction: Unions and employers reported a "very positive" reaction to the first day of the workplace smoking ban.Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Take two more days, bug victims advisedPeople with the winter vomiting bug have been urged to remain off work for two days after their symptoms subside, because of …Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
FG wants health spending analysedFine Gael has called for a "forensic examination" of health service spending and has claimed that the Government is only paying…Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
World watching smoke signals from Ireland's workplace banRussian reporters, Japanese television crews and international press agencies have descended on Ireland to report worldwide on…Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
Wardens to alight on butts littererLitter wardens are bracing themselves for an increase in cigarette litter when the smoking ban is introduced on MondaySat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
Farmers' call for tailings pond inquiry criticisedAughinish Alumina has criticised a letter sent from a farmers' group to an Oireachtas committee, seeking an investigation of …Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Limerick farmers' group wants investigation into tailings pondFarmers in Askeaton, Co Limerick, have invited a Dáil committee to investigate their concerns about a tailings pond on the Aughinish…Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Survey says more will go to pubs after smoking banThe workplace smoking ban is likely to have a positive effect on the hospitality sector, according to research published yesterday…Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Committal rates raise concernPsychiatric health: The number of people being committed to a psychiatric institution against their will should be at least …Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
Carer's story: 'no support'Ms Úna O'Malley feels she gets "absolutely no support or recognition" from the State for caring for her sister at home in Tallaght…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
