Covid-19: 92 deaths in past week as hospitalisations continue to fallVirus case, hospitalisation and ICU numbers ‘broadly positive’ in recent weeks, says CMOWed Feb 02 2022 - 15:13
Admissions to stroke units 20% lower than target, audit finds‘Stroke units have proven benefits for stroke patients to reduce death and disability’Wed Feb 02 2022 - 10:10
Body found last week on Lambay Island identifiedDublin woman Elizabeth Redmond was reported missing in DecemberWed Feb 02 2022 - 09:46
Cast and crew of The Lion King subjected to racial abuse in Dublin, theatre saysMembers were returning home from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre when incident occurredTue Feb 01 2022 - 16:10
Price of standard stamp to rise for second time in year to €1.25Fifteen cent increase for nationwide postal service to come into effect on March 1stTue Feb 01 2022 - 10:45
Woman (60s) dies in farm incident in LaoisThe incident occurred in the Portlaoise area on Monday eveningTue Feb 01 2022 - 08:06
‘Rapid increase’ in inflammatory bowel disease over course of pandemicConsultant warns of waiting lists for early detection of IBD and cancerMon Jan 31 2022 - 21:30
Working group examines housing defects in apartments and duplexes in surveyGroup examining scale of defects constructed between 1991 - 2013Mon Jan 31 2022 - 15:45
Many patients with rare diseases experience long waits for diagnoses, survey findsRare Disease Ireland says there is a need to increase resources for genetic servicesMon Jan 31 2022 - 05:00
Simon Coveney says ‘well done’ to fishermen following Russian drills relocationUkraine tension is the ‘real issue’ which must be addressed, minister saysSun Jan 30 2022 - 15:13
‘Small number’ of Omicron sub-lineage detected in StatePrevalance of BA.2 has increased internationally, particularly in Denmark and UKSat Jan 29 2022 - 01:00
Man arrested at Dublin Airport on foot of European arrest warrantGardaí say arrest is part of investigation into a criminal organisationFri Jan 28 2022 - 22:38
Women of Honour say they are ‘deeply disillusioned’ with Minister for DefenceThe group said meeting was a ‘waste of time’ and walked out after an hourTue Jan 25 2022 - 19:10
Helen McEntee: My maternity leave as a minister ‘started an important conversation’The Minister for Justice spoke to Jennifer Bray at the Irish Times Winter Nights FestivalMon Jan 24 2022 - 20:45
Barrister Ade Oluborode announces bid for Trinity seat in Seanad byelectionIndependent candidate for vacant seat describes herself as a ‘voice for inclusion’Mon Jan 24 2022 - 18:09
‘But I just had Covid’ – Why Omicron is driving up reinfection rateLikelihood of reinfection has increased with the latest variant of concern, says Dr Gerald BarryMon Jan 17 2022 - 01:18
Fog warning issued for Leinster and Munster amid fears of ‘hazardous’ driving conditionsMet Éireann issues status yellow alert as dense fog expected from Wednesday nightWed Jan 12 2022 - 15:01
State exams body ‘advancing preparations’ for Leaving Cert examsStudents' group says State exams cannot go ahead as plans due to Covid disruptionWed Jan 12 2022 - 13:20
More than €24m seized by Garda drugs and crime bureau since 2015Bureau set up with aim of disrupting top tier organised crime groups in StateWed Jan 12 2022 - 08:24
Animal carcass and rodent infestation found in Dublin takeawayIncrease in breaches of food safety last year due to Covid closures, says FSAITue Jan 11 2022 - 16:00
Close contact isolation rules need to be eased, says VaradkarTánaiste says there are ‘cautious grounds for optimism’ about severity of Omicron variantTue Jan 11 2022 - 15:44
Leaving Cert cannot go ahead as planned this year, students’ union saysStudents have been ‘very vocal’ about disruption to education caused by Covid-19Tue Jan 11 2022 - 08:57
Westmeath had highest rate of Covid-19 over Christmas periodTrue scale of infection ‘artificially reduced’ as demand for testing outweighed capacityTue Jan 11 2022 - 08:38
Arts: A broad degree with skills highly sought after in the workforceMany arts graduates now entering marketing, advertising, journalism, technology and lawTue Jan 11 2022 - 01:09
‘No justification’ for hybrid Leving Cert exams this year, say teachers’ unionsTUI and ASTI say calls for choice between exams and predicted grades ‘unhelpful’Mon Jan 10 2022 - 15:45
Man (70s) dies following collision in Co TipperaryThe crash between the car and pedestrian occurred at about 5.50pm on SundayMon Jan 10 2022 - 08:44
Construction begins on pet project at Crumlin children’s hospitalCian’s Kennels will enable sick children see their pets while undergoing treatmentMon Jan 10 2022 - 00:01
New guidance may add to ’inconsistency’ of nursing home visit rules, group warnsLatest HPSC guidance encourages nursing home visitors to self-test for Covid-19Sun Jan 09 2022 - 19:34
Quarter of retail stores have had to close for period or reduce hours due to CovidRetail, hospitality and food industry call for change to close contact rulesSun Jan 09 2022 - 18:01
Covid-19: 21,384 more cases confirmed as health system ‘under stress’System for registering antigen results in development while nearly 15,000 HSE staff outSun Jan 09 2022 - 17:41
Children in 5-11 age group to be offered Covid vaccine from todayExperts encouraging uptake of the jab say the benefits for young far outweigh the risksSat Jan 08 2022 - 08:03
Omicron disruption of healthcare, pharmacies and legal services worsensTentative optimism as to variant’s limited capacity to harm as situation stays seriousSat Jan 08 2022 - 00:05
Nurse shortage due to Covid putting ‘unprecedented pressure’ on mental health servicesAmbulances, pharmacies and nursing homes among services affected by staff absencesFri Jan 07 2022 - 19:30
Yellow warning for snow and ice in effect until Friday morningShowers of hail, sleet, snow and icy stretches could lead to ‘hazardous’ conditionsThu Jan 06 2022 - 16:00
Government to provide €21.5m to regenerate vacant buildings in rural communitiesFunding for 27 projects includes old schools, cinemas and court houses across the countryThu Jan 06 2022 - 14:08
Omicron wave: Government faces standoff with teaching unions over schools reopeningUnions and school management bodies to meet Minister for Education todayTue Jan 04 2022 - 01:00
Minister expands local authority home loan schemeDarragh O’Brien says scheme will make owning a home easier for single peopleTue Jan 04 2022 - 00:01
Coronavirus: Call for staggered school reopening amid Omicron surge‘Harm’ of school closures on children outlined by Government rapporteurMon Jan 03 2022 - 22:35
Teenager drowns while swimming off Donegal’s Arranmore IslandIn Dublin, Howth RNLI called out to assist paddle boarders and kayakers in difficultyMon Jan 03 2022 - 19:33
Snow and sleet possible overnight as weather turns more ‘wintery’Met Éireann warns ice and frost could create ‘treacherous’ conditions into Tuesday morningMon Jan 03 2022 - 17:15
Q&A: What parents need to know about Covid-19 vaccinations for childrenRegistration has opened for children aged five to 11 on HSE’s vaccine portalMon Jan 03 2022 - 11:10
Teenage girl hospitalised following Dublin assault on ThursdayThe incident occurred on the Ballyfermot Road at approximately 9.30pmSun Jan 02 2022 - 19:42
Berkeley balcony collapse survivor Aoife Beary diesDublin woman was one of seven students who survived the 2015 tragedy in the USSun Jan 02 2022 - 18:57
Ambulance delays: ‘It was 30 hours before my son reached the hospital’Lengthy waiting times for non-life threatening care is due to increase in emergency callsMon Dec 27 2021 - 01:00
Covid-19: 11,182 new cases reported in State, with 83% estimated to be Omicron variantNumber in ICU drops to below 90 as booster uptake now second highest in EUFri Dec 24 2021 - 15:39
Leopardstown Christmas races to take place behind closed doorsRising Covid-19 cases make it ‘impossible to provide a safe and enjoyable experience’Fri Dec 24 2021 - 14:09
Restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men to be eased next yearMen who have sex with men currently have to wait one year before giving bloodWed Dec 22 2021 - 13:47
Covid: 6,307 further cases as CMO tells young people he is not ‘finger pointing’Nphet did not leak letter for Cabinet on restriction advice, chief medical officer saysWed Dec 22 2021 - 12:48
Online booking system for boosters opens as record number of jabs givenOnline portal for vaccine appointments similar to that for booking PCR testWed Dec 22 2021 - 08:39
