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Minimum unit alcohol pricing comes into effect in Ireland

Minimum unit alcohol pricing comes into effect in Ireland from Tuesday. The controversial measure sees Ireland become one of only a small number of countries worldwide to introduce a legal floor price for the cost of alcoholic drinks. The minimum ...

04 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Ireland

ASTI warns return of schools is ‘unacceptable risk’ without new measures

A leading teachers’ union has warned that reopening schools without introducing additional safety measures would be an “unacceptable risk”. The ASTI is set to call on the Department of Health to introduce “a delayed and staggered reopening” of ...

03 Jan 2022 at 21:25

Ireland

Taoiseach ‘focused on getting work done’ rather than future role

Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is focusing on getting the work done rather than his future role in government at the end of next year. Mr Martin is set to hand over the post of Taoiseach to Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar in December ...

01 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Ireland

Mothers with addiction issues face more stigma than fathers

Women with addiction issues face higher levels of stigma than men and do not have access to the same treatment resources, it has been claimed. Gary Broderick, director of Saol, which works with women recovering from addiction, said research ...

30 Dec 2021 at 11:25

Ireland

Civil servant suggested creation of ‘commonwealth of Ireland’

A senior civil servant suggested the creation of a “commonwealth of Ireland” as a new approach to solving difficult north-south relations, newly released archived papers have revealed. The idea was floated in September 1997, while ...

29 Dec 2021 at 11:55

Ireland

Shops advised to remove Genrui-branded antigen tests from shelves

Retailers have been advised to remove “Genrui” branded antigen tests from their shelves by the Health Products Regulatory Authority. The HPRA has asked outlets to take the voluntary measure pending a further investigation, after ...

05 Jan 2022 at 19:55

Ireland

‘Incredibly difficult first day back’ as schools return amid Covid disruption

Schools reopened in Ireland on Thursday amid Covid-19 related disruption. Earlier this week, public health chiefs told school managers and unions that it was safe to return to the classroom, despite the high case numbers. ...

06 Jan 2022 at 21:25

Ireland

Covid-19 testing system to remain under pressure for weeks, health official says

The Covid-19 testing system in Ireland is expected to remain under major pressure in the coming days, a senior health official has said. The comment comes as one teaching union has called for a re-think on the full ...

04 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Ireland

Daily Covid-19 case numbers reach record total in Ireland

A new record daily number of Covid-19 cases has been recorded in Ireland. A further 26,122 cases were announced on Saturday. Previously, the highest daily total was 23,817, notified on January 6. The @hpscireland ...

08 Jan 2022 at 17:25

Ireland

Schools in Ireland reopen despite Covid concerns

Schools in Ireland have reopened, amid warnings that Covid-19 will keep thousands of teachers at home in the days to come. Earlier this week, public health chiefs told school managers and unions that it is safe ...

06 Jan 2022 at 11:25

Ireland

Four men to stand trial over alleged role in golf dinner event

The trial of two politicians and two hoteliers over their alleged breach of Covid restrictions in organising a golf society dinner is to begin on Thursday in Co Galway. Galway East Independent TD Noel Grealish ...

06 Jan 2022 at 09:55

Ireland

At least 8,500 healthcare staff absent due to Covid, says HSE chief

An estimated 8,500 healthcare staff are absent because they are sick with Covid-19 or self-isolating, HSE chief executive Paul Reid has said. But he warned the figure could be double, as it was based on a ...

06 Jan 2022 at 16:55

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