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Newborn infection trial ‘will fail’ unless Government intervenes, experts warn

Newborn infection trial ‘will fail’ unless Government intervenes, experts say

A clinical trial to test pregnant women for Group B Strep (GBS) – the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies – will fail unless the Government intervenes, experts have warned. Some 80 hospitals are needed for the trial to ...

20 Jun 2022 at 08:10

Local News

Laois families to receive Newborn Baby grant this week as new initiative officially launches

Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, announced on Tuesday that the first payments of the Newborn Baby grants will be made to families this week. Over 4,400 families will receive the grant for 4,522 children across the country. In ...

11 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Business

New parents in Kilkenny to receive Newborn Baby Grant today

The first of the Newborn Baby Grant payments are expected to be made today, with over 4,400 families due to receive the payment for 4,522 children. The €280 grant will be payable with the first month of Child Benefit, and applies to all ...

13 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Rollout of ‘simple’ genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies in Scotland

A “simple” genetic test for newborn babies that will help prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland, it has been announced. The test can show whether an infant is susceptible to hearing loss as ...

25 Nov 2025 at 06:00

National News

Irish parents eligible for €420 cash boost but there is a catch

11 Feb 2025 at 11:17

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