WHO group recommends against use of remdesivir drug for Covid-19Expert WHO panel finds ‘no evidence’ that antiviral drug improves patient outcomesFri Nov 20 2020 - 08:04
HSE takes over running of Kerry nursing home in ‘chaos’Hiqa secures court order over Listowel home during Covid-19 outbreakFri Nov 20 2020 - 03:16
South Dublin hospital reports Covid-19 outbreak as more than 20 patients test positiveSignificant outbreak traced to patient on a ward who was initially asymptomaticThu Nov 19 2020 - 22:54
Firefighters work over several hours to control warehouse blaze in TallaghtStrong winds blow large amounts of smoke over area; those nearby asked to shut windowsTue Nov 17 2020 - 00:28
Over 30 dogs worth estimated total of €150,000 seized in north DublinFour horses also recovered during Garda operation targeting illegal puppy farmsMon Nov 16 2020 - 23:39
More than 1,000 students sit first exam of traditional Leaving CertAbout 2,800 students unhappy with their estimated grades opt to take the traditional examMon Nov 16 2020 - 20:49
Cecil Nolan, DJ of Grove social club on Dublin’s northside, dies‘I played whatever I wanted because I knew there was a market out there for it’Mon Nov 16 2020 - 18:32
More than 2,500 students begin postponed Leaving Cert examsStudents with Covid-19 will not be able to sit written papersMon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00
Public consultation on statutory sick leave pay launchedTánaiste said he was committed to introducing the new law ‘as quickly as possible’Mon Nov 16 2020 - 00:05
Two arrested over assault of young woman in Cork cityWoman has serious but not life-threatening injuries after attack on Saturday nightSun Nov 15 2020 - 21:52
Kerry family attempt to break five world records for charityFundraiser for international development charity Goal to take place next monthSun Nov 15 2020 - 18:38
Coronavirus: Nearly 150 care homes currently require HSE supportSupports being provided to 113 nursing homes and 31 residential disability centresSat Nov 14 2020 - 01:49
Covid-19: Nearly 150 care homes currently require HSE supportSupports being provided to 113 nursing homes and 31 residential disability centresFri Nov 13 2020 - 20:25
St John Ambulance to meet Minister over abuse controversyConsideration for scoping inquiry into historical abuse to follow review of State recordsFri Nov 13 2020 - 15:57
Taoiseach says Ireland ‘can’t be at Level 5 forever’ as Government considers easing restrictions at ChristmasGovernment to consider staggered exit from Level 5 lockdown for Christmas periodFri Nov 13 2020 - 14:53
Huge jump in Tusla referrals of suspected child sex abuse to GardaIntroduction of mandatory reporting contributed to 75% increase, says agencyThu Nov 12 2020 - 02:55
Man released over suspected hit-and-run killing in NewbridgeMother of two Ann Bathe (48) killed in suspected hit and run on Monday evening in Co KildareWed Nov 11 2020 - 15:08
Not reopening pubs in December will create a ‘two-tier Christmas’, vintners sayOne third of pubs in Dublin, about 250, have not opened a single day since March this yearWed Nov 11 2020 - 13:25
Man arrested after woman dies in suspected hit-and-runPedestrian in her 40s found fatally injured on Monday evening in Newbridge, Co KildareTue Nov 10 2020 - 20:14
‘Severe overestimation’ of Leaving Cert calculated grades by some schools - officialEstimated grades saw 13.8% awarded H1s by teachers compared to 4.7% in previous yearsTue Nov 10 2020 - 17:13
Man arrested on suspicion of Phibsborough murderGardaí believe victim may have quarrelled with someone known to him prior to deathFri Nov 06 2020 - 20:12
More evidence that coronavirus spread reducing needed - Paschal DonohoeGovernment’s Covid Restrictions Support Scheme launched by Minister for FinanceFri Nov 06 2020 - 18:08
Hospice group urges ‘balanced debate’ on dying with dignity BillOireachtas justice committee to consider People Before Profit Bill on assisted dyingFri Nov 06 2020 - 00:01
Hiqa reports disability centre in Dublin over suspected neglect of residentsSJOG said facility has since been fully upgraded and refurbishedWed Nov 04 2020 - 11:38
Memo to Cabinet expected on reburial of Tuam remainsLegislation would allow for exhumation, identification, and reburial of bodiesTue Nov 03 2020 - 20:34
Covid-19: Rise in HSE staff redeployed to nursing homesMore than 80 such workers covering shortages in State-run and private nursing homesTue Nov 03 2020 - 06:29
Covid crisis: 416 new infections bring October total to almost 25,000Public health emergency team’s Dr Mary Favier commends reduced contacts by youngSun Nov 01 2020 - 08:48
Power restored to most homes in wake of Storm Aiden cutsWeather warning extended by Met Éireann in three counties as 100km/h gusts forecastSat Oct 31 2020 - 18:00
Kite surfer dies after getting into difficulty off north Dublin beachMan (30s) believed to have drowned at Dollymount Strand on SaturdaySat Oct 31 2020 - 13:53
Hospitals may not yet have felt impact of Covid-19 surge, Reid warnsHealthcare system is only ever two weeks away from overwhelmed, says HSE’s chief clinical officerFri Oct 30 2020 - 06:59
Five nursing homes receiving ‘intensive’ State support as they battle serious coronavirus outbreaksAuthorities reviewing the mandatory use of face masks at primary-school levelFri Oct 30 2020 - 06:06
Study finds retail workers serving customers have fivefold risk of Covid-19Research likely to raise questions over measures to protect retail staff from infectionThu Oct 29 2020 - 23:55
‘Too early’ to know significance of new Covid-19 variant, say HSE officialsStudy tracks 60% of coronavirus present in Ireland to strain which emerged in SpainThu Oct 29 2020 - 20:02
EU has almost €4tr of funding ‘firepower’to deal with Covid-19 falloutHead of EC Representation in Ireland says when vaccine becomes available ‘it is going to be coming piecemeal’Wed Oct 28 2020 - 14:12
Man (30s) killed in house fire in Tipperary townGardaí do not believe blaze on St Michael’s Avenue was started deliberatelyTue Oct 27 2020 - 11:00
Third person arrested in education board corruption investigationGarda crime bureau investigating alleged corrupt practices at Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training BoardTue Oct 27 2020 - 09:42
Some schools missing up to 10 teachers over wait for Covid-19 test result – ASTITeachers’ trade union repeats calls for rapid testing and contact tracing system for schoolsTue Oct 27 2020 - 09:20
Further anti-lockdown protest held in Dublin city centreGroup of around 60 demonstrators carrying banners, tricolour flags gathered outside GPOSat Oct 24 2020 - 17:26
Coronavirus: Close contact numbers fall in sign restrictions may be workingNewly infected ‘annoyed’ HSE contact tracers skipped calls to them due to backlogSat Oct 24 2020 - 01:00
Some 161 ‘unaddressed’ allegations of child abuse to Tusla uncoveredReports of alleged abuse in Co Kerry included 46 high-risk casesSat Oct 24 2020 - 01:00
One of country’s main labs unable to process Covid-19 tests over weekend due to staff shortagesUCD lab to suspend Covid-19 testing over next two weekends due to staff issuesFri Oct 23 2020 - 16:13
Government to consider inquiry into historical child abuse in St John AmbulanceHistorical sex abuse was ‘open secret’ in voluntary organisation, Seanad hearsThu Oct 22 2020 - 14:49
NCBI ‘genuinely concerned’ over viability following shop closuresCharity supporting the blind anticipates €1million loss from shop closuresTue Oct 20 2020 - 22:14
Waterford quays developers poised for Government funding decisionDecision on the approval of about €100m in State funding due in coming weeksTue Oct 20 2020 - 21:45
School ordered to reopen after closing due to Covid-19 fearsSeven students at Kerry secondary school test positive while 45 are close contactsTue Oct 20 2020 - 19:30
Teacher unions concerned at schools staying open amid lockdownUnions raise issues with testing speed and risk to staff and pupils as schools to stay openMon Oct 19 2020 - 22:43
Covid-19: Cases confirmed or suspected in 170 nursing homesConcerns over nursing home staff levels as winter approaches and infections increaseSat Oct 17 2020 - 00:12
Steady increase in Covid-19 hospital admissions continueDrop in available intensive bed units to 36 in recent days with 224 cases now in hospitalFri Oct 16 2020 - 20:16
Budget 2021: Recovery, health and businesses at centre of 'unprecedented' €17.75bn packageHealth spending to increase by €4bn; carbon tax to increase; new teaching and SNA positions to be createdTue Oct 13 2020 - 20:07
Explainer: Covid-19 restrictions may be working in DublinLatest figures show incidence rate in the capital now lower than seven other countiesMon Oct 12 2020 - 13:43
