Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill announced on Wednesday that Children’s Health Ireland hospitals will be integrated into HSE control by 2027, in what families are calling a major u-turn on previous government commitments. The shock announcement affects the three hospitals currently under CHI’s banner – Temple Street, Crumlin, and Tallaght children’s hospital – which will … Read more
A former Medical Council member is facing professional misconduct allegations over numerous social media posts and public statements criticizing Covid-19 measures and government health policies during the pandemic. Dr Marcus de Brun, who previously worked as a GP in Rush, Co Dublin, appeared before a Medical Council fitness-to-practise hearing on Tuesday to answer ten charges … Read more
Medical professionals, scientists and autism advocates in Ireland have strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism, describing his statements as scientifically unfounded and potentially harmful to public health. At a press conference yesterday, Trump told pregnant women to “fight like hell” to avoid taking Tylenol (paracetamol) except in … Read more
Cork City Council has confirmed an avian influenza outbreak at the popular Lough Wildlife Sanctuary following the discovery of multiple dead birds that tested positive for the virus. Members of the public visiting the south Cork city amenity are being urged not to touch sick or dead wild birds or handle bird feathers found in … Read more
Independent junior minister Marian Harkin has become the second government minister to sign presidential nomination papers for barrister Maria Steen, bringing the conservative campaigner closer to securing a place on the ballot. Ms Steen now has 12 of the required 20 Oireachtas nominations, with two more TDs and senators expected to sign today according to … Read more
Ireland’s delay in banning a semi-synthetic cannabis product may have contributed to its rapid spread across the country, according to new research showing that HHC use became “widespread” in a relatively short timeframe. Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) remained legally available through vape shops and high street stores until the Government banned its sale in July 2024, despite … Read more
Grocery price inflation has jumped to 6.3% over the past three months, up from 5.4% just 12 weeks ago, as families face increased pressure from back-to-school spending and rising energy costs. New figures from consumer insights group Worldpanel by Numerator show that the weekly food shop has become significantly more expensive, with the increase coinciding … Read more
The Government’s announcement of nationwide rent pressure zones has sparked a sharp increase in landlords selling their properties, with some areas reporting that over 80% of recent sales are from exiting landlords. The Real Estate Alliance Average House Price Index reveals that the June announcement was followed by an immediate spike in landlord sales across … Read more
The first payments of this winter’s Fuel Allowance Scheme are set to commence this week, providing crucial support to hundreds of thousands of Irish households during the colder months. The means-tested payment will be distributed over 28 weeks to approximately 410,000 households across the country, offering financial assistance to help cover heating costs during the … Read more
A proposed 65 cent per hour increase to the minimum wage in next month’s budget has been criticized as inadequate by a TD, despite retail industry warnings that such a rise would severely impact their businesses. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy described the Low Pay Commission’s recommended increase as “stingy” and insufficient for addressing … Read more
Amazon has partnered with comedian Aisling Bea to teach Alexa Ireland’s most popular words and phrases, allowing the voice assistant to explain local expressions in an Irish accent. From today, customers can ask “Alexa, teach me some Irish sayings” to hear definitions of Ireland’s best-loved expressions read back to them. The update includes the country’s … Read more
Met Éireann and University College Dublin have established Ireland’s first artificial intelligence centre dedicated to weather forecasting, aiming to improve prediction accuracy amid increasing climate change risks. The AIMSIR (AI for Meteorological Services, Innovation and Research) centre has been launched with a €5 million investment from the national weather service, bringing together over 60 UCD … Read more
Irish stargazers are in for a spectacular celestial treat this weekend as Saturn reaches its closest point to Earth in 15 years, creating a dazzling display visible to the naked eye. According to Astronomy Ireland, the magnificent ringed planet will appear in Irish skies on Saturday night as a “bright star,” offering an exceptional viewing … Read more
Circle K has announced a significant fuel discount offering customers 20 cent off per litre at participating service stations across Ireland for one day only. The promotion runs from 6am until midnight today and is available exclusively to Circle K Extra members at all participating locations nationwide. Customers who are not already members can download … Read more
Litter pollution is deteriorating across Ireland, with cigarette butts and chewing gum remaining the primary sources of contamination, according to new government research released today. The 2024 National Litter Pollution Monitoring System found that almost 60% of all surveyed areas contained some level of pollution, representing a 3% increase from the previous year. The comprehensive … Read more