IRELAND

Taoiseach Micheál Martin travels to London and Washington for St. Patrick’s Day Events

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to London today (Friday) for the start of a programme of events to mark St. Patrick’s Day in both the UK and Washington DC. Culminating in the traditional visit to the White House to meet US President Joe Biden on Thursday, March 17, the 8-day trip will look to celebrate … Read more

Government Ministers announce Irish support for Ukrainian health service

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, with a number of government departments, the HSE (Health Service Executive) and state agencies, are working together to provide medical items to Ukraine in response to formal … Read more

Covid-19: 11,682 new cases and 887 patients in hospital, including 41 in ICU

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has reported 4,065 PCR confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland this afternoon. In addition, 7,617 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. It brings the combined total of Covid-19 cases reported today to 11,682. As of 8 am this morning, 887 patients with Covid-19 were in the hospital, … Read more

Revenue seize drugs worth €146,000 at Shannon Airport

As part of routine operations, Revenue officers seized 7.5 kgs of herbal cannabis Today, with an estimated value of €146,000, at Shannon Airport. The illegal drugs were discovered, with the assistance of detector dog Harley, concealed within water heaters declared as ‘Machine Parts’. The consignment had originated in Spain and was destined for an address in … Read more

Biggest Holy celebration in Town, Outdoor – Open event, Play with Color and Enjoy Bollywood DJ and Music Authentic Indian Food Stall

Well, It’s time to plan your Holy celebration in Ireland. To witness the festival of colours, Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre Ireland (VHCCI) organising the biggest festival of colours in town. The event happening in Adamstown Youth and Community Centre-AYCC, Lucan on Sunday 20th March 2022 from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM. It is an Out … Read more

Ireland better than Northern Ireland on life expectancy and infant mortality: Report

Ireland performs better in terms of life expectancy and infant mortality than Northern Ireland, a new report has found. The research, carried out by the ESRI and the Shared Island Unit in the Taoiseach’s department, also found there are higher levels of unmet healthcare needs due to affordability issues in Ireland relative to Northern Ireland. … Read more

Taoiseach Micheál Martin travel to France for two-day EU summit on Ukraine invasion

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to Versailles, France today (Thursday) for an Informal Meeting of the European Council. The 2-day summit of EU leaders will discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU’s response to it, and the evolving humanitarian crisis. They will also consider the wider implications for Europe, including in the areas of defence … Read more

Government announces temporary reduction in excise duty on fuels

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Wednesday) announced a temporary reduction in the excise duties charged on petrol, diesel and marked gas oil. An incorporeal Cabinet meeting was held this morning and the Government gave approval to the proposal. Excise duty will reduce by 20 cent per litre of petrol and 15 … Read more

Minister Foley announces €32 million major expansion of the DEIS programme incorporating 310 new schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley today announced a major expansion of the DEIS – Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme that will see the programme extended to an additional 310 schools. For the first time since 2017, the DEIS programme is being significantly expanded and eligible schools will now gain access to targeted supports … Read more

Covid-19: 9,070 new cases and 829 patients in hospital, including 51 in ICU

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,715 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Tuesday 8 March, 7,355 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. This brings the combined total of Covid-19 reported today to 9,070. As of 8 am today, 829 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom … Read more

Cost of building two-bed apartment jumps 14% since 2020

A new report has found that the average cost of building a two-bed apartment has increased by 14% since before the pandemic started. The study by consultants Mitchell McDermott estimates the cost of construction of a mid-range two-bed apartment is now €219,000, up €26,876 since the pandemic began in early 2020. The company calculates that … Read more

Hospital mistake claims rose above 105,000 last year

New figures show that the number of claims against hospitals for clinical errors and other incidents has risen each year for the last five years. Last year, 105,424 incidents were reported, including almost 50,000 relating to clinical care. It compares with 100,930 incidents reported in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2017, there … Read more