The Government has approved changes to the regime for helping victims of human trafficking making it easier for them to come forward. A system is to be devised whereby not just An Garda Síochána but other arms of the State will be involved so as to make it easier for trafficked people to come forward.The … Read more
The HSE will make an announcement in the coming days that the vaccination centre will relocate to the Patrickswell, Limerick Racecourse, and that adequate transport links will be provided from Limerick city to Patrickswell. Limerick vaccination centre is to be moved to a new venue in the coming weeks with a dedicated shuttle bus service … Read more
The Live Out Loud campaign is a national campaign that celebrates LGBTI+ youth and shows how they are visible, valued and included in culture, society and sport. Call for submissions of video, image and text that will be promoted on social media to amplify the stories of those who are influencing, educating and inspiring every … Read more
The Ministers of State at the Department of Justice, Hildegarde Naughton TD and James Browne TD, have welcomed a number of initiatives being taken by An Garda Síochána to tackle bike theft, including the ‘Lock it or Lose it’ initiative announced this morning. Members of the public are also being encouraged to mark the frame … Read more
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation had revealed that hospitals in Ireland are overcrowding for the first time since the Covid 19 pandemic spread largely. As per the reports, there are more than 376 patients admitted in hospitals across Ireland but they are having no beds. The most worst situation is faced by the University Hospital … Read more
Stamp duty hike is being planned by the Irish Government to deter investors from buying properties bulkily. Long term lease agreements are not preferred and local authorities are advised not to agree such agreements with institutional investors. The government sources said that no decisions had been finalised on how to address the issue. If a … Read more
21 counties under thunderstorm warning by Met Eirann as they are very vulnerable to miserable conditions. The showers on Thursday morning will extend to all areas and may become heavy with hail and thunderstorms. In the midlands and north, the showers will be in its heaviest form which may cause spot flooding and winds may … Read more
In a review of the Irish economy, the IMF says a gradual increase in tax revenue should be considered after next year, once a recovery from Covid-19 has taken hold. It has welcomed the establishment of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare and says the tax base needs to be broadened.In today’s review, the IMF … Read more
Health minister Stephen Donnelly said he intends to bring a revamped plan for the rollout of the vaccine to Cabinet ministers next week The Department of Health is awaiting advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) about the use of the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson jabs in various age cohorts, in particular those … Read more
Today, as we celebrate International Nurses Day, we would like to thank all our nurse and student nurse colleagues for their tremendous work and commitment to ensure patients receive quality care in all our services. UN reports show investment in nursing can have the triple impact of better health, greater gender equality and stronger economies … Read more
Three new hospitals to treat waiting list patients only are to be built in Dublin Cork and Galway under the Government’s €3.69bn Sláintecare plan. Department of Health said today it is looking for submissions from owners of sites suitable for the construction of elective hospitals in the three cities.The plan launched today is part of … Read more
Eamon Ryan TD, will be speaking with constituents on Wednesday, May 12th, from 7pm, about how Dublin Bay South residents can contribute to the Climate Action Plan. This virtual Climate Conversation will feature special guests to be announced. The Climate Action Plan is Ireland’s roadmap to becoming a climate neutral economy and resilient society by … Read more
This year, Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare are making a significant investment towards implementing the National Breastfeeding Action Plan. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has today announced additional funding to the HSE of €1.58 million to fund 24 additional lactation consultants thereby providing support to every maternity unit in the country. A lactation consultant is … Read more
Inter-county travel REOPENS Meet outdoors including private gardens – max of 3 households or 6 from any number of households Indoor private home visiting permitted (without masks or social distancing) in the following cases: Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors as long as there is no more than 3 households present. Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors with unvaccinated … Read more
A young teen girl had fallen into the gap between the train and platform as she was hit by a young thug with a bike wheel. The girl had been shook by the sudden shock and her father said that quick reaction of the railway security guard and passengers rescued his daughter from serious injuries. … Read more