Woman seriously assaulted in wooded area of Dublin

Gardaí launched an investigation after a woman aged in her early 30s was seriously assaulted in a wooded area of Dublin. The incident occurred in a wooded area at Mill Lane, Dublin 15 on March 18th. It is believed to have been seen by a number of people. Mill Lane is a roadway that leads … Read more

Government Confirms Comprehensive Audit of CAMHS Teams Nationally

The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, has welcomed progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the Maskey Report. Anne O’Connor, Chief Operations Officer, HSE, and Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, HSE chair an Oversight Group overseeing, monitoring, and reporting on implementation. The group has met four times to date and … Read more

Additional and enhanced local bus services to support Ukrainian refugees announced

Minister of Transport Eamon Ryan announced that the Department of Transport and National Transport Authority (NTA) will provide emergency public transport services to Ukrainian refugees placed in rural locations. The department and the NTA will accelerate a series of network improvements identified through the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan public consultation to support increased overall … Read more

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee officially opens the new “Horses of Hope” Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison

Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has officially opened the new “Horses of Hope” Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison. The new equine centre has been developed on grounds adjacent to Castlerea Prison and has introduced a new innovative prisoner programme, where prisoners can learn practical skills that will assist in securing employment in the equine industry, … Read more

“The purpose of human life is to serve” Indian ladies in Ireland to “Feed the homeless”

Indian ladies in Ireland joined their hands with Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, Dublin to feed the homeless & needy people outside the GPO on O’Connell Street in Dublin city centre. The volunteers came along with their family served food and distributed clothes and blankets to homeless and needy people. It was heart-warming to see kids … Read more

Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal in Ireland today to discuss the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. They held an hour-long bilateral meeting this afternoon at Shannon Airport before PM Shmyhal continued his journey to Washington DC. Following the meeting, the Taoiseach said, “Prime Minister Shmyhal gave … Read more

Covid-19: 3348 new cases and 706 patients in hospital

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,407 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Tuesday 19 April, 1,941 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. This brings the combined total of Covid-19 cases reported today to 3348.   As of 8 am today, 706 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of … Read more

“Say Yes to Languages” invites applications from primary schools

The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, announced an extension of the “Say Yes to Languages” primary languages sampler module for a further year and invited primary schools to apply to participate in the module. The length of the module in 2022/23 will be increased from 6 to 8 weeks. The grant to schools participating will … Read more

‘Necessary’ health information legislation will deliver better care, says Donnelly

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has received Cabinet approval to develop the General Scheme of a Health Information Bill. The proposed Bill will help ensure that Ireland has a fit for purpose national health information system that enhances patient care and treatment and supports better planning and delivery of health services. Minister Donnelly said, … Read more

€16m in capital funding announced for Ireland’s regional airports

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, announced the allocation of almost €16.4 million in Exchequer funding to regional airports under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. Almost €6.6 million has been allocated to our regional airports at Donegal, Ireland West (Knock) and Kerry and over €9.8 million has been allocated to our … Read more

Minister Foley announces funding for a new postgraduate programme

The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD announced her intention to provide funding for a new postgraduate programme to upskill registered post-primary teachers teaching social personal and health education/ relationships and sexuality education (SPHE/RSE). This programme will provide a pathway for progression for post-primary teachers interested in developing their skills in teaching SPHE/RSE and in … Read more

Covid-19: 14,486 new cases and 750 patients in hospital

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 778 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Monday 18 April, 1,641 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. on Friday 15 April, the HPSC was notified of 1,788 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 2,013 people registered a positive antigen test through the … Read more

Govt job opportunity: Temporary Clerical Officer in Dublin, closing date 25th April 2022

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) recruiting Temporary Clerical Officers for work associated with the Census of Population 2022 in their Swords Business Campus, Balheary Road, Balheary Demesne, Swords, County Dublin, office. The duties of Temporary Clerical Officers (TCOs) may vary depending on the area you are assigned to. The following outlines the type of work … Read more

Five people hospitalised after collision in Co Waterford

Five people are being treated in hospital after they were injured in a two-car collision in Co Waterford. Two cars collided on the N25 near Ballyduff East just after 4 pm on Sunday. Emergency services attended the collision on the N25 road near Ballyduff East in Kilmeaden, Co Waterford, shortly after the incident.  The driver … Read more