U.S, Allies to end normal trade relations with Russia

The United States and its allies moved Friday to end normal trade relations with Russia, as President Joe Biden vowed the West would make Vladimir Putin “pay the price” for his invasion of Ukraine. Biden announced the new step, which would enable Western nations to inflict steep tariff hikes on Russian goods, in coordination with … Read more

MNI and NMBI meets, demand more career progress for migrant Nurses

Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI) has been invited by NMBI (Nursing And Midwifery Board Of Ireland) yesterday, 10th March for a lunch to take MNI’s input to the 2023 – 2025 strategy statement, as NMBI is seeing MNI as an important stakeholder. MNI raised a number of important issues in the meeting which were listened to very … Read more

Petition against proposed Dublin Airport drop off and collection Toll

Please sign this petition against the proposed introduction of a toll roll in Dublin airport at drop-off and collection point.  The Dublin Airport Assosicstion had said they hope this introduction will inspire more people to use public transport, however with the current Public transport in Ireland – the airport is very inaccessible to many people on … Read more

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

Covid-19: 15,938 new cases and 907 patients in hospital, including 37 in ICU

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 9,186 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Thursday 10 March, 6,752 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. It brings the combined total of Covid-19 cases reported today to 15,938. As of 8am today, 907 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom … 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

Poland and Hungary lend a helping hand to medical students in Ukraine

There are thousands of Indian Ukraine students who were forced to leave their universities due to war in Ukraine. Around 20,000 children had gone to Ukraine to study, of them 18,000 are studying medicine. As Russia continues its aggression and buildings and institutions collapse in Ukraine, the future of medical universities in the country also … 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

US man who got first pig heart transplant dies after two months

The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday. David Bennett, 57, died Tuesday at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Doctors didn’t give an exact cause of death, saying only that his condition had begun … Read more