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Investigation into use of uncertified springs to determine how many people knew

Investigation into use of uncertified springs to determine how many people knew

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The clinical director of Children's Health Ireland (CHI) confirmed on Thursday that a number of clinicians and others within CHI were aware that the uncertified implants were being used.
Gardaí considering using barriers 1.6km from Leinster House

Gardaí considering using barriers 1.6km from Leinster House

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The possibility of a safe zone around the Leinster House complex was also discussed, but it is not anticipated that that would be put in place.
Booker Prize: Irish authors Paul Lynch and Paul Murray on 2023 shortlist

Booker Prize: Irish authors Paul Lynch and Paul Murray on 2023 shortlist

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Alongside them are three North American writers and a British novelist.
Wonderful that female farmers are finally respected, ploughing matriarch says

Wonderful that female farmers are finally respected, ploughing matriarch says

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Anna May McHugh said that farming and agriculture ‘is the backbone of Ireland’ and young people need to be included more.
Stardust manager Eamon Butterly says nightclub door staff had no fire safety training

Stardust manager Eamon Butterly says nightclub door staff had no fire safety training

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Mr Butterly said it was the responsibility of head doorman Tom Kennan for ensuring door staff had proper training
168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

The head of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no quick fix to the problem, which is impacting Lough Neagh.
Beacon Hospital staff missed opportunities to diagnose tumour in woman who later died, inquest told

Beacon Hospital staff missed opportunities to diagnose tumour in woman who later died, inquest told

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Post-mortem results showed that Ms McKeown had died of acute respiratory failure due to pneumonia linked to tumours on her lung that had spread from previously having cancer of the kidney.
Micheál Martin says vitriol towards politicians ‘getting more dangerous’ and ‘fascist-like’

Micheál Martin says vitriol towards politicians ‘getting more dangerous’ and ‘fascist-like’

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

The Foreign Affairs minister said that Ireland’s familiar way of doing politics should be maintained, despite the Dáil demonstration.
Fionn O’Shea and Gabriel Byrne star as Samuel Beckett in Dance First trailer

Fionn O’Shea and Gabriel Byrne star as Samuel Beckett in Dance First trailer

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

The film explores the life of one of Ireland’s most famous playwrights and will be released in cinemas from November 3rd.
Council refuses contentious Monkstown build-to-rent apartment scheme

Council refuses contentious Monkstown build-to-rent apartment scheme

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown council refused planning after more than 70 objections were lodged against the scheme.
Agri-inventor leaves the Ploughing a bit early – so he can get married

Agri-inventor leaves the Ploughing a bit early – so he can get married

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Colm Doran is leaving the Ploughing Championship to drive to his wedding later on Thursday afternoon.
Outcomes for children undergoing spinal surgery will improve, says CHI director

Outcomes for children undergoing spinal surgery will improve, says CHI director

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Dr Okafor was speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One following the publication of further reviews by Children’s Health Ireland into spinal surgery cases at Temple Street hospital.
McEntee condemns 'aggressive' protest but rules out 'sterile zone' at Leinster House

McEntee condemns 'aggressive' protest but rules out 'sterile zone' at Leinster House

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

The Minister for Justice was speaking in relation to widely criticised demonstrations outside Leinster House.
Stardust manager told gardaí that draping chains over exits 'originated from the doormen'

Stardust manager told gardaí that draping chains over exits 'originated from the doormen'

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Eamon Butterly also said he was 'aware of the practice' and did not stop it.
Darragh O’Brien told Fianna Fáil ‘wrecked the economy’ as he defends housing record

Darragh O’Brien told Fianna Fáil ‘wrecked the economy’ as he defends housing record

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

The Minister for Housing was taking Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil
Charlie Bird leads nationwide fundraiser for hospice services

Charlie Bird leads nationwide fundraiser for hospice services

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

More than 2,500 people registered to take part in the Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice
DAA denies Ryanair claims that airport charges will increase by 45% in 2024

DAA denies Ryanair claims that airport charges will increase by 45% in 2024

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

It comes after Ryanair announced it would be cancelling 17 routes and moving 19 aircraft to alternative EU airports this winter
TV chef Edward Hayden’s top tips for saving money in the kitchen

TV chef Edward Hayden’s top tips for saving money in the kitchen

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

The Graiguenamanagh native thinks we all need to do better on food waste.
Does your work life need an autumn reboot? Here’s how to do it

Does your work life need an autumn reboot? Here’s how to do it

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Career and business coach Valerie O’Hanlon shares a step-by-step guide
Man arrested over claim of responsibility in shooting of PSNI detective

Man arrested over claim of responsibility in shooting of PSNI detective

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

The 23-year-old was arrested in Derry under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to Musgrave serious crime suite in Belfast for questioning

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