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Sunday 27 September 2020
The Defence Forces confirmed that an investigation has been launched.
Sinn Féín’s defence spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh told TheJournal.ie that he will be raising this issue with the Taoiseach as a matter of urgency.
Chronic fatigue, depression and anxiety are just some of the conditions the whistleblower has been living with for over a decade.
The average age of the dead is 50.
At least six people are taking action against the State for alleged exposure to chemicals whilst in the Air Corps.
The men are two of six alleging that exposure to chemicals has made them seriously ill.
The plane made the stop due to technical issues.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The President’ plane touched down in Baldonnel shortly after 6pm this evening.
A recent incident involving pigeons which forced an Aer Lingus plane to abandon its flight to London has highlighted the measures Dublin Airport takes to keep the skies around the runway bird-free.
The Leitrim teenager was flown to London in the government Lear jet on Wednesday night after a donor organ became available.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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