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Wednesday 21 October 2020
We need to radically improve waiting times for treatment rather than focus on buying all the most expensive drugs, writes Dr Anthony O’Connor.
The Minister of State for Health Finian McGrath wants a fund of €80 million to be set up.
A 59-year-old woman says she is begging the government to pay for a cancer drug that could prolong her life.
The chairman of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group has written to Senator John Crown and asked him to send on all information he has in relation to the matter.
However, finding the finance for that fund won’t be easy, the NCCP’s director warns.
The Irish Medicines Board said it was a purely precautionary measure.
Strict new coronavirus measures are coming into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
Some sun, then clouds, spotty showers
Max: 13 °C
Min: 6 °C
Cool with a blend of sun and clouds
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Min: 6 °C
Clouds and sun with a couple of showers
Max: 10 °C
Min: 6 °C
