# pandemic - Saturday 25 June, 2022
# Covid19
# Covid19
Last week there was a more than 50% jump in reported case numbers.
# pandemic - Tuesday 21 June, 2022
# Ombudsman
# Ombudsman
More than 500 complaints in total were made last year – 200 of those related to coverage of the pandemic .
# pandemic - Monday 20 June, 2022
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Widespread mental health issues, particularly among young women are of ‘significant concern’.
# pandemic - Friday 27 May, 2022
# Health In Ireland
The Irish healthcare system is frequently hit with criticism and suggestions for how it can be improved. Progress on the overhaul of the system is continuing but has been slow. We asked workers and those familiar with the sector what one change they would like to see put into place.
# pandemic - Monday 23 May, 2022
# Davos
# Davos
A new billionaire was created every 30 hours during the pandemic , according to Oxfam.
# pandemic - Sunday 22 May, 2022
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
Earlier this month, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control classified two sub-lineages of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as variants of concern.
# pandemic - Friday 20 May, 2022
# Periods
# Periods
Over 70% of respondents in a survey conducted by the union had taken time off work because of their periods.
# pandemic - Tuesday 17 May, 2022
# Child Welfare
# Child Welfare
Over half of the complaints in 2021 related to education.
# Healthcare
# Healthcare
With Ireland now in a different phase of the Covid-19 pandemic , will lessons be learned from the crisis gone by?
# pandemic - Thursday 5 May, 2022
# Excess Mortality
# Excess Mortality
The figure includes deaths directly associated with Covid as well as those due to the pandemic ’s impact on the health system and society.
# pandemic - Tuesday 3 May, 2022
# Pandemic
# Pandemic
Obesity rates in the region have ballooned by 138% in the past five decades.
# pandemic - Wednesday 27 April, 2022
The Prison Officers’ Association are holding their annual conference in Sligo.
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
The case was brought by two women whose fathers died from Covid-19.
# pandemic - Saturday 2 April, 2022
# Your Say
# Your Say
They’re no longer mandatory, but they can still offer protection against catching or spreading Covid-19.
# pandemic - Wednesday 30 March, 2022
# Dr Tedros
# Dr Tedros
Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead on Covid-19, said the virus still has “a lot of energy left”.
# pandemic - Tuesday 29 March, 2022
# Covid-19
Around 14 people will sit on the new group, due to be announced this week, Christina Finn writes. Government reportedly believes some 'fresh' thinking is required on group. It is understood that Health Minister wants to ensure scientists are well represented and that there is a better gender balance.
# pandemic - Sunday 20 March, 2022
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
There are currently around 1,100 people in hospital with Covid, with some 50 people in ICU.
# pandemic - Tuesday 15 February, 2022
# Nphet
The mask requirement on public transport, shops and in schools is expected to be lifted soon The move will be one of the biggest changes in the pandemic, writes Christina Finn Members of NPHET met with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on Monday night
# pandemic - Thursday 3 February, 2022
# Covid Flying
# Covid Flying
The carrier received a refund satisfaction score of just 47% in a survey by consumer group Which?
# pandemic - Friday 21 January, 2022
# Remembrance
# Remembrance
A national commemoration event will take place on Sunday 20 March.
# Public Worship
# Public Worship
The costs are estimated to be a six-figure sum.
# pandemic - Wednesday 19 January, 2022
# Pandemic
# Pandemic
In addition, from 2023 there will be a new annual public holiday at the start of February.
# pandemic - Sunday 26 December, 2021
# Pandemic
# Pandemic
Micheál Martin says he is hopeful for 2022.
# pandemic - Thursday 16 December, 2021
# Saga
From The42
# Saga
The Irish province had a matchday 23 cleared by the Irish authorities to travel.
# Cancelled
From The42
# Cancelled
The French government is toughening rules on travel from the UK from midnight on Friday.
# Protocols
From The42
# Protocols
A decision on the Covid-threatened clash with Montpellier will be made today.
# pandemic - Sunday 12 December, 2021
# Disruption
From The42
# Disruption
The English club have had a late setback before their clash in Coventry.
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
Prof Hilary Humphreys says too many of our hospitals in Ireland are cluttered and cramped which does not help containment of viruses.
# pandemic - Wednesday 8 December, 2021
# Pandemic
From The42
# Pandemic
Some of the players and staff who arrived back from South Africa have since tested positive.
# pandemic - Tuesday 30 November, 2021
# Pandemic
From The42
# Pandemic
10 of their players and staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
# pandemic - Monday 29 November, 2021
# Green Light
From The42
# Green Light
Two members of the touring party will have to remain in Cape Town.
# Covid-19 Accord
# Covid-19 Accord
A virtual meeting of the UN’s health agency is seeking to devise a global action plan for tackling future pandemic s.
# pandemic - Sunday 28 November, 2021
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been deemed a ‘concern’ by the World Health Organisation.
# pandemic - Thursday 25 November, 2021
# Germany
# Germany
The country’s health minister has said rising cases mean everyone who is not vaccinated will have caught the virus by the end of winter.
# Capacity
Staff in intensive care units say they're at breaking point as a fourth Covid surge hits, Órla Ryan reports "ICU nurses and doctors are absolutely exhausted and we haven't even hit the winter peak," one nurse said Most ICU beds are full and the HSE is making efforts to increase surge capacity
# pandemic - Friday 19 November, 2021
# Boosters
# Boosters
The booster decision comes as cases are rapidly rising nationally in the US
# pandemic - Wednesday 17 November, 2021
# Your Story
# Your Story
We want to hear your stories about how the restrictions since March 2020 have impacted your work life.
# pandemic - Tuesday 16 November, 2021
# Your Story
# Your Story
Have the rising numbers changed how many social contacts you have, or are things unchanged? You tell us.
# pandemic - Wednesday 10 November, 2021
# Pandemic Policing
# Pandemic Policing
The garda Covid-19 Co-ordination Unit told gardaí the measure will take effect on 22 November.
# pandemic - Friday 5 November, 2021
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
Germany reported its biggest daily increase in cases since the start of the pandemic yesterday.