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# Healthcare

One in four Irish people say their mental health declined during pandemic, survey shows

The RCSI survey found that one in five said their general health declined during this time.

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Aug 25th 2021, 11:49 AM

# Study

Pfizer vaccine's effectiveness against Delta variant 'declines faster' than AstraZeneca

Scientists said that the level of protection offered by both vaccines is still quite high.

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Aug 19th 2021, 8:23 AM

# pandemic

Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year

Younger people are more likely to think concerts should be allowed to take place in 2021.

The majority of people think live music events should go ahead this year, according to a new opinion poll

Three in 10 people disagree, citing concerns about Covid-19

Younger people are more likely to think concerts should take place, Órla Ryan writes

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Aug 15th 2021, 12:05 AM

# spend spend spend

Government spent €30.6 billion on social welfare payments in 2020, up 46% from 2019

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys described the increase as “extraordinary”.

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Aug 9th 2021, 11:08 AM

# Vaccines

US rebuffs WHO call for moratorium on Covid booster vaccines

“We cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it,” the WHO chief said.

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Aug 5th 2021, 7:06 AM

# pandemic

Legal experts call for clarity on relationship between NPHET and government

A report said the public health team became the “de facto decision maker” rather than simply an adviser to government.

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Aug 4th 2021, 7:25 AM

# pandemic

Outbreaks in China and Australia prompt stricter Covid measures

The WHO has urged countries to contain the Delta variant.

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Jul 31st 2021, 6:22 PM

# pandemic

'A very unique year': Big drop in the number of dogs destroyed at Irish pounds in 2020

171 dogs were put to sleep in pounds last year.

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Jul 29th 2021, 12:51 PM

# Back To School

Most parents believe children will require additional supports when back to school - survey

63% were concerned about their children’s emotional development and 51% were concerned about social skills.

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Jul 28th 2021, 11:10 AM

# covid cases

Coronavirus: 1,377 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The number of young people contracting the virus rose sharply this week.

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Jul 17th 2021, 3:53 PM

# concerns

'I'd be shocked if players aren't starting to question how smart it is to stay'

It has been a chaotic week for the Lions in South Africa.

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Jul 9th 2021, 10:20 AM

# Boost

Lions player who was positive for Covid yesterday returns negative result today

The tourists’ MD confirmed that some members of the set-up had opted against vaccination.

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Jul 8th 2021, 4:37 PM

# pandemic

Lions confirm positive Covid-19 case leaving tonight's Sharks game in doubt

Two players and two other members of staff have been identified as close contacts.

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Jul 7th 2021, 1:27 PM

# Off

Boks' clash with Georgia cancelled due to 16 Covid cases across both camps

SA Rugby will plough on towards the Test series despite a third wave of the virus in South Africa.

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Jul 7th 2021, 1:02 PM

# Public Health

Dr Mike Ryan: 'We're underestimating the tsunami of mental health issues emerging'

Dr Ryan also spoke of how inequality has led to poorer outcomes for marginalised groups during the pandemic.

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Jul 7th 2021, 12:32 PM

# pandemic

Covid continues to loom large in South Africa as Lions Tests come into view

The tourists are being tested three times a week and sticking to strict protocols.

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Jul 5th 2021, 10:20 PM

# coronavirus newsletter

Not just a cough and a fever: What we know about Covid-19's symptoms now

We all need to be on the lookout for a myriad of different symptoms.

67.7k

Jul 3rd 2021, 1:00 PM

# Kilmainham

Gavin James and Denise Chaila to headline pilot festival today

Some 3,500 people snapped up tickets for the concert.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 7:50 AM

# pandemic

Ten months added to expiry date on driving licences

The extension will apply to driving licences expiring from 1 July to 31 October 2021.

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Jul 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# pandemic

'Just ignore the bell': Whistleblowers raise concerns about patient care in nursing homes

In some homes Covid-positive and Covid-negative residents were placed in the same areas, Prime Time reported tonight.

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Jul 1st 2021, 10:00 PM

# Mental Health

'Significant jump' in number of applications made by gardaí to involuntarily detain patients

2020 figures show that, for the first time, the highest number of applications to involuntarily detain mental health patients came from gardaí.

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Jul 1st 2021, 6:00 AM

# protocols

Boks boss Nienaber 'can’t see the Lions tour being in jeopardy' due to Covid

The Lions and Springboks are in bubbles that limit their contact with the outside world.

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Jun 29th 2021, 3:47 PM

# CSO

Travel abroad jumped by 23% last month as 85,000 travel from Ireland overseas

The number of departures from April to May increased by a third.

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Jun 29th 2021, 2:20 PM

# pandemic

Lions land into Johannesburg as South Africa tightens Covid restrictions

The third wave of the virus has hit South Africa hard.

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Jun 28th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Aviation

'It will wither on the vine': Concern over future of Waterford Airport as government pulls emergency funding

A further €5m in Government investment has also been placed in doubt.

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Jun 25th 2021, 6:10 AM

# Live Music

Musicians call for clear plan to reopen live entertainment industry

Up to 100 demonstrators took part in a protest in Dublin calling for a commitment from the government to reopen the sector.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 7:22 PM

# What's Another Year?

'Exhausted all possibilities': All Together Now festival cancelled until next year

The music festival in Co Waterford has been rescheduled for July 2022.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 5:19 PM

# Air Travel

Aer Lingus losing €1 million a day because of Covid-19 and travel restrictions, says airline's chief executive

The airline’s CEO and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer appeared before a committee this morning.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 12:14 PM

# Public Opinion

Ireland's Covid measures consistently less restrictive than majority wanted – ESRI

‘Overwhelming majority’ have supported public health measures and would have preferred them to be more restrictive.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 11:29 AM

# CSO

Levels of recorded crime fall sharply during the Covid pandemic - except for fraud

However, the number of fraud incidents increased in the last year by more than 13% compared with the previous year.

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Jun 17th 2021, 4:38 PM

# Mental Health

97% of LGBTI+ youth are struggling with anxiety, stress or depression

Six in 10 people are struggling with suicide ideation and half are struggling with self-harm, according to a new survey.

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Jun 15th 2021, 12:29 PM

# Mental Health

'I was stuck in a room with no privacy': Fears that pandemic will have long-term impacts on disadvantaged young people

A new report from the Irish Youth Foundation has been published today.

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Jun 1st 2021, 6:25 AM

# Patents

Countries urge broader patent waivers beyond Covid-19 vaccines

More than 60 countries support the waiving of patents for medical tools needed to fight the pandemic for three years.

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May 22nd 2021, 5:41 PM

# barring orders

'If I didn't run, he would have killed me stone dead': Domestic abuse survivors say more support is needed

Over the course of the pandemic some people have been trapped with their abusers 24-7, Órla Ryan writes.

Over the course of the pandemic some people have been trapped with their abusers 24-7, Órla Ryan writes

One domestic abuse survivor says people who breach barring orders should be automatically jailed

NGOs are calling for a new ministry dedicated to domestic violence

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May 10th 2021, 12:05 AM

# covid19

WHO approves China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine

This is the sixth vaccine to receive WHO validation for safety, efficacy and quality.

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May 7th 2021, 4:45 PM

# Aislinn and Roisin

'The eating disorder crept in': Kilkenny twins on their experience dealing with anorexia during lockdown

Aislinn and Roisin Duggan (23) are in recovery after several years dealing with their eating disorders.

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May 3rd 2021, 10:30 AM

# long covid

Over-active immune response could be one reason for long Covid, study says

The researchers said the findings may be of value for future studies in this area.

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Apr 28th 2021, 2:07 PM

# Travel

Spain says it is ready to welcome tourists from June

MEPs will today vote on a proposal for Digital Green Certificates.

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Apr 28th 2021, 8:03 AM

# pandemic

India's official Covid-19 death toll passes 200,000

Many experts suspect that the true death toll is higher than this.

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Apr 28th 2021, 7:17 AM

# Alcohol

People in Ireland drink, on average, the equivalent of 40 bottles of vodka a year

Every person in Ireland aged 15 and over drinks, on average, 10.8 litres of pure alcohol each year, according to new figures.

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