# pandemic

All time

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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Apr 15th 2021, 6:00 AM

# pandemic

India overtakes Brazil as world's second worst-hit country by Covid-19

India reported a new daily record of more than 168,000 cases.

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Apr 12th 2021, 9:58 AM

# sex work

'Sex workers are seen as either criminal or victim, but we're just people trying to survive'

Kate McGrew on how the Covid-19 pandemic, legislation and stigma are making life more difficult for sex workers in Ireland.

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Apr 10th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Mental Health

Pandemic is driving 'unprecedented demand' for suicide prevention and mental health services

Ella Arensman has been appointed Ireland’s first Professor of Public Mental Health.

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Apr 6th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Coronavirus

India tightens restrictions as Covid-19 cases hit new daily record of over 100,000

Maharashtra, the worst-hit state, recorded nearly 60,000 cases in the last 24 hours.

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Apr 5th 2021, 3:35 PM

# Shebeen

Black market Guinness and garda raids: Hundreds of illegal shebeens believed to be serving punters every day

Gardaí have raided dozens of the illegal pubs.

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Apr 5th 2021, 9:30 AM

# Lockdown

Sharp decline in recorded crime rates in 2020 amid pandemic

The biggest drop was in burglary and related offences, falling by over a third in 2020 compared to the previous year.

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Mar 29th 2021, 2:02 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland accept surplus UK vaccines?

Or should we stick to what we are already due to receive?

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Mar 28th 2021, 11:08 AM

# Care homes

A year of lockdown in nursing homes: 'Staff and residents are now closer than ever'

We speak to two staff members tasked with keeping care home residents engaged during the pandemic.

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Mar 28th 2021, 9:30 AM

# Mental Health

Plans underway for Ireland's first mother and baby mental health unit, amid Covid-19 delays

New and expectant mothers with severe mental health issues are currently admitted to a general psychiatric ward.

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Mar 26th 2021, 12:10 AM

# Visiting

'Huge step in the right direction': Nursing home residents allowed two visits per week from today

New guidance on nursing home visits has taken effect.

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Mar 22nd 2021, 12:33 PM

# bidding wars

Some houses selling for €120,000 above asking price as virtual viewings become the norm during pandemic

Home-buyers have raised concerns about the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on house prices.

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Mar 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# tanzania

First female president of Tanzania sworn in after death of Magufuli from mystery illness

Questions remain over the true cause of the late president’s death, after multiple rumours he had Covid-19 or had sought treatment abroad.

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Mar 19th 2021, 8:29 AM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 646 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The latest figures were confirmed by NPHET this evening.

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Mar 12th 2021, 5:44 PM

# Key Points

'We can't afford to deteriorate': The key points you need to know from tonight's NPHET briefing

A round-up of NPHET’s press briefing at the Department of Health this evening.

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Mar 11th 2021, 8:44 PM

# payment

US Congress approves Covid-19 relief package, giving green light to stimulus checks of up to $1,400

The $1.9 trillion plan was approved today in the US.

8.5k

Mar 10th 2021, 8:10 PM

# Domestic Violence

Two years on: Ireland is 'failing to act in spirit' of agreement to help women escaping domestic violence

The pandemic has led to a surge in domestic violence – but Ireland has less than one third of the number of refuge spaces that it should have.

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Mar 8th 2021, 12:05 AM

# covid19

Family carers 'devastated' after being left out of changes to vaccine priority list

Yesterday the government announced people with underlying conditions that put them at high risk have been moved up the priority list.

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Feb 24th 2021, 2:21 PM

# Frontline

Frontline healthcare workers should get pandemic compensation, INMO tells Oireachtas committee

An Oireachtas committee heard from healthcare representative organisations this morning.

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Feb 9th 2021, 11:16 AM

# pandemic

Tourism firms can apply for grants of up to €200,000 under new scheme

Applications for the TBCS will open on 11 February.

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Feb 1st 2021, 10:55 AM

# Interview

The challenges of being an Irish footballer and a teacher during the pandemic

Ireland international Nicola Sinnott balances elite sport with teaching in Enniscorthy.

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Jan 31st 2021, 12:00 PM

# Bereavement

'We were unable to visit her or to say goodbye': The people behind the Covid death toll

As Ireland’s Covid-19 death toll surpasses 3,000, we speak to some of the families behind the figures.

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Jan 30th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Waiting Lists

Eye-care waiting lists continue to increase, with 23,700 waiting over a year

Optometrists have offered to help the Government with the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

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Jan 25th 2021, 1:22 PM

# pandemic

Biden team says US will not lift travel bans, despite Trump statement

Trump said he would lift the travel ban on parts of Europe and Brazil.

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Jan 19th 2021, 7:31 AM

# warning

Premier League footballers branded 'brainless' for breaching Covid-19 protocols to celebrate goals

Players who continue to hug and kiss after scoring have been reminded about unnecessary contact.

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Jan 14th 2021, 12:26 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: A GP, nurse, ICU consultant and contact tracer on what it's like working during the third wave

They speak to us about the challenges of this current phase of the pandemic.

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Jan 14th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Coronavirus

1,700 Covid-19 patients in hospital and ICU figures surpass April peak

There are now 158 people with Covid-19 in intensive care.

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Jan 12th 2021, 2:10 PM

# PUP

Pandemic Unemployment Payment rates to remain in place until 31 March

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme rates will also remain in place.

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Jan 6th 2021, 5:47 PM

# Hospitalisation

What's the total ICU bed capacity for the latest Covid-19 surge?

The HSE has said it would, of course, continue to care for patients beyond capacity but the level of care would not be the same.

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Jan 6th 2021, 6:05 AM

# covid19

Coronavirus: Six deaths and 6,110 new cases confirmed in Ireland

New figures were revealed by health officials this evening.

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Jan 4th 2021, 7:23 PM

# Going going...

Lions to provide update on South Africa tour prospects in coming weeks

The statement comes after reports that the tour was ‘on the brink’.

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Jan 2nd 2021, 3:36 PM

# Coronavirus

Ireland's Covid-19 situation 'deteriorating at more rapid pace' than any other European country

The HSE has said we are heading into “a very volatile” period.

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Dec 23rd 2020, 4:01 PM

# Hope

Paul Reid: 'I'm certain we'll get back to hugging friends and not wearing masks'

In an interview with TheJournal.ie, the HSE’s CEO said the pandemic highlighted a number of health policy shifts that are needed.

22.8k

Dec 19th 2020, 10:30 AM

# Revenue

'Final nail in the coffin for businesses': Revenue claw back of wage subsidy funding raised with Taoiseach

Those that fell short of their 25% loss estimation are being asked by Revenue to repay the wage subsidy.

34.9k

Dec 17th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Explanation

Dortmund star in Qatar rehab despite pandemic

Erling Braut Haaland is out until January with a torn hip muscle.

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Dec 10th 2020, 9:10 PM

# Threshold

Housing charity dealt with over 100 illegal or threatened evictions during pandemic ban

A ban on eviction notices and rent increases was put in place temporarily earlier this year.

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Dec 10th 2020, 9:21 AM

# United Nations

Record 80 million people now displaced in 'bleak milestone', UN says

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi said this will “continue to grow unless world leaders stop wars”.

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Dec 9th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Operation Faoiseamh

More than 100 prosecutions related to domestic abuse over past six weeks

Operation Faoiseamh was launched by gardaí on 1 April this year.

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Dec 9th 2020, 7:42 AM

# Covid-19

Climate change means future pandemics are more likely

A deadly mix of extreme heat, air pollution and intense farming are combining to produce the “worst outlook for public health our generation has seen”, according to a new study.

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Dec 3rd 2020, 7:49 AM

# pandemic

Ryanair suffers 82% drop in passenger numbers in November

The airline carried just two million passengers last month.

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Dec 2nd 2020, 11:48 AM