GP reveals unexpected symptom of Covid-19 variant spreading in Ireland
COVID-19 cases are starting to rise in Ireland again A GP has revealed the unexpected symptom people are suffering from as the Irish public continues to contract Covid-19. It’s unsurprising to see more people contract colds, flus, and Covid-19 as we enter the colder months of the year. The HPRC has noted a significant rise […]
10 months ago
Housing crisis “holding us back as a country”, says Leo Varadkar
The Taoiseach has pledged to adopt a Covid-style approach in a bid to solve the Irish housing emergency. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed his lament towards Ireland’s housing crisis, stating that it is holding the country back, while pledging to tackle the issue in a manner similar to how his Government approached Covid-19. Acknowledging the […]
3 years ago
‘Highest pressure ever seen’ on Ireland’s health service expected over Christmas
Fresh calls for masks to be made mandatory on public transport have been issued. Health Service Executive [HSE] officials have sounded a stark warning ahead of the imminent Christmas period, indicating that the health system in Ireland may be at breaking point. A designated crisis team has been established to tackle the current surge of […]
3 years ago
Banner calling for Matt Hancock to quit flown over I’m A Celeb camp
The banner was organised by people who lost family members to Covid-19. A huge banner has been flown over the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campsite demanding Matt Hancock is axed from the ITV series. The Tory MP has received widespread backlash for deciding to appear on the iconic show and was […]
3 years ago
Tax-free payment of €100,000 available to families of healthcare workers who died from Covid
All healthcare workers deemed “essential” during the first phases of the pandemic are eligible. The Government has announced plans to give €100,000 to the estate of any healthcare worker who died after contracting Covid in the course of their work. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the Death in Service Ex-Gratia Scheme on Tuesday (13 […]
4 years ago
Ronan Glynn resigns from Deputy Chief Medical Officer role
Another high-ranking member of NPHET departs. Ronan Glynn, one of the leading healthcare figures in Ireland throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has formally resigned from his post as Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Glynn was a regular fixture at daily informational briefings on the virus, eventually stepping into the role of acting Chief Medical Officer when Tony […]
4 years ago