Maria Flannery

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People board an evacuation train at Kyiv central train station on 28 February, 2022, just days after war breaks out

2022 in pictures

War, climate, and a changing of the guard: The images that shaped 2022

2022 in Review • 27 Dec 22

The cultivation of some currently illicit substances at a "modest, non-profit level" should also be examined and could be regulated, the committee said

Committee recommends decriminalising, regulating drugs

An Oireachtas committee has recommended the decriminalisation and regulation of drugs for personal use, "in line with emerging international best-practice".

Politics • 14 Dec 22

Marie Kusters-McCarthy's home in Nerja, Spain is filled with toys

Hundreds of toys headed to Ukraine on two motorcycles

Hundreds of stuffed toys are about to begin the long journey from southern Spain to Ukraine on the back of a pair of motorcycles, with the aim of giving displaced children there "something to cuddle".

News Lens • 02 Nov 22

The batches being recalled are the Kinder Surprise 20g egg, and the Kinder Surprise 20g three-pack of eggs, with best before dates between 11 July 2022 and 7 October 2022

Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over Salmonella outbreak

Some Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs are being recalled due to a link with an outbreak of Salmonella.

Ireland • 02 Apr 22

Antigen testing - 'snake oil' or solution?

For a while, antigen tests were seen as less useful and less reliable than the more time-consuming - and expensive - PCR test, even being branded as "snake oil" by NPHET's Professor Philip Nolan earlier this year.

Coronavirus • 19 Oct 21

From 22 October, there will be no more limits on the numbers of people at indoor and outdoor events and activities (file)

At a glance: Key dates & the start of the 'new normal'

What changes have been announced by the Government? Here is a quick look at some of the key measures.

Coronavirus • 01 Sep 21

50 guests can attend a wedding reception from today

What Covid-19 restrictions are eased from today?

Among the changes that come into effect are wedding receptions rising from 25 to 50 guests and unlimited numbers of vaccinated people allowed to meet indoors.

Coronavirus • 05 Jul 21

The walk-in test centre at St Joseph's campus in Limerick

Why are Covid-19 case numbers so high in Limerick?

From the middle of May, case numbers began their rapid ascent in Limerick, a trend not experienced in neighbouring counties.

Coronavirus • 04 Jun 21

The forecast is mixed for the rest of the week

Hottest day of the year as 23C recorded in west

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year, according to Met Éireann, as thermometers hit 23C at one weather station in the west.

Weather • 31 May 21

Joe Biden was commenting on America's shrinking power on the global stage

Biden cites Taoiseach's remark on US handling of Covid

US President Joe Biden said the most "devastating" comment made after his election was when Taoiseach Micheál Martin criticised the United States' handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

US • 21 May 21