Measures to cut cost of accessing healthcare delayed Measures aimed at reducing the cost of accessing healthcare that were outlined in Budget 2020 have been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Budget 2020 • 21 Sep 20
Delay for special needs assessment too long - Varadkar Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has acknowledged that children are waiting far too long to get an assessment of need and that parents of children with special … Health • 30 Jul 20
Parents worry about children's return to school - study Half of all parents are worried about their children returning to school, according to a survey published by Barnardos. Ireland • 30 Jul 20
Irish author Colum McCann on Booker Prize longlist Irish author Colum McCann has said he is "shocked" to be longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. Ireland • 28 Jul 20
Report: 90% of 10-17 year olds have experienced sunburn Researchers from the Institute of Public Health and NUI Galway are warning of a need to protect Irish children's skin from UV radiation. Health • 17 Jun 20
Tokyo bar cleans up with customer disinfectant spray As bars and restaurants have slowly begun to open up from lockdown in Japan, they face the challenge of reassuring the public that it is … Coronavirus • 22 May 20
Covid-19: What is the Australia-NZ 'travel bubble'? As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, both the Australian and New Zealand governments have agreed to investigate a Trans-Tasman "travel bubble", but what exactly is it? Coronavirus • 06 May 20
Greta Thunberg launches children's rights campaign Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has shifted her focus towards the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak by launching a children's rights campaign. Coronavirus • 01 May 20
Covid-19 restrictions: How and when may they be lifted? Our Covid-19 restrictions, which have been in place since 28 March and extended in mid-April, are expected to be extended again past their current expiry … Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
Ramadan to be observed at home amid restrictions For millions of Muslims around the world, the outbreak of Covid-19 will have a significant impact on the observance of Ramadan. Coronavirus • 23 Apr 20
