Eithne Dodd

New guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraints of children will come into effect in September

Concerns at reporting process for restraints in schools

There are real concerns about the reporting of the use of restraints in schools, ahead of new guidelines coming into force in September, the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection has said.

Education • 20 Jan

A case of H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in a buzzard in Co Galway (File image)

Third bird flu case detected in Ireland since December

A third case of avian influenza has been detected in Ireland since the Minister for Agriculture introduced new strict biosecurity regulations for poultry on 6 December 2024.

Ireland • 20 Jan

The strain of the virus has not been dominant since the 2018/19 season

Just 30% of healthcare workers vaccinated against flu

Flu vaccination take-up among healthcare workers is just 30% this winter, according to figures from the Health Service Executive.

Health • 16 Jan

A case of H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in a buzzard in Co Galway (stock image)

New measures to reduce risk of bird flu announced

New enhanced measures to improve biosecurity and reduce the risk of the spread of bird flu to Irish poultry have been announced by the Department of Agriculture.

Ireland • 05 Dec 24

Outgoing TDs speak about bidding farewell to Dáil Éireann

Of the 160 TDs in the 33rd Dáil, 36 are not seeking re-election on 29 November. Morning Ireland spoke with several TDs who are retiring from political life, asking them to reflect on what has changed in their time in the Oireachtas.

Politics • 28 Nov 24

The document was created in liaison with homelessness charity Focus Ireland and informed by teachers with homeless children in their classrooms

Teachers to be guided on pupils impacted by homelessness

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) has launched a guidance document for primary school teachers who have pupils impacted by homelessness.

Education • 22 Nov 24

People will go to the polls on 29 November

Late deciders could hold the key in General Election

In the middle of an election campaign, it can be hard to see what statement or policy makes an undecided voter start to think about where they'll put their 'No 1' mark.

Election 24 • 20 Nov 24

Róisín and Ross Costello, with 16-month old son Oisín all underwent genetic testing

Families in need of genetic test access facing challenges

Families requiring access to genetic testing and clinical genetic expertise are facing significant challenges due to long waiting times and lack of access, a new report has found.

Health • 15 Nov 24

Families in need of genetic test access facing challenges

Families requiring access to genetic testing and clinical genetic expertise are facing significant challenges due to long waiting times and lack of access to correct expertise, a new report has found.

Health • 15 Nov 24

Speaking in Baku, at the COP29 climate conference, Eamon Ryan said the two planned interconnectors were 'really good news for Ireland'

Ryan welcomes electricity interconnector cable project

The decision by UK energy regulator Ofgem to approve two new electricity interconnectors between Britain and the island of Ireland has been welcomed by outgoing Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan.

Environment • 14 Nov 24