Fiona Hearst

Multi-Media Journalist

Around 9% of people in Ireland are 'resistant' to Covid-19 vaccines

Vaccine resistance persists despite pro-jab messaging

Despite constant public service announcements and messages about the benefits of being inoculated there are still people who are vaccine hesitant if not completely vaccine resistant.

Coronavirus • 05 Sep 21

An empty Customhouse Quay during level 4 lockdown in Wellington, New Zealand

Does New Zealand need to rethink its Covid-19 strategy?

New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 pandemic has drawn much attention in recent times. The country has the slowest vaccination rate among developed nations and is experiencing the economic pressure of prolonged isolation. But many believe elimination is still the right strategy.

Coronavirus • 28 Aug 21

Mike Pence has publicly mentioned his Irish roots

What are Mike Pence's Irish roots?

As US Vice-President Mike Pence arrives in Ireland, we take a look at his heritage, his political career and his links to Ireland.

Ireland • 02 Sep 19

The Cross City Line was introduced in December 2017

Row over Luas drivers' lunch bags

Luas drivers have been offered cooler bags to keep their lunches fresh in an effort by operator Transdev to avert a row over breaks.

Luas • 31 Aug 18

The mural of Savita Halappanavar became a focal point for supporters of a Yes vote

Savita messages to be preserved by Dublin City Library

The mural of Savita Halappanavar, which was the focal point for supporters of a Yes vote in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment, has been removed with the messages left by the public set to be digitised and preserved by Dublin City Library and Archives.

Eighth Amendment • 31 May 18

Mike Pence's paternal grandfather emigrated from Co Sligo

Who is US Vice-President elect Mike Pence?

Much focus during the US election and since has been on Donald Trump but who is his vice-presidential pick Republican Mike Pence?

Special Reports • 20 Jan 17

Donald Trump's career has spanned property, beauty pageants and reality TV shows

Donald Trump: From property tycoon to US President

US Republican President-elect Donald J Trump has spent much of his adult life in the public eye starting out in property and getting involved in international beauty pageants and reality TV shows along the way.

Special Reports • 21 Jan 17

The US Electoral College explained

Despite all the talk of democracy, US voters do not technically elect their president. Instead, the results of the general election will, like all presidential contests, merely provide a guide for Electoral College members. They pick the winner.

Special Reports • 08 Nov 16

Mike Pence (L) is Donald Trump's running-mate and Tim Kaine (R) is Hillary Clinton's VP pick

Who are the US vice-presidential candidates?

Much focus during the election is on the two presidential candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties but who are their running-mates vice-presidential hopefuls Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine?

Special Reports • 07 Nov 16

Donald Trump's career has spanned real estate, beauty pageants and reality TV shows

Donald Trump: From real estate mogul to would-be president

US Republican presidential hopeful Donald J Trump has spent much of his adult life in the public eye starting out in real estate and getting involved in international beauty pageants and reality TV shows along the way.

Special Reports • 06 Nov 16