Carole Coleman

Older Irish homes can still replace oil or gas boilers with new ones, while new-build homes cannot

Call to phase out oil and gas boilers before 2030

The environmental NGO Friends of the Earth has called on the Government to set a date this side of 2030 for phasing out oil and gas boilers from all Irish homes.

Ireland • 06 Oct 23

Lizzy Ryan was pregnant with her son Louis when she developed sepsis

Call for mandatory sepsis protocols in all hospitals

Families of loved ones who died from sepsis have called on the Government to double down on efforts to increase awareness of the illness.

Health • 12 Sep 23

Blue-green algae is very toxic to pets (file image)

Algae warning on stagnant water as four dogs die

Dog owners are urged to be vigilant around stagnant waters following the death of four dogs in Northern Ireland.

Pets • 02 Jun 23

Ireland has the highest incidence of hereditary haemochromatosis, sometimes called "the Celtic curse"

Call for national strategy to treat the 'Celtic curse'

The Irish Haemochromatosis Association has called for a national strategy to diagnose and treat the blood condition haemochromatosis.

Health • 01 Jun 23

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says some parts of the country are already struggling to get vet cover

Fears over sparse number of vets to treat farm animals

Farmers are concerned that they will soon be unable to get vets to treat farm animals in some rural areas.

Ireland • 04 May 23

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland said the Irish education system is out of step with much of Europe in not offering extra time to students with dyslexia in state exams as a reasonable accommodation

Call for increase in exam time for dyslexic students

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) has called for students with dyslexia to be allowed up to 25% extra time to complete Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert examination papers.

Education • 24 Apr 23

Anne Rabbitte spoke about the relentless nature of abuse and insults she faces as a female TD

TD limiting public appearances after excrement incident

Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte has said she is afraid to make public appearances since an incident in early January when a bag of excrement was flung at her.

Politics • 19 Feb 23

The INMO said the figures cover HSE hospitals and do not include assaults on staff in other Section 38 facilities

INMO says 10 assaults a day on nurses and midwives

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says ten assaults a day are taking place on HSE nurses and midwives in the course of their work.

Ireland • 05 Feb 23

The wait for an NCT is currently longer than the 12 day waiting agreed with the service provider

NCT delays 'disappointing', says minister

The Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Environment has said it is "disappointing" and unacceptable to see people facing delays for NCT tests.

Ireland • 08 Jan 23

St Kevin's Way runs from either Hollywood or Valleymount in Co Wicklow to the Wicklow Gap

Irish pilgrim journeys on rise - expert

Those looking for a new challenge for 2023 might consider walking one of Ireland's ancient pilgrim paths.

Regional • 03 Jan 23