Cian McCormack

Doctors say the GP system is creaking under pressure

Doctors warn of longer wait times if free care extended

Doctor organisations have warned that extending free GP care to children aged six and seven could mean longer waiting times for medical appointments.

Budget 2022 • 13 Oct 21

ISME chief says many in the tourism and hospitality sector favour a new bank holiday

Govt urged to scrap pandemic bonus plan

The Government needs to scrap its plan for frontline pandemic bonus payments and a new bank holiday because it will burden future generations with increased debt, CEO of the Irish Small and Medium Business Association Neil McDonnell has said.

Coronavirus • 04 Oct 21

Online investment fraud has increased by 86% when compared to the same period in 2020

Nearly €8m stolen in online scams so far this year

Nearly €8 million was scammed from people in online investment fraud in the first seven months of this year, according to new garda figures.

Ireland • 29 Sep 21

Darragh O'Brien said the new rental measures are probably the most significant changes in terms of tenancies and rents in at least five years

Rent measures a 'disaster', says landlord association

A property owners' association has dubbed a Government measure to link rent to general inflation as "a disaster for landlords and tenants".

Ireland • 01 Jul 21

There are no nationally dedicated specialised adult in-patient public beds for people with eating disorders (stock image)

Govt 'exporting problem' over eating disorder plan

A junior minister has committed to fully implementing a national clinical programme for eating disorders by 2024.

Ireland • 27 Jun 21

Dunmore East in Waterford saw a 51% increase

Daft: Asking prices for coastal homes up 23%

Listed property prices in coastal hotspots jumped by almost a quarter during the pandemic, a new study has revealed.

Business • 17 Jun 21

Bob Dylan has been dubbed the 'voice of a generation'

Forever Young - Bob Dylan at 80

As Bob Dylan turns 80, his music, words and artistry permeate our world and remain culturally relevant.

Music • 21 May 21

Orla Hegarty said in some cases people are living and working in what amounts to a 'sealed box'

Call for improved ventilation in high-density buildings

A planning expert and adviser to government has called for changes to building standards for high-density and build-to-rent apartments because inadequate ventilation and crowded buildings pose an infection risk during a pandemic.

Ireland • 27 May 21

Liam Cuddihy is undergoing treatment for stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Recruitment to clinical trials drops by almost half

The number of patients taking part in clinical trials vital to cancer research and the development of new treatments almost halved because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 19 May 21

Surface transmission is now seen as low risk

Living with germs and being human again after Covid-19

After a year of social distancing and following public health measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, scientists and psychologists say we should be able to go back to pre-pandemic social norms such as hugging or shaking hands.

Coronavirus • 03 May 21