Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

The probe relates to one specific Children's Health Ireland facility at Tallaght University Hospital

CHI investigated over data breach at Tallaght hospital

The Data Protection Commission has launched an inquiry into Children's Health Ireland over the physical safety and security of children's personal health records at the CHI facility on the Tallaght University Hospital campus.

Health • 14 Aug 25

Warning that tourism in Ireland at 'tipping point'

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation is calling for the lifting of the Dublin Airport passenger cap, increased Government spending, as well as the restoration of the 9% hospitality VAT rate in order to boost tourism in the country, which it said is at a "tipping point".

Business • 13 Aug 25

A sheepdog looks up as it is rubbed by its owner in a field

Teamwork and precision key for Sheep Dog Trials

Teamwork, precision and a keen eye for stray sheep was the aim of the game this week in Lisbrock, Brideswell, Co Roscommon for the 2025 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials.

Regional • 10 Aug 25

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Production resumes at Ballymaguire Foods after outbreak

Production is resuming today at Ballymaguire Foods following a suspension last month after the detection of the harmful bacteria listeria at one of its facilities.

Business • 08 Aug 25

Consumers have seen a 27% rise in grocery prices since 2021, according to the CCPC

Watch: What's going on with food prices?

An investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) into the grocery retailer sector found there is no evidence indicating any issues regarding competition among retailers in terms of food prices.

Ireland • 08 Aug 25

a shopping trolley with oranges, bananas and a bag of bread in a supermarket

No competition issues among food retailers, CCPC finds

An investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) into the grocery retailer sector has found there is no evidence indicating any issues regarding competition among retailers in terms of food prices.

Business • 07 Aug 25

A horse is seen moving around an arena with a man watching on

Thousands expected to attend 150th Dublin Horse Show

The Dublin Horse Show is under way at the RDS in Ballsbridge, with around 110,000 visitors expected to attend the event over the next five days.

Dublin • 06 Aug 25

Explained: Is the EU-US trade deal good for Ireland?

Yesterday the EU and US reached agreement on a framework deal that ends months of uncertainty and avoids a full-blown trade war between the two blocs, but is this deal a good one for Ireland?

Ireland • 28 Jul 25

Ex-FSAI chief to oversee Ballymaguire listeria response

Ballymaguire Foods, which makes more than 200 products subject to a food safety recall due to fears over the harmful bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, has appointed a former head of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland to lead its response to the situation.

Health • 24 Jul 25

The Irish Farmer's Association (IFA) has launched its 2025 Farmer Health Check Programme at Ballymahon Livestock Mart in Longford.

Programme launched to address health among farmers

The Irish Farmer's Association has launched its 2025 Farmer Health Check Programme at Ballymahon Livestock Mart in Co Longford.

Ireland • 24 Jul 25