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Laura Fletcher

New Govt roadmap to 'eliminate' cervical cancer by 2040

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said Ireland is on target to reduce the number of cases of cervical cancer to 4 per 100,000 women by 2040.
Health • 17 Nov 23

'True heroes' honoured by Water Safety for saving lives

Fifty-five people have received awards from Water Safety Ireland in recognition of the roles they played in saving 29 lives in 24 near-drowning incidents.
Ireland • 14 Nov 23

HSE issues heroin warning after more than 20 overdoses

The HSE has warned heroin users to be "extra cautious" following more than 20 overdoses in Dublin in 24 hours.
Health • 09 Nov 23

Number in Direct Provision passes 25,000 for first time

The number of people living in Direct Provision accommodation passed 25,000 for the first time last month.
Ireland • 08 Nov 23

Old friends share memories of helping build Busáras

After more than 70 years, friends Jim Coffey and Tony Holland share their memories of helping build Busáras.
Dublin • 26 Oct 23

Number of homes available under HAP scheme hits new low

The number of homes available to rent under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme limits has fallen to the lowest level on record.
Ireland • 25 Oct 23

Govt urgently examining flood assistance, says Tánaiste

The Tánaiste has said the Government is urgently examining humanitarian schemes to assist home and business owners impacted by this week's floods.
Weather • 21 Oct 23

73 Ukrainian refugees living in tents in Mullingar

73 Ukrainian refugees are still living in tents at Columb Barracks in Westmeath.
Ireland • 20 Oct 23

Laois volunteers say 'no way' to sustain efforts

Volunteers in Stradbally, Co Laois, who supported Ukrainian refugees living in tents over the past six weeks say there is "no way" they can sustain the effort for a further 32 weeks.
Ireland • 25 Oct 23

'There are empty buildings, but they keep us in tents'

One of the 319 asylum seekers who were moved into the site of the former Central Mental Hospital in Co Dublin say that they are kept in tents while the buildings on the campus, which lie empty, could accommodate them.
Ireland • 17 Oct 23
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