Helen Donohue

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Tom Brabazon, says people need to be mindful about how they dispose of used latex gloves and masks as they could contain the virus

Public urged to dispose of protective clothing safely

Dublin City Council has appealed to everyone not to drop used latex gloves and masks on the ground and to dispose of them safely.

Coronavirus • 09 Apr 20

The Data Protection Commission raised concerns about the feature ahead of last month's election here

Facebook election reminder suspended over data concerns

Facebook has suspended the use of the 'Election Day Reminder' feature for all EU elections until concerns raised by the Data Protection Commission, here have been addressed.

News • 27 Feb 20

Empowering People In Care (EPIC) works with people in the care system

Call to extend after-care support for young people

EPIC, the organisation which works with people in care, has called for the next government to extend the support for young people in the system to 26 years of age.

Ireland • 21 Feb 20

Tusla can never be complacent about the content and privacy of what it holds

Tusla apologises over data compliance issues

Child and family service Tusla has apologised to people at the centre of cases highlighted by the Data Protection Commissioner yesterday for the impact it had on them.

Ireland • 21 Feb 20

Over the past decade an average three months per year has been added to life expectancy

2.5 year growth in life expectancy since 2007 - report

Life expectancy in Ireland has increased by almost two and a half years since 2007, according to this year's Health in Ireland report published by the Department of Health.

Health • 27 Dec 19

AA Ireland said commuter traffic on main routes around the country will peak today and into the weekend

Commuter routes busy as Christmas exodus begins

AA Ireland is urging motorists to be extra cautious as the Christmas exodus begins, with many people expected to take a half day and get on the road home.

Ireland • 20 Dec 19

Padraic Smith and Co says it will continue to explore every possible avenue for all crèches and childcare providers

No alternative insurer secured for childcare providers

A broker searching for a new insurer for 1,300 childcare facilities clients has told them he has not been able to secure any cover.

Ireland • 17 Dec 19

Over 1,000 providers are directly affected by the increase, which comes into effect from January

Some childcare facilities may shut over insurance costs

Childcare facilities say they may be forced to increase fees for thousands of parents in the New Year, while some providers say they may be forced to close because of big hikes in insurance renewal quotes.

Ireland • 17 Dec 19

LÉ Ailsing was decommissioned as a warship and put up for sale in 2017

Former Irish naval vessel sold to forces in Libyan war

A report for the UN Security Council has said the former Irish naval vessel, the LÉ Aisling, was sold to one of the forces in the Libyan civil war in breach of a UN arms embargo.

Ireland • 12 Dec 19

Marcin Filak and his wife Ola with Marty Whelan at the Carer of the Year ceremony

'Inspirational' Carer of the Year named at ceremony

A man who cares for his wife who suffers from locked in syndrome and also looks after their two children - one of whom has autism - has been named Netwatch National Carer of the Year.

Ireland • 25 Nov 19