Helen Donohue

Some employers are facing real problems trying to get workers back to work, the Irish Plant Contractors Association said

Construction group warns PUP an issue in return to work

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment is acting as a huge disincentive for some construction workers in returning to work, the association representing Irish plant contractors has said.

Coronavirus • 05 Jul 21

Grieving family says memorial for people who died from Covid-19 is a wonderful idea

Covid deaths reach 5,000: Families remember loved ones

There have now been a total of 5,000 Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Ireland, according to the Department of Health.

Coronavirus • 02 Jul 21

The annual report shows that 20 procedures were carried out due to a risk to life or health

Over 6,500 pregnancy terminations carried out in 2020

Overall, 6,577 medical procedures were carried out under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act last year, according to figures published by the Department of Health.

Health • 29 Jun 21

Boidu Sayeh and Conor Dufficy are part of the campaign to increase diversity in GAA

Young GAA player not hindered by losing leg in accident

A 12-year-old GAA player who lost his leg in an accident seven years ago has said it does not get in the way of anything he does.

Leinster • 21 Jun 21

Family of woman who died from Covid-19 want memorial

The family of a Dublin woman who died from Covid-19 say they don't want her to be forgotten.

Ireland • 11 Jun 21

GPs can do a simple finger prick test to check for diabetes

People urged to look for signs of diabetes in children

Doctors are urging people to look out for the early signs of Type 1 diabetes in children.

Health • 08 Jun 21

Helen Hall said protest is legitimate in a pandemic, but it is challenging

Policing Authority chief calls for independent data

Policing Authority Chief Executive Helen Hall has said she thinks that getting independent data and evidence that policing is performed consistently across the country remains elusive.

Ireland • 03 Jun 21

Less than 40% of companies surveyed have targeted recruitment aimed at people with disabilities

Call for action over hiring people with disabilities

An organisation for people with disabilities has said action is needed over hiring graduates with disabilities.

Ireland • 02 Jun 21

Ringsend residents hosted their 'Stay Day' event virtually for the community

Ringsend residents mark May Day with virtual 'Stay Day'

A Dublin community has been celebrating the start of May with an online event. Even though they could not hold their annual May Parade, residents in Ringsend hosted their 'Stay Day' event virtually for the community.

Dublin • 03 May 21

People can apply to be extras for the production through Movieextras.ie

Casting call as Disney brings movie magic to Co Wicklow

The production company behind a new Disney movie being filmed in the village of Enniskerry in Co Wicklow is looking for Irish extras to take part.

Ireland • 27 Apr 21