Louise Byrne

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People are usually asked to wait for 15 minutes to ensure they do not experience an immediate reaction to a vaccine dose

CMO to consider axing vaccine observation period

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is to examine whether the 15-minute observation period after vaccination is still required.

Prime Time • 15 Dec 21

Mandatory jabs only when 'no other choice' - WHO's Ryan

Dr Mike Ryan of the WHO warned that countries needed to be cautious when considering introducing mandatory vaccination but conceded some "may feel they have no other option".

Prime Time • 24 Nov 21

Several homeowners who paid a Wicklow-based building contractor are unhappy with the work completed

Incompetent builder leaves homeowners paying the bill

Several homeowners who paid a Wicklow-based building contractor to complete extensions and attic conversions are unhappy with the job, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 22 Oct 21

Retailers such as Smyths, Penneys and IKEA have all warned that Christmas supplies could be constrained

Should you be writing your Santa letter in September?

Several retailers have already warned that Christmas supplies could be constrained. Covid-19, Brexit and the small matter of the Ever Given are to blame, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 22 Sep 21

Sam Donnelly has tried everything to attract staff for his barber shops

'Help wanted' – The firms struggling to recruit staff

As Ireland's businesses emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit staff in a highly competitive jobs market, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 15 Sep 21

Stress and despair - trying to buy a home in Ireland

People told Prime Time about their experiences trying to buy a home in Ireland this year. The responses included despair and exasperation about the rising cost of properties in many areas.

Prime Time • 17 Jul 21

Asking prices in Munster have risen by 20% on average

'It's crazy' - why house prices are through the roof

Caught up in what has been described as a "red hot" property market during a pandemic, many buyers feel locked out of buying their own home, Louise Byrne explains.

Prime Time • 15 Jul 21

Pharmacists are prevented from giving spare J&J doses to younger age cohorts

Pharmacies could administer J&J vaccine tomorrow, says IPU

The Irish Pharmacy Union has said pharmacies could begin to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to people under 40 "tomorrow".

Prime Time • 28 Jun 21

Some landlords are charging extra rent for tenants who keep pets

On a tight leash - landlords charging 'pet rent'

Amid a pandemic and a rise in pet ownership, Irish landlords are asking tenants to pay additional charges and higher deposits to keep pets in their homes, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 26 Jun 21

Danish fans celebrating their victory over Russia in Euro 2020

Why is Denmark's reopening so far ahead of Ireland's?

Despite similar Covid-19 case rates, Denmark is much further along its road to reopening than Ireland is, explains Louise Byrne. What explains the difference in approach?

Prime Time • 23 Jun 21