Aisling Kenny

Stephen Donnelly said he has asked for the review in light of the Covid-19 pandemic

Student nurses allowances review to finish this month

A "short and independent review" of student nurses allowances is due to be completed by the end of the month, the Minister for Health has said.

Ireland • 10 Dec 20

Screening services were paused in March due to the virus and resumed again in July

Cervical cancer screenings down over 50% due to Covid

The number of cervical cancer screenings is down by over 50% compared to last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health • 09 Dec 20

Minister of State Josepha Madigan spoke to Aisling Kenny about the lack of women in politics

'It was stressful and a huge responsibility' - Madigan

Minister of State for Special Education Josepha Madigan has said that being involved in the caretaker Government when the Covid19 pandemic first hit was stressful and a huge responsibility.

Politics • 06 Dec 20

Simon Harris announced the survey at an event for the Irish University Association

HEIs to conduct surveys into bullying, harassment

A survey is to be carried out into harassment and bullying in higher education institutions.

Education • 26 Nov 20

CEO Carolan Lennon said Eir is the only call company across the country to offer sick pay and maternity benefits

Low pay at Eir questioned at Oireachtas committee

Eir Chief Executive Carolan Lennon has told an Oireachtas committee that the salary for customer care staff at the communications company is between €21,000 and €23,000 a year plus bonuses.

Ireland • 25 Nov 20

College life in 2021 will be discussed by third-level institutions and the minister

Once-off €250 Covid payment for third-level students

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced a once-off Covid-19 payment scheme for third-level students.

Education • 19 Nov 20

The current cost of the project is estimated to be around €1.7bn after an initial estimate of €650m

'Considerable pressures' on NCH construction budget

The Chief Officer of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board has warned that there are "considerable pressures" on the construction budget for the completion of the National Children's Hospital.

Ireland • 18 Nov 20

Senator Regina Doherty spoke to Aisling Kenny about the lack of women in politics

'I thought no I can't give up yet' - Regina Doherty

Leader of the Seanad and former minister for social protection Regina Doherty says she is looking forward to contesting the next General Election in Dublin Fingal.

Politics • 15 Nov 20

The issue arose as a result of Mr Justice Woulfe's attendance at an Oireachtas Golf Society event in August

Party leaders fail to reach consensus over Woulfe

The Taoiseach has said he was not told that at least three judges had an interest in the position on the Supreme Court that was filled by Seamus Woulfe in July.

Courts • 13 Nov 20

Of IALPA's 1,200 members, approximately half were receiving no income from their employer due to redundancy or lay-off

IALPA calls for mandatory rapid testing at airports

The Irish Airline Pilots Association has called for the urgent introduction of a mandatory rapid antigen testing regime to reopen the aviation sector.

Coronavirus • 12 Nov 20