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Sam McConkey suggests that by "going hell for leather" in terms of restrictions for the next two weeks would eradicate community transmission

McConkey calls for more restrictions to deal with virus

Increasing Covid-19 restrictions for the next week or two would bring down transmissions, and might shorten the time that our economy has to stop, Professor Sam McConkey, has said.

Coronavirus • 07 Apr 20

An impression of what the RCSI's €90m expansion will look like when complete

EIB gives €40m loan to RCSI for campus investment

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has secured a second loan with the European Investment Bank.

Business • 11 Oct 19

Orthopaedics in Ireland has changed beyond recognition

New book on development of orthopaedics launched

A new book on the development of orthopaedics in Ireland is being launched in Dublin today at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Dublin • 07 Jul 18

The new blood test analyses the changes in concentration of a small molecule called microRNA

RCSI develops new blood test to detect Alzheimer's

Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland say they have developed a new blood test for early stage Alzheimer's disease.

Health • 07 Mar 18

The RCSI says that its new building is the largest and most modern facility of its kind in Europe

RCSI opens new €80m high-tech building in Dublin

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has opened its new high-tech €80 million building in Dublin, which will be used for educating and training medical professionals.

Health • 18 Oct 17

The study looked at the level of a factor called IRAK1 in the umbilical cord blood of newborns

Stronger immunity in newborn girls due to genes - study

Genetic differences between the sexes mean newborn baby girls are less likely to fall ill with acute infections than newborn boys, a new study by researchers here has found.

Science • 25 May 17

The European Investment Bank has lent €15 billion to Ireland since 1973

European Investment Bank opens Dublin office

The European Investment Bank, the world's biggest international public bank, is opening a permanent office in Dublin today.

Business • 09 Dec 16

The research could lead to the development of a method for diagnosing problems with bone strength

TCD & RCSI scientists develop new bone scan method

A new bone-scanning technique that generates ultra-high resolution 3D images without the need for potentially harmful x-rays has been developed by scientists in Ireland.

Science • 08 Sep 16

The report says community rehabilitation could see hospital stays reduced by up 24,000 days

Stroke patients could benefit from community rehab

Stroke survivors could benefit from better rehabilitation in the community rather than longer stays in hospital, according to a new report.

News • 15 Sep 14

Obstetricians, trainees and midwives will get the new guidelines today

New guidelines on at-risk babies in the womb

Doctors are to be issued with new guidelines today to help prevent serious risks to babies experiencing slow growth in the womb.

News • 06 Mar 14

People with a certain combination of genes have an increased risk of developing COPD

Research finds link between genes and lung disease

A collaboration between Irish and US researchers has found that one in 25 people in Ireland have an increased risk of developing a lung disease, due to a number of inherited genes and exposure to cigarette smoke.

News • 10 Feb 14

A national audit of post-surgery mortality is to be established from 2014, says RCSI

Irish patients face higher surgery risk - study

The Royal College of Surgeons has said it is very alarmed and concerned at the findings of a Lancet study, which suggested Irish patients have a higher risk of death after surgery.

News • 20 May 13