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The May crash of a Pakistan airliner was the second deadliest incident in 2020

Global air crash deaths rose in 2020 despite pandemic

The number of people killed in large commercial plane crashes rose in 2020 to 299 worldwide, even as the number of crashes fell by more than 50%, a Dutch consulting firm said yesterday.

World • 02 Jan 21

Sheelagh Brady co-owns SAR Consultancy, a security analysis research provider.

The women who make your safety their business

As part of our Boost My Business initiative Fiona Alston meets two businesswomen who make your safety their business.

Boost My Business • 12 Sep 20

TikTok has proven to be particularly popular with under 18s

TikTok announces new safety features for children

TikTok has announced new safety features which will allow parents to control the content their children see on the platform.

Science and Technology • 19 Feb 20

The sheet shows different steps including how to escape, help others, hide and obey police

French govt publishes attack safety instructions

French authorities have published a step-by-step illustrated instruction guide on how to react to an attack like that which took place on 13 November.

News • 04 Dec 15

The HSE says around 20,000 people are being offered private appointments

Hospitals offer private treatment to avoid delays

The HSE's Saolta hospital group is offering almost 6,000 people the option of getting treatment in private hospitals, because of lengthy delays in the public health system.

News • 16 Jul 15

25,700 people died in road accidents across the EU last year

New cars must have emergency call system from 2018

New car models will have to be fitted with devices that will automatically alert rescue services when a car crashes from 2018.

Business • 28 Apr 15

New cars to have automatic alert systems from 2018

New car models will have to be fitted with devices that will automatically alert rescue services when a car crashes from 2018.

News • 28 Apr 15

Simon Coveney said he is confident a cost effective solution can be found to the problem soon

Minister admits Defence ambulance safety issue

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has admitted there is an issue with six ambulances bought by the Defence Forces for a total of almost €900,000.

News • 02 Apr 15

2,783 complaints were received about food safety in 2014

Razor blade in minced meat among food complaints

A razor blade in minced meat is among the items alleged to have been found in food products in 2014, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

News • 09 Feb 15