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Men had higher rate of death during Covid-19 - WHO's Dr Mike Ryan

Men have had a a higher death rate from Covid-19 but women suffered more socially and economically, Dr Mike Ryan of the WHO has said. Women and girls have experienced the pandemic in a very different way across the world to men, he said. Mr Ryan, ...

08 Sept 2021 at 20:39

Lifestyle

ASK THE DOC: Cancer survivor's new lease of life

I was a speaker at a conference called ‘Mindscape’ the weekend before last, which looked at the beneficial effects of nature, with the power of blue — the sea, lakes and rivers; and the power of green — grass, woods and forests. Increasingly, ...

21 Jun 2019 at 13:27

Local News

War of Independence Lecture Series in Leitrim

A Decade of Centenaries lecture series delivered by Dr Padraig McGarty is due to take place from 7-10 October in seven locations across Leitrim. The series which is funded by the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the ...

24 Sept 2021 at 15:00

Home

Hospital overcrowding is leading to 'avoidable deaths', says IMO president

The continuing pressures of hospital overcrowding and staff shortages is causing avoidable deaths in Irish hospitals, according to the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) president Dr John Cannon. Speaking on Morning Ireland, he said: "I ...

13 Apr 2023 at 10:50

National News

Gardaí called to protest staged at Dr Tony Holohan's house at weekend

Gardaí were called to an anti-Covid-19 vaccine protest held at Dr Tony Holohan’s home on Sunday, it has emerged. The Irish Times reported that Gardaí attended the scene in Terenure, Dublin 6, when a small group of people demonstrated ...

04 Oct 2021 at 12:30

National News

Under pressure intensive care capacity cannot continue indefinitely, says chief clinical officer

The strain on Ireland's healthcare system is placing pressure on an increased intensive care capacity, the HSE's chief clinical officer has said. Speaking on Morning Ireland on RTE Radio, Dr Colm Henry said the ICU capacity has been ...

03 Nov 2021 at 11:24

Home

Professor Eddie Murphy: Life lessons that Shane Lowry can teach us all

Many stories have been written about Shane Lowry the Irish golfer who recently won the British Open. It was a remarkable achievement whether you are into sports or not there are so many life lessons that Shane Lowry can teach us ...

08 Aug 2019 at 13:57

WHO says pandemic must not drag on and 'lurch between panic and neglect'

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World Health Organisation says pandemic must not drag on and 'lurch between panic and neglect'

Countries need to work together to bring the acute phase of the pandemic to an end according to the head of the World Health Organisation, which he said must not be let drag on. "The Covid-19 pandemic is now entering its third ...

24 Jan 2022 at 13:00

National News

It is 'not safe' for people to meet up in numbers for New Year's Eve - Chief Medical Officer

It is now ‘simply not safe’ for people to meet in large numbers this evening to ring in New Year’s, the Chief Medical Officer has warned. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland earlier today, Dr Tony Holohan said due to the ...

31 Dec 2021 at 11:18

National News

GAA Guide: Munster and Ulster football finals double-header live on TV this weekend

The last of the senior provincial titles are up for grabs this weekend with the Ulster and Munster football finals down for decision. Tipperary's dual champions, Loughmore Castleiney, face off against Kerry kingpins ...

05 Dec 2024 at 16:28

Education

University of Limerick president promises changes for 'unresolved issues'

THE president of University of Limerick has moved to assure the college community that he plans to act immediately on the findings of a HEA report into UL’s controversies. The report, by former Sligo IT president ...

14 Nov 2017 at 06:01

National News

Government’s housing initiatives are failing children, says ombudsman

The Government’s housing initiatives continuously fail children and do not even consider them, the Ombudsman for Children has said. Dr Niall Muldoon told the Oireachtas Committee on Housing that families and ...

24 Jun 2025 at 17:43

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