44 m. ago US forces seize oil tanker off Venezuela coast, escalating pressure from Trump on Maduro

Official says US conducted ‘judicial enforcement action on a stateless vessel’ that was last docked in country

Events

56 m. ago Man airlifted to hospital following collision between truck and car in Westmeath

The collision happened this afternoon on the N4 at Ballinalack.

Transport

1 hour ago Limerick hospital apologises for failings in care that led to baby girl’s death

Opportunity to save the life of Aoibheann Fitzgerald was missed, High Court hears

Events

2 h. ago Man arrested in connection with fatal collision in Drogheda in August is released

The motorcyclist in his 40s sustained critical injuries in the collision with a van and was taken to hospital, where he died two days later.

Events

4 h. ago Number of people hospitalised with flu increases by almost 60% in two weeks

Highest number of cases reported last week were in children aged 0 to 14, who accounted for 1,022 instances

Science

5 h. ago Flu strain H3N2: how prepared is the HSE for a winter surge?

A highly virulent flu strain, slow vaccine uptake and bed shortages among HSE’s problems

Politics

5 h. ago Taoiseach indicates government will discuss potential charges for blister packs with HSE

The Dáil heard that patients who receive their medication in the packs could have to pay up to €50 for them from January.

Politics

7 h. ago Man (20s) arrested in connection with fatal collision in Drogheda in August

The motorcyclist in his 40s sustained critical injuries in the collision with a van and was taken to hospital, where he died two days later.

Events

7 h. ago Baby in critical condition in Dublin hospital following horror crash in Louth

Baby in critical condition in Dublin hospital following horror crash in Louth  Dublin Live

Events

9 h. ago Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said hate and misinformation was being spread through communities by these algorithms.

Politics

10 h. ago Stricter rules for puppy farms is ‘something people want action on’, Dáil hears

The government agreed to shorten the delay to a Bill that would increase regulations on dog breeding.

Politics

15 h. ago TD: New adults had their teens interrupted by Covid. A free 'culture card' could be the remedy

Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere writes that new 18-year-olds should each be given €100 to spend as they choose on arts, culture or sports.

Politics

15 h. ago Donegal GAA at demographic crossroads despite population rise

Donegal is among the counties facing significant demographic pressure, even as its population continues to grow. That’s according to a… The post Donegal GAA at demographic crossroads despite population rise appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

16 h. ago ‘Significant pressures’ on health services expected due to flu, Cabinet told

Almost 2,000 new influenza cases were reported in the week ending November 29th, double the previous week

Events

22 h. ago Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid

The HSE is understood to be seeking to expand the provision of the children’s flu vaccine in schools next year.

Science

29 h. ago Freddie Scappaticci Kenova report: Protecting Stakeknife seemed to ‘outweigh’ protecting life of a victim, report finds

Freddie Scappaticci not named in report due to UK government policy of ‘neither confirm nor deny’

Events

29 h. ago Protecting Stakeknife seemed to ‘outweigh’ protecting life of a victim, Kenova report finds

Freddie Scappaticci not named in report due to UK government policy of ‘neither confirm nor deny’

Events

30 h. ago The 10 key signs of new flu variant circulating 'fast & hard' around Ireland with over 500 people in hospital & 9 dead

The 10 key signs of new flu variant circulating 'fast & hard' around Ireland with over 500 people in hospital & 9 dead  The Irish Sun

Events

30 h. ago British government declines to name Stakeknife despite 'deeply disturbing' behaviour

Operation Kenova published its final report on Tuesday

Politics

31 h. ago Children with additional educational needs will not need assessment to access classes or schools

Minister for Children Norma Foley announces Government will replace existing process with new system

Politics