7 h. ago Ireland's 'super flu' surge sparks fears Christmas could be ruined for thousands of families

Ireland's 'super flu' surge sparks fears Christmas could be ruined for thousands of families  Irish Star

Politics

13 h. ago Fears grow Ireland 'super flu' surge could destroy Christmas for families

Fears grow Ireland 'super flu' surge could destroy Christmas for families  Irish Mirror

Politics

25 h. ago Increased income limits to reduce childcare bills for thousands of working families in 2026

We’re some way off reducing childcare costs to €200 per child per month, but government believes this is the beginning of the process.

Society

32 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

4 d. ago Up to 1,000 hospital beds needed to deal with expected flu surge, doctors warn

Irish Medical Organisation says flu cases will require equivalent of two large hospitals

Events

4 d. ago Equivalent of two large hospitals needed to deal with expected Irish flu surge, doctors warn

Irish Medical Organisation says flu cases will require equivalent of two large hospitals

Events

5 d. ago ‘Challenging’ winter flu season could see surge in hospitalisations around Christmas time

There could be between 750 and 1,500 hospitalisations from Christmas week, HSE says

Science

8 d. ago Flu: Children hit hardest as cases in Northern Ireland surge

Flu: Children hit hardest as cases in Northern Ireland surge  BBC

Events

2 w. ago ‘Aggression in the air’: Rising hostility sparks fear in Ireland’s Bangladeshi community

As gardaí investigate numerous alleged assaults, many of the estimated 25,000 people here with Bangladeshi roots worry as they go about their day-to-day lives

Politics