Eithne Dodd

Doubts over Belfast illumination for Safe Abortion Day

Belfast City Hall cannot confirm whether or not a planned illumination of its building today to mark International Safe Abortion Day will go ahead.

Ulster • 28 Sep

Shot of a woman feeling ill and blowing her nose with a tissue at home

Flu vaccine shortage sees clinics at workplaces cancelled

Flu vaccination clinics in companies across Ireland are being cancelled due to a vaccine shortage.

Health • 27 Sep

Call for scoliosis inquiry to focus on harm to children

A solicitor who represents families of children with scoliosis, spina bifida and other issues has warned that if the recommendations of the Government's scoping report on child spinal care is followed "hundreds of families will be excluded".

Health • 27 Sep

Protesters outside Shannon Airport, Co Clare,

'Appalling' - Clare protesters say Trump not welcome

While thousands came out on the streets of Dublin to protest the private visit of US president Donald Trump, there were smaller numbers in Co Clare.

Ireland • 13 Sep

Budget for youth justice rises by €14m in four years

The budget for youth justice measures has increased increased by €14 million in the last four years.

Ireland • 06 Sep

Huntington's disease - stock pic - GETTY

Call for HSE to implement care pathway for Huntington's

The family of a woman who was diagnosed with Huntington's disease more than a decade after she began displaying symptoms has called for the HSE to implement a care pathway for the disease.

Health • 02 Aug

A man uses a hosepipe to clean a carpet in the street

Hosepipe ban helping to restore supplies - Uisce Éireann

The hosepipe ban is already having an impact in restoring Uisce Éireann's drinking water supplies, the water utility has said.

Ireland • 26 Jul

Prediction market firm could face proceedings by watchdog

High Court proceedings have been threatened against a prediction market firm, the head of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has said.

Ireland • 20 Jul

Problem Gambling Man betting on sports with credit card, over shoulder view on hand with smartphone

New Athlone addiction service as gambling issues rise

A new outpatient addiction service unit has been launched in Athlone, Co Westmeath, due to increased demand for treatment from the west of the country, particularly those affected by gambling.

Ireland • 19 Jul

Couriers from Just Eat and Deliveroo food delivery companies seen in Dublin city center

New directive for delivery workers could see prices rise

A new EU directive to be implemented by this December will change how delivery workers are classified and will likely increase prices of takeaways for customers.

Ireland • 22 Jul