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HSE Drugs Group defers decision on drug to treat Friedrich’s ataxia to allow for further research
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (382+ words) The HSE Drugs Group has deferred a decision on the life-changing Skyclarys drug to treat Friedrich’s ataxia so that further research can be conducted. The group met on Tuesday to discuss the drug, and a decision was made to defer…...
US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
15+ hour, 1+ min ago (248+ words) The Trump administration on Monday said it is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the US on commercial flights, according to a White House official. The order, which is being taken under a transportation…...
£10bn wasted amid scramble for covid PPE procurement, UK inquiry finds
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (757+ words) The covid inquiry has criticised ‘vast’ waste in PPE procurement during the pandemic. File picture: Victoria Jones/PA The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10bn (€11.7bn) of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling…...
Poultry sector on alert as Newcastle disease spreads across Europe
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (565+ words) EU legislation requires that flocks infected with Newcastle disease are slaughtered, and feeding stuffs, contaminated equipment and manure destroyed or treated to inactivate the virus. Millions of poultry have been lost across Europe due to a flare-up of Newcastle Disease…...
Six-week hosepipe ban in parts of Ireland
15+ hour, 5+ min ago (300+ words) A hosepipe ban kicks in for parts of the country from Thursday morning The country is edging towards a hosepipe ban, with people already being asked to conserve water where they can as high temperatures are set to continue over…...
'I saw 15 to 18 months, then death': Clare woman marks three years of living with incurable brain cancer
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (765+ words) Trish Blake at Spanish Point, Co Clare. Picture: Eamon Ward A woman living with rare brain cancer marks three years this week since hearing she had 15 to 18 months to live, as she urged other patients to keep moving through life....
Dr. Phil Kieran: My daughter has ingrown hairs and is self-concious about her legs, any advice?
21+ hour, 8+ min ago (595+ words) Dr. Phil Kieran: Skin irritation from shaving can be a really upsetting problem for young people. Dr Phil Kieran is a full-time GP practising in Cork. He previously presented RTE's 'You Should Really See a Doctor' and 'How Long Will…...
Ireland's drug approval system needs major overhaul
21+ hour, 8+ min ago (961+ words) According to a Goodbody report, pharma exports amounted to €139bn in 2025, representing more than half of all goods exports and 41% of gross national income. With figures like this, you would think Ireland is a haven for people who need specific medicines…...
Government 'considering' generational smoking ban in bid to outlaw cigarettes in future
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (609+ words) Plans to introduce a “generational smoking ban” that would completely restrict youths from being able to buy cigarettes could be discussed by Cabinet by the end of the month, the Irish Examiner can reveal. A generational ban was introduced in…...
Uisce Éireann failed to manage excessive aluminium level in Cork village water supply
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (575+ words) EPA sys concentrations of aluminium above recommended safety levels in Glanmire's public water supply on February 3 and March 2. Picture: iStock An audit of the drinking water supply to a major village on the outskirts of Cork City found Uisce Éireann…...