The Government has launched a new strategy aimed at tackling Ireland’s growing obesity problem.The action plan includes a proposal for a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. The “healthy weight for Ireland” policy seeks a targeted reduction in the excess weight of adults and children by promoting healthy eating, exercise and working with the food industry to
Day: 23 September 2016
Safety notices have been issued to all staff to carry out basic checks on oxygen equipment in ambulances following the death of a man in an ambulance fire at Naas General Hospital. HSE National Director with Responsibility for the Ambulance Service Damien McCallion said concerns are centred on the oxygen supply in the ambulance which […]
Hundreds of thousands of commuters in the capital face disruption today, as Dublin Bus drivers stage a fifth day of strike action. The National Bus and Railworkers’ Union has warned that unrest could spread to Bus Éireann and Irish Rail. Dublin Bus, meanwhile, has said the stoppages to date have cost the company over €4m […]