Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD have confirmed arrangements for a new system of antigen testing of asymptomatic close contacts in primary schools put in place by the HSE. The Department of Education and the HSE, working in collaboration with the Department of Health, have developed a programme […]
Limerick-based medical device manufacturer Filtertek, an ITW Medical company, has announced plans to invest almost €2m in an innovative NPD programme. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 250 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified
Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, has launched an updated mental health support leaflet for children and young people. This leaflet will raise awareness, signpost and provide details of several HSE funded national organisations that provide various mental health supports and services to children, young people and their families […]
As part of the Ennis Age Friendly Town initiative, 14 businesses were acknowledged as Age Friendly at an event in the Woodstock Hotel in Ennis. This initiative is part of the national Business Recognition Programme by Age Friendly Ireland who recognise that older people account for up to 50 per cent of consumer spending. All […]
Legato Health Technologies (Legato) announced the doubling of its Irish workforce to 120 by mid-2022 as it officially opened its R&D Hub in the National Technology Park, Limerick. The announcement follows the initial 60 jobs committed to in September by Legato Health Technologies, which is committed to transforming healthcare through operational excellence, innovation
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has launched its second online Pulse Survey called ‘Our Lives Online’. It explores how we have used technology to manage our work, education and social lives during the pandemic. It will ask people their opinions on remote working and how much of their life is now spent online. Uniquely in […]
On October 19th Government announced Ireland’s plan for the next phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A full Return to Sport Guidance Note can be found here: It is envisioned that these measures will remain in place until approximately February 2022. Sporting Organisations should continue to implement strong protocols with regard to training, […]
Researchers at Dublin City University (DCU) and Chalmers University of Technology (CUT), Sweden, have discovered a new method to prepare DNA damaging drug molecules. The long-term goal of the work aims to provide effective new personalised cancer treatment with lower side effects. The method is called ‘Click and Cut’ and involves the attachment of metal ion […]
The Children First Awareness Week aims to rise awareness of Children First and remind organisations working with children and young people of their responsabilities. This is the first National Children First Awareness Week, which will run from the 1st to 7th November. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of Children First and […]
Akara – a Trinity spinout formed in 2019 and now based at The Digital Hub in Dublin’s Liberties – has been awarded significant funding by the European Innovation Council (EIC), which will aid the creation of a robot production facility in Dublin and expand the commercial operations of the business. The recommended funding, awarded through […]
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD has announced additional new development funding of €20 million for cancer services in Budget 2022. The continued development of cancer services in Ireland is guided by the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026. Implementation of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 is a Programme for Government commitment and is part of the […]
The Government have launched a public conversation on the Well-being Framework for Ireland. This follows publication of the first report on Ireland’s Well-being Framework in July, which proposed a vision and conceptual framework for Ireland. The Framework provides an overarching structure for considering quality of life and societal progress, in addition to macroeconomic
Halloween can be a lot of fun especially for our children and young people and while we want everyone to have an enjoyable time, it is the time of year when we ask the community to remember that bonfires can cause serious damage and injuries both to our environment and to our health. There has […]
Cork County Council is one of nine local authorities in Ireland to participate in a new initiative aimed to support older people to remain living in their own homes and communities. The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme is a two-year project funded by Sláintecare and Age Friendly Ireland. It aims to reach up to 4,500 […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced the extension of Vaccination Week and rapid antigen testing pilots. Pop-up vaccination centres were established across 15 higher education sites two weeks ago. Over 3,000 students received a vaccine with 53% of them receiving their first dose. Speaking today, Minister
Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, has announced another record year with further increases in both the mental health and older persons funding in Budget 2022. A total of €1.149 billion has been allocated to mental health budget for 2022. This is an additional €47 million for next year and comprises […]
You meant to just eat one sweet from the family-size bag. But in the blink of an eye, half of it is gone. The truth is, most people have been there. Halloween sweets are delicious, and a holiday is a great reason to indulge in something sweet. Halloween sweets might bring up nostalgic memories of […]
This guide provides a high-level overview of Budget 2022. It aims to explain how money will be raised and spent in 2022. We hope this will allow you to take part in informed debate about the choices made by the government. Health Free GP care for children aged 6 and 7. Threshold for the Drug […]
VistaMed, a Freudenberg Medical company and leading CDMO for complex extrusions, finished catheters, and medical devices for minimally invasive applications, has announced that it will create 100 new jobs at its facility in Carrick-on-Shannon in Co. Leitrim. Founded in 1999 in Carrick-On-Shannon, VistaMed Ltd. currently employs 525 people between its R&D Innovation
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, have announced an initiative of the Women’s Health Taskforce to increase the specialist mental health support available to pregnant women in a number of maternity units around the country. The additional funding will provide for the appointment of […]