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The Green Party slams Government over “misleading the public” with mental health funding

By Nick Fitzgerald
The Green Party has today accused the Government of “misleading the public” over the levels of funding allocated for mental health services in Budget 2018. According to the Mental Health Reform charity, Minister Jim Daly has confirmed that the €35m ‘additional’ spending for 2018 includes €20m carried over from the 2017 budget. This means there will only […]
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Is Running Good for You, Health Benefits of Morning Running

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Can’t shed those Gym? The problem might be in your health

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Deber filet mignon picanha meatball frankfurter pork belly prosciutto tenderloin fatback shank ball tip pastrami pork chop strip steak. Swine Themeforest ribeye andouille pastrami pork kevin. Pork loin chuck ham pork capicola. Pancetta t-bone cow drumstick tail jowl salami tri-tip shank pig turkey turducken ground round pork swine.. Strip steak beef ribs pork belly
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75% of Irish beaches ‘excellent’ for swimming – EPA

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For a third year in a row 75 per cent of Ireland’s designated bathing waters have been classified as excellent by the Environmental Protection Agency in its annual report. 130 beaches were marked as excellent, good or of satisfactory standard, however six failed to meet the legally minimum required standard. Three of the six were […]
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New campaign urges households to reduce food waste

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On average, Irish households throw away one third of food every week. A new campaign by the three Regional Waste Management Offices is urging householders to become more active in preventing food waste and managing their food waste appropriately. The campaign, which will be rolled out across radio, online and in cinemas, asks householders in […]
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Cork City Joins the National Network of Healthy Cities in Ireland

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Cork City has joined the National Network of Healthy Cities in Ireland. To recognise Cork City Council’s involvement in the World Health Organisation Healthy Cities Project over the past five years, Minister of State for Health Promotion, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, T.D, presented a certificate of accreditation to the National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland
Health Technology

Water Systems and Services Innovation Centre

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The Innovation hub to address Ireland’s water infrastructure is located in the Nimbus Centre, Cork Institute of Technology.  The Water Systems and Services Innovation Centre (WSSIC) is a joint venture between Cork City Council, Cork County Council and the Nimbus Centre at Cork Institute of Technology. The WSSIC is tasked with modernising Ireland’s water infrastructure by
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Hospital overcrowding worsens as HSE to publish 2017 plan

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The Health Service Executive will publish its €14 billion service plan for 2017 today. The plan is expected to commit to improvements in emergency department overcrowding, as well as increased hospital funding. HSE Service Plans have been forced to deal with cuts, or secure major savings in recent years. But as a result of Budget […]
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Emotional intelligence and how it can power your performance

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Emotional intelligence and how it can power your performance. A concept that is already established in many successful organisations, the development of emotional-intelligence is becoming fundamental for both leaders and those who wish to enhance their performance, whatever environment you work in. Earlier this year at a conference, Cormac McCarthy, former Cork
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HSE audit highlights lack of services for stroke patients

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An audit of services for stroke patients by the Health Service Executive has found that 73% of hospitals are unable to provide adequate levels of rehabilitation therapy to those who need it. The audit, which was conducted in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation, shows major nursing, medical and therapy staff deficits in stroke rehabilitation […]
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Obesity problem focus of new Government plan

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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
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Brain injured patients face two-year wait for NRH access

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People with an acquired brain injury can wait up to two years for access to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire, according to figures obtained by RTÉ News. An estimated 30,000 people in Ireland are currently living with a brain injury. Health Service Executive figures show there are 13 people with acquired brain injuries […]
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Food Poisoning Expert Reveals 6 Things He Refuses To Eat

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Having spent over 20 years working on food-poisoning lawsuits, Bill Marler simply doesn’t eat certain foods anymore. The attorney, who’s litigating suits against Chipotle after the chain’s E. coli and norovirus outbreaks, was cited in an article by Health Insider from BottomLine outlining what foods he’s cut from his diet. Having won more than $600