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Female and Financially Stretched Students Most Likely to Be Affected by Covid-19 Stress

By Ryan Harmon
A new study examining Covid-19 stress among Irish college students, conducted by the School of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, has shown that certain sociodemographic groups were more likely to experience Covid-19-related stress. Students who identified as female, along with students experiencing chronic illness, financial concerns and higher levels of general
Health News

Staying Safe in the Sun From the HSE

By Ryan Harmon
The HSE are urging people to stay safe in the sun as Met Éireann have issued a high temperature advisory warning for the entire country as temperatures are set to reach and in some areas exceed 30°c early next week. Dr. Deirdre Mulholland, Area Director of Public Health Area A, urged people to stay safe and […]
Business Health News

IDA Ireland Mark 40 Years of Medtronic in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
IDA Ireland, together with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar attended the Medtronic 40-year celebration at the Parkmore facility in Galway where 200 Research & Development roles were announced.  The 200 newly-announced jobs include significant growth in New Product Development and a new Global Laboratory Services team in Galway.
Council Partners Health News

National Ambulance Service Launches National Campaign for Community First Responders

By Ryan Harmon
Cathaoirleach Cllr. Nick Killian attended Dunboyne Castle to help launch a new nationwide campaign for additional volunteer Community First Responders to support the work of the Emergency Services in local communities. The campaign, which features a new promotional video and website, www.becomeacfr.ie was launched by Cathal O’Donnell, Medical Director of the National
Education Health News

Government Publishes Zero Tolerance Strategy to Tackle Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

By Ryan Harmon
The government has published the Zero Tolerance strategy. Led by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, it is an ambitious 5-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept domestic, sexual and gender-based violence or the attitudes which underpin it. The €363 million strategy is built on 4 pillars – Protection, Prevention, Prosecution […]
Business Health News

AstraZeneca to Invest €65m in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
Alexion, the Rare Disease group of AstraZeneca, have announced it is to invest €65 million in new and enhanced capabilities across its sites in Ireland. The programme will centre on three investments: the installation of new drug substance production equipment and warehousing facilities to support ambient and cold storage at both sites in College Park […]
Culture Health News

The Art of Being Health and Wellbeing Symposium on the Role of Creativity in People’s Health Launched

By Ryan Harmon
Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, have jointly affirmed their recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of creativity and arts. The all-of-government Creative Ireland Programme, the Department of Health (Healthy Ireland), the Health Service Executive and the Arts Council
Health News

New Research to Help Improve Blood Donation in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
A study by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has identified barriers and motivators to blood donation for people from ethnic minority groups in Ireland. The findings of the survey will assist in addressing the recent blood shortages in Ireland and will also enhance the diversity of the blood supply. Current shortages have potentially […]
Health News Technology

National Cyber Security Centre and HSE Participate in European Cyber Exercise

By Ryan Harmon
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and a number of hospitals and pharmaceutical providers have participated in a large-scale European cyber exercise. Cyber Europe 2022, organised by the European Cyber Security Agency (ENISA), saw participation from 29 countries and over 800 cyber security experts. The exercise tested participants’