Government initiative, Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), is today making a national call – both focussed and open – to companies, start-ups and SMEs who have innovative products or services that are at pre-commercial, demonstration or late development phase and have the potential to significantly impact healthcare. The annual HIHI call brings finalists together for a
The first dedicated Irish survey on alcohol’s harm to others by the HSE has found one in six carers (16%) reported that children, for whom they had parental responsibility, experienced harm because of someone else’s drinking. “The Untold Story: Harms Experienced in the Irish Population due to Others’ Drinking” brings to light how other people’s drinking can affect a wide
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is recalling all Falcon Labs sports supplements due to the presence of illegal steroids and stimulants that pose a serious health risk to consumers. Furthermore, the location of the production site cannot be determined and traceability of the products is unknown. The FSAI describes these products as “unfit for human […]
A boil water notice has been issued by Irish Water for parts of Wicklow and South Dublin, affecting some 65,000 people. The warning was announced as a precautionary measure following a mechanical failure of the chlorine booster at Vartry Water Treatment Plant. All water treatment at the plant must have adequate chlorine levels added to […]