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August
August 2024
the morning lead
Workers 'horrified' HSE roles were filled via international campaigns despite recruitment freeze
A HSE recruitment freeze was in place from October to July, but certain roles were exempt.
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Portlaoise Prison overdoses caused by new synthetic benzo never found in Ireland before
It was initially thought that the substance was a synthetic opioid.
democratsPelosi says Trump's tactics are comparable to Hitler, she's 'optimistic' Kamala Harris can win
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The 9 at 9
Sinn Féin’s housing plans, Gaza ceasefire talks and high-strength drugs at Electric Picnic
ExplainerThe WHO has declared an emergency, but what exactly is mpox and why the extra concern now?
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Gorse fire in Sandyford extinguished after multi-agency operation
Coillte provided a helicopter that was used to drop water on the blaze.
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Rhasidat Adeleke comes fourth in women's 400m final at the Olympics
The 21-year-old is the first Irish woman to ever compete in an Olympic sprint final.
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Mary Robinson says we must 'learn lessons' from Irish mass emigration amid anti-migrant protests
In an interview with The Journal, the former President of Ireland also said the US and other Western countries need to do more to end the conflict in Gaza.
July
July 2024
the morning lead
'Vital' developmental checks not being carried out on newborns due to shortage of nurses
A number of parents have contacted the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, saying their children’s health is being put at risk.
the morning lead
'My baby died in my arms': A mother on the dangers of AMR
By 2050, 10 million people could die prematurely every year because of antimicrobial resistance – but what exactly is it?
AMR should be taken as seriously as Covid-19, experts say
Pernilla Rönnholm's newborn daughter died because of AMR
"Families are being destroyed, children are dying," she told us
the morning lead
Locals in Tramore say it would be 'huge loss' if families in Direct Provision have to leave town
A mother who has lived in Tramore for five years with her son said she is devastated about having to leave their community.
Several families have been told they need to leave Ocean View House in the next two weeks
Many children and parents have been attending schools or working in the area for years
"I feel empty, my heart is torn," one mother told us
zero tolerance motionWomen and girls in Ireland are 'primed for violence' on a daily basis, Holly Cairns tells Dáil
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Labour's Irish chair on running for parliament, the Troubles and... Saturdays with Philomena Begley
Liam Conlon, son of Sue Gray, tells The Journal that a Labour government would attempt to undo the damage done by the Tories.
the morning lead
Meet the pro-Palestinian activist and former South African MP trying to take Keir Starmer's seat
Andrew Feinstein, the son of a Holocaust survivor, is giving the Labour leader a run for his money in London.
"My mother was a Holocaust survivor who lost dozens of her family in Auschwitz," Andrew Feinstein says
"It's very difficult to predict how it will play out electorally. But there is no doubt that we believe we can win."
June
June 2024
live debate
'Suckers and losers': Trump and 'slow' Biden battle it out in 'painful' debate
Joe Biden struggled to deliver certain answers – prompting concern among Democrats.
One Step CloserMother and Baby Home inquiry in North must not 'repeat mistakes' of Republic, survivor warns
AddictionDrug policy is 'literally killing people' and Ireland should decriminalise use, committee hears
Sexual AssaultRecord 18,605 calls made to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline amid increase in male callers
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Mother fears 'having to sleep in car' with three children if evicted from Direct Provision centre
The woman, who has international protection status, is one of many people who have been told they need to find alternative accommodation by next week.
The woman has three young children including a newborn
She has been living in Ballyhaunis for six years and is "devastated" to have to move
Rising rental costs and a lack of housing supply mean many people are now facing homelessness
the morning lead
Number of sexual assaults reported at mental health centres jumps from 12 in 2022 to 42 last year
Concerns have also been raised about the number of people being physically restrained at mental health facilities.
The average episode of physical restraint in 2023 lasted for 4.4 minutes
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for Mental Health, Mark Ward, today expressed "grave concerns" over certain findings
Health Research BoardRecord 13,104 cases treated for problem drug use amid jump in cocaine use, especially among women
Health and Safety AuthorityThere were 43 work-related deaths in Ireland last year, 19 of which resulted in prosecutions
Science Foundation IrelandHigh Court refuses to grant further injunction to Philip Nolan over his dismissal from SFI
AddictionSenator on helping woman who was likely overdosing: 'No one wanted to help, it was really horrible'
Merchants Quay Ireland'They see no way out': 113% jump in homeless people seeking mental health support from charity
the morning lead
Children deemed 'too autistic' for mental health service and 'too anxious' for disability team
Some children are not seen by CAMHS until they self-harm or attempt suicide, parents have warned.
