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  October 16th 2020 is International Restart a Heart Day. In order to raise awareness about cardiac arrest and increase bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The aim of Restart a Heart Day is to bring awareness, education and training to the general public in...

An Garda Síochána has implemented a high visibility, nationwide policing plan focused on support for the vulnerable and crime prevention, today, Friday 16th of October. The policing plan, which comes into effect from 7am Friday, 16 October 2020 to midnight Sunday, 18...

A countrywide restriction on household visits is in effect for four weeks as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. Since midnight, Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan have also been moved to Level 4 restrictions as part of measures announced by the Government. It...

The Taoiseach has said that things may get worse before they get better in relation to Covid-19, but the country can get through this if people work together and adhere to the rules. Micheál Martin was speaking after the Cabinet agreed last night to move three border...

Former Minister for Health, Simon Harris has released a video to the children of Ireland, highlighting that trick-or-treating is not a good idea this year. In a video uploaded to Instagram on Sunday, the Minister for Higher Education said he had a message to send to...

     HSE Children’s Flu Vaccine campaign: Children aged 2 to 12 can now get the nasal flu vaccine for free. www.hse.ie/flu The HSE  announced the first Children’s Flu Vaccine campaign in Ireland on Monday 12th October 2020. This year the flu vaccine will be...

Helpful links if you or anyone needs help:  The 24/7 Crisis text line: 50808 – Text HELLO anytime day or night  Samaritans on 116 123 Pieta House on 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 Your GP Emergency Department HSE Ireland Mental Health Services...

Eye Doctors Urge Patients to Keep Scheduled Eye Care Appointments to Protect Vision Continued roll out of Integrated Eye Care Team Model Essential to Delivering Specialist Care in the Community This World Sight Day (Thursday, 8th October) the Irish College of...