James Brennan

2 weeks ago | theliberal.ie | James Brennan

Former Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has tied the knot for a second time. Known for his leadership during the Covid-19 crisis, Dr Holohan shared last week that he and his partner Ciara Cronin are soon to wed, reports Dublin Live. Holohan claims that his “heart is full of joy and happiness- a beautiful day shared with the people we love.”Their relationship began in 2023, more than two years after the passing of Dr Holohan’s wife, Emer, who died of blood cancer during the pandemic in 2021.

2 weeks ago | theliberal.ie | James Brennan

Ireland’s public acute hospitals will need to boost inpatient bed capacity by between 40% and 60% by 2040, according to a new report, reports Breaking News. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), in a study published on Wednesday, says growing demand—driven especially by an ageing population—will require significant expansion.

2 weeks ago | theliberal.ie | James Brennan

Last year, the State spent more than €1 billion annually to accommodate applicants for International Protection (IP) for the first time, reports RTE. New data released by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth Norma Foley shows that the average daily expenditure for housing IP applicants is €2.75 million.

2 weeks ago | theliberal.ie | James Brennan

Ireland will inevitably need a dedicated clinic to treat mobile phone overuse or addiction, according to a psychiatry professor at University College Dublin, reports Breaking News. The number of mobile phones in the country has surged, with 2023 data showing 5.76 million devices in use — or about 1.1 per person, exceeding Ireland’s total population. In comparison, the United States has 1.2 mobile phones per individual, based on statistics from worlddata.info, reports Breaking News.

2 weeks ago | theliberal.ie | James Brennan

The Tánaiste has urged for composed and constructive discussions on trade after a U.S. court blocked Donald Trump from enforcing broad tariffs, reports Breaking News. The decision by the New York-based Court of International Trade followed a series of legal challenges that claimed the former U.S. president had overstepped his powers, made trade policy unpredictable, and created economic turmoil. The Trump administration is expected to challenge the ruling, reports Breaking News.