Karen Creed

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Number availing of free IVF treatment rises by 50%

Feb 5, 2025 | rte.ie | Karen Creed

The number of couples who are availing of free IVF has risen by 50% within a year.
'Difficult days ahead', says Irish man staying in Lebanon

Sep 29, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed |Olympians celebrated |Dublin Castle

The Department of Foreign Affairs is advising Irish citizens in Lebanon to leave on commercial flights while it is still possible as the Israeli bombardment of the country intensifies. More than 100 Irish citizens are in Lebanon and some are struggling to leave during the escalation of the conflict. Taoiseach Simon Harris said the Government is monitoring the situation in relation to the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, adding there are plans in place for all eventualities.
GAA 'very disappointed' over Casement Park decision

Sep 15, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed |Dublin Castle |Garda appeal |Olympians celebrated

GAA President Jarlath Burns, has said they are "very disappointed" by the UK's decision on Casement Park, but that it does not stop their commitment to getting the stadium rebuilt. "It is just one of many disappointments along this journey to try and get Casement Park rebuilt as a centre of GAA in Belfast," he said. He described how the Tory Government approached the GAA last year with this "wonderful visionary offer" to host some of the games for the Euros.
Tourism sector impacted by Aer Lingus flight disruption

Jun 24, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed

Tourism providers are warning of the impact that Aer Lingus flight disruption is having on the holiday industry here since the announcement of flight cancellations.
IALPA rejects Aer Lingus claims over engagement

Jun 24, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed

The president of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA) has said that claims by Aer Lingus that it had repeatedly sought to enage with the union were "not accurate".
244 Aer Lingus flights cancelled due to industrial action

Jun 23, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed

Aer Lingus has confirmed that at least 244 flights are now cancelled for next week from Wednesday to Sunday due to industrial action by IALPA pilots.
Passengers 'worried' by industrial action at Aer Lingus

Jun 22, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed

The thrill of taking off on holiday has been overshadowed for many Aer Lingus passengers by the threat of flight cancellations over the coming weeks.
'Disadvantages' to Ireland's electoral system - Andrews

Jun 12, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed |says Humphreys |Dept says

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has outlined the "disadvantages" created by Ireland's electoral system as he said newly elected MEPs in other member states are already "staking their claims" on positions in Brussels. While most countries have their final or provisional results for the elected MEPs, the wait continues in two of Ireland's three constituencies.
'Clear need for action' - Harris favours XL Bully ban

Jun 11, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed |Dept says

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'Intention' around timing of election not changed

Jun 11, 2024 | rte.ie | Karen Creed |Dept says

The Taoiseach has said his "intention" around the general election has not changed and he is very pleased with the results of the local and European elections so far. Simon Harris said his party has received more first preference votes in both and he believes Fine Gael is in a very good chance for MEP seats. Mr Harris also responded to comments made by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan about personal attacks for electoral gain during RTÉ's Prime Time last night.