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HSE issues e-cigarette alert over illegal nicotine levels

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Newborn Abandoned

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Expansion of home loan scheme 'significant' - Taoiseach

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Fergal O'Brien |Newborn Abandoned

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said an expansion of the local authority home loan scheme for first-time buyers, to include vacant and derelict buildings, will be "very significant" in bringing stock back into supply. Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien had sought Government approval to expand the local authority home loan for first-time buyers. The loan is currently only available for homes that are habitable and does not cover renovation costs.
Services resume at Beaumont Hospital ED after fire

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Fergal Bowers |Newborn Abandoned

Beaumont Hospital's emergency department has resumed services after a fire earlier today resulted in the suspension of some services. In a statement the hospital said that an unanticipated incident occurred in the emergency department at around 6.45am which gave rise to a temporary suspension of on-call services as a necessary contingency measure. The hospital said the incident has been safely managed with services resuming as normal from 10am.
Psychiatric nurses to be balloted for industrial action

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Newborn Abandoned

The Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has announced that it will ballot members for industrial action over the Health Service Executive's recruitment embargo. The union has accused the HSE of refusing to exempt mental health services from the hiring freeze that was imposed in November 2023.
President Biden unveils sweeping Mexico border curbs

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Newborn Abandoned

The United States will temporarily close its Mexico border to asylum seekers, as President Joe Biden tries to neutralise his political weakness on migration ahead of November's election battle with Donald Trump. The 81-year-old Democrat signed a long-awaited executive order taking effect at midnight to "gain control" of the southern frontier with Mexico after record numbers of illegal border crossings sparked concerns among voters.
Sunak and Starmer face off in tetchy election debate

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Fiona Mitchell |Newborn Abandoned

You must be statesmanlike without being stuffy. Smooth without being smarmy. Dependable without being dull. Friendly without being flippant. Striking a perfect balance in a leaders' debate is crucial and almost impossible. Both the current British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the man who wants to take that job from him, Labour leader Keir Starmer, will have been continuously reminded of the list of dos and don'ts ahead of their first TV leaders’ debate in this election campaign.
Psychiatric nurses to be balloted for industrial action

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Newborn Abandoned

The Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has announced that it will ballot members for industrial action over the Health Service Executive's recruitment embargo. The union has accused the HSE of refusing to exempt mental health services from the hiring freeze that was imposed in November 2023.
Woman, 20s, dies in dog attack in Co Limerick

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Newborn Abandoned

A woman in her 20s has died following a dog attack in Co Limerick. Emergency services were called to a housing estate in Fedamore shortly before midnight. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was removed to University Hospital Limerick. Four dogs suspected to be from a restricted breed were seized from the property. One was destroyed by gardaí.
Record number of students to begin state exams

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Newborn Abandoned

A record 136,160 candidates are due to sit this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams, which begin this morning. The rise is the result of demographic growth, which has led to a 3% increase in numbers sitting Junior Cycle exams. The Leaving Certificate Applied programme continues to grow in popularity. Last year, the number of candidates sitting LCA exams was up by 20%. This year sees a further 6% increase.
Sunak and Starmer face off in tetchy election debate

Jun 5, 2024 | rte.ie | Fiona Mitchell |Newborn Abandoned

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