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Work ongoing to protect 3,800 residents at mental health facilities

The Mental Health Commission’s ongoing work to protect more than 3,800 residents and patients of 176 mental health facilities across the country is continuing since the development of a standardised and evidence-based regulatory support framework ...

21 Apr 2020 at 12:00

National News

Booster shots approved for over 60s

...of the Pfizer vaccine could be given at least six months after the second dose, in those aged 18 years or older. The HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE will now plan the roll-out of booster doses to those over 60, under the fresh advice from NIAC.

19 Oct 2021 at 10:50

National News

'All need to play our part', says chief executive of HSE as hospitals come under pressure

Chief executive of the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE) Paul Reid has said action is needed from the public to help alleviate pressure on the health service after it was revealed more than 4000 HSE staff are out of work due to Covid-19. Speaking today, Thursday 11, Mr...

11 Nov 2021 at 17:25

National News

Minister for Health says scheme to subsidise antigen tests will come 'shortly'

...subsidise an antigen test it’s money you’re not spending on a nurse, you’re not spending on a doctor,” he continued. The HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE) is currently sending packs of five antigen tests, free of charge, to people deemed close contacts, he said, adding...

17 Nov 2021 at 12:20

New report reveals reality of mental health toll among sex workers

National News

New report reveals reality of mental health among sex workers

...published by the Sexual Exploitation and Research Programme at UCD, has revealed that 94 per cent of those who access the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE's (HSE) who are involved in prostitution are migrant women. The report, entitled, Confronting the Harm, states that the...

17 Nov 2021 at 16:00

National News

'Nothing can be ruled out' - Covid committee to meet today to discuss rise in case numbers

...with the latest data, and that "nothing can be ruled out" when it comes to the actions that may need to be taken while HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE CEO Paul Reid said there has been an "extreme level of sickness" in intensive care units. Opposition parties have...

15 Nov 2021 at 10:40

National News

'Very concerning' - Taoiseach believes Covid situation will get worse before it gets better

...everybody has an obligation to reduce socialisation. He said, "The situation, certainly from the presentation from the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE last evening, is one that demands fairly quick action in respect of easing pressure on the acute hospital system over the...

16 Nov 2021 at 12:18

Local notes

Colmcille

Take Me Out: The annual Take Me Out event will take place on Easter Sunday 31st March in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. This year the proceeds of the event will be donated to Longford Palliative Home Care.  Tickets cost €10 and will be sold door ...

18 Mar 2013 at 18:23

Local notes

GROWing to meet local needs

Numbers attending the weekly GROW support group meeting in Longford have increased in recent times, according to Mr John Farren, area co-ordinator for the organisation. He continued by saying that this is reflective of what is happening on a ...

24 May 2012 at 12:07

Home

A further 4 cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Longford bringing county total to 21

...of 370 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, bringing the total number of cases to 5,364. Earlier today, the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE said the capacity to test for coronavirus will be doubled from this week, to around 4,500 tests a day. A network of...

06 Apr 2020 at 19:01

Business

Guidelines on how hotels and wider hospitality sector will operate after Covid-19

Fáilte Ireland has published sector-specific operational guidelines for the tourism industry to ensure the safe re-opening of tourism businesses on June 29th. The National Tourism Development Authority developed the guidelines in ...

09 Jun 2020 at 17:04

Local notes

Taking Longford Cycle Tour to the road

... Organised by Longford Sports Partnership and in association with Longford Tourism, Mid West Road Club and the HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE (HSE), the weekend event will welcome cycling enthusiasts from all over Ireland, all fit and ready to take on the...

19 May 2012 at 11:55

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