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<p>The minister for health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, said that 'there is no point in extra surgeons if they don't have a place to do extra surgical activity'. She and HSE CEO Bernard Gloster spoke to the media at the National Integrated Healthcare Conference 2025 in the Convention Centre. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

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Health minister prioritising infrastructure over recruitment in upcoming budget

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill described health funding since 2019 as an 'extraordinary financial investment', pointing out that one in every four of the population's tax euros goes back into health

<p>Some 154 new recruits graduated at the Garda College in Templemore in August. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA </p>

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Percentage of 'white Irish' garda applicants drops to 70% in 2025

<p>Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in Saipan. </p>

culture

Saipan review: Éanna Hardwicke shines in film take on Roy Keane v Mick McCarthy spat

Derval O'Rourke: Why 10 minutes a day is all you need for my September fitness challenge

health and wellbeing

Derval O'Rourke: Why 10 minutes a day is all you need for my September fitness challenge

Kevin Flatley death

comment-analysis

Focus on Alan Kelly's remarks soon wipes smile from Labour leader's face

Historic Cork TB hospital to be transformed into €15m state-of-the-art healthcare hub

development and construction

Historic Cork TB hospital to be transformed into €15m state-of-the-art healthcare hub

SRonan O'Gara: A new start, but any other coach would have been sacked by now

Mud baths and missile threats: Irish documentary captures life in a Ukrainian sanatorium

culture

Mud baths and missile threats: Irish documentary captures life in a Ukrainian sanatorium

Asian hornet from Catalonian Garden - Berga

munster

Two more reports of possible Asian hornet sightings as rangers remove nest in Cork

Regular Columnists

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S Jennifer Horgan: Mothers must recognise their huge influence on sons' lives

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Dangerous cycle lanes in Cork highlight flawed city planning

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S Sarah Harte: Older women are reinventing themselves and defying ageism stereotypes

S Fergus Finlay: Anything other than a two-state solution will never allow for peace

News

Bertie Ahern Visits America

Bertie Ahern rules himself out of presidential election race

A spokesperson for Mr Ahern confirmed he would not be contesting the election

State's response to missing Dublin boy and Kyran Durnin 'disrespectful' to families

State's response to missing Dublin boy and Kyran Durnin 'disrespectful' to families

Dail returns

Humphreys’ disability plan U-turn ‘due to political pressure’, senator claims

Israel Palestinians Gaza

75% of Gazan detainees held without trial are sick, disabled, or elderly citizens, Israeli data shows

sport

Republic of Ireland Training Session

Coming through tough times will stand to Ireland, says McCarthy

The Boys in Green kick off their World Cup campaign on Saturday night.

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference

Injury layoff hasn't cost Ogbene a yard of precious pace

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference

Worst blow of career forced Ogbene to become best version of himself

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v New Zealand, Irish Open and Ireland take on Hungary

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v New Zealand, Irish Open and Ireland take on Hungary

Lifestyle

The Paper

The Paper review: I have this weird feeling I am watching Ryan Tubridy

Domhnall Gleeson plays the incoming editor Ned Sampson, a dewy-eyed dweeb who wants a return to the golden age of local news.

We ditched our desk jobs to spend more time in nature — here's why

We ditched our desk jobs to spend more time in nature — here's why

Slim and well-built young woman stands on road in autumn park. She holds hands on knee. Model feels pain there. She suffer.

I'm a GP — here's how to know when you're running too much and how to prevent injuries

Hands holding a grate full of raw vegetables

What are UPFs and how to easily eat more unprocessed food — plus a triple-protein dahl recipe

Viewpoints

No Repro FeeTaoiseach Bertie Ahern wishes former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds a happy birthday at the launch of the fourth edition

Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin sidelined Bertie Ahern just as Bertie ditched Albert Reynolds

Bertie Ahern has ruled himself out of the presidential election — mirroring the events of 1997 when Fianna Fáil's leadership sidelined a former taoiseach in favour of an electable 'outsider'

APTOPIX China Parade

China’s military parade should ring alarm bells in Europe

Shocking indifference to catastrophic Blackwater fish kill is a sign of the times

Shocking indifference to catastrophic Blackwater fish kill is a sign of the times

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

Subscriber

Mother gave her son a consoling pat on the back

S Jennifer Horgan: Mothers must recognise their huge influence on sons' lives

In Wendy Erskine's debut novel The Benefactors the role of mothers in excusing their sons' abhorrent behaviour gave Jennifer Horgan pause for thought

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

PR Institute appoints Laura as new chief executive

S PR Institute appoints Laura as new chief executive

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference

S Tommy Martin: Hallgrimsson double jobbing managing body and mind

LISTEN NOW

The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

S The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan reconvene to review how our early-season predictions worked out, discuss managerial turnover, Jim Gavin's next move and more.

IRELAND-POLITICS-DE VALERA

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Who was Éamon de Valera? Colum Kenny reflects 50 years after his death

Sonya Egan's impending release triggers 'fear and worry', says Cork victim

Sonya Egan's impending release triggers 'fear and worry', says Cork victim

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What do the Leaving Cert results mean in today’s world?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What do the Leaving Cert results mean in today’s world?

Watch Now

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Tom Coffey arrives with his donkeys at the historic Tallow Horse Fair in Co. Waterford, a tradition held every third of September since 1904.

Watch: Gardaí search open ground in Donabate for a child who is missing and presumed dead

Watch: Gardaí search open ground in Donabate for a child who is missing and presumed dead

Watch: World Cup qualifier special as Ireland prepare for Hungary

Watch: World Cup qualifier special as Ireland prepare for Hungary

farming

Which one's your favourite?

Planning for the future of the family farm

Few topics stir as much emotion – or uncertainty – among farming families as succession. For many, the family farm is far more than a business.

Farmer and Financial Advisor

Tax reliefs for farm succession

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

33-acre holding on Clonmel outskirts expecting €20k/acre

33-acre holding on Clonmel outskirts expecting €20k/acre

Property

Getting to the nuts and bolts of hardware store owners €920k designer home

Getting to the nuts and bolts of hardware store owners €920k designer home

Kenmare businessman, the late John R McCarthy, commissioned Cork architect Harry Wallace to design this standout house

Somewhere over the rainbow could land you at €750k Rochestown Road home

Somewhere over the rainbow could land you at €750k Rochestown Road home

Colorful Fresh Produce Display in Grocery Store

How to shop strategically and save money as grocery prices soar

Peter Dowdall: Here's what to do in your garden in September

Peter Dowall invites you to Gairdín Garden Centre at Bandon Co-Op this weekend

World

Congress Kennedy

RFK Jr hearing turns rancorous as Democrats press him on covid vaccine changes

Mr Kennedy’s exchanges with Democratic senators on the panel repeatedly turned to shouting, from both sides

China North Korea

China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties during meeting in Beijing

Congo Ebola

Democratic Republic of the Congo announces new Ebola outbreak

France Ukraine Coalition

Macron says 26 countries pledge to deploy troops to Ukraine after fighting ends

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Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

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Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

FDC Group announces newest office in the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin with grand opening event

FDC Group announces newest office in the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin with grand opening event

The New Levl Fitness Studio - Now open at Douglas Court

The New Levl Fitness Studio - Now open at Douglas Court

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