Event: Covid-19 pandemic

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<p>Rare street protests in cities across China over the weekend were a vote against President Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy and the strongest public defiance of his political career, China analysts said. Picture: Ng Han Guan/PA</p>

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Global oil price gains on hopes for China loosening Covid controls

The price of crude oil steadied as gains on hopes for a loosening of China's strict Covid-19 controls were later offset by concerns that Opec+ would keep its output unchanged at its upcoming meeting. Brent crude rose 48 cents to $83. 67 (€80.

<p>Newborn girls in Spanish, French, and Italian regions were expected to live longest, while newborn boys in Spanish, Italian, and Swedish regions were expected to live longest generally. Picture: Pexels</p>

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Best Med-icine: Spanish and Italian children can expect the longest lives

Statistics also show the life expectancy of a female newborn in the EU was 83.2 in 2020, 5.7 years higher than for a male newborn at 77.5

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Tusla spend over €400k on consultants without proper tender process

The firm Pembroke Privacy were hired to deal with requests for personal information

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Taoiseach warns of 'frightening' wave of delayed cancer diagnoses next year

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Public sector workers to have office temperatures controlled to reduce energy use

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Hairdressers defend extra charges to fix home dye-jobs

Irish pharma company Open Orphan eyeing profit on back of Covid research work

Specialist Irish pharmaceutical services group Open Orphan is targeting operating profitability by the third quarter of this year, on the back of growing involvement in Covid-19 testing and research work.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Anne Case and Angus Deaton: The United States of despair and death

Covid-19 and the rising mortality rates among working-class whites and African-Americans mean the decline in US life expectancy will continue, write Anne Case and Angus Deaton

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Drugs crimes rise while sex offences decline - CSO figures

In relation to homicides, the number of recorded in the year to the first quarter of 2020 was lower than for the previous year by 12 — a drop of just under 17%.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Mental health roadmap to focus on community and online care

A new 10-year roadmap for mental health services has placed greater emphasis on delivering care and support online and in the community.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Medical staff campaigning for bike lane between Cork hospitals

Medics campaigning for a protected bike lane between the main hospitals in Cork city say it could be a positive outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Office Master: Tips for working from home

Four key tips for working from home, advice from Office Master, a specialist in designing and developing working environments and offices.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Department of Health rejects criticism of isolated nursing homes

It follows criticism of the level of state support from the Nursing Homes Ireland, which says preparations for the Covid-19 pandemic were too focused on acute hospitals.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Covid-19: Research warns against 'one-size fits all' approach to easing economic burden

Local and regional policies will be required to ease the economic burden in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new UCC study has warned.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Severe lack of medical scientists in Irish laboratories

The problem has been amplified by the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, with hospitals struggling to fill key posts, despite heavy advertising and promotion.

Sun, 24 May, 2020

Pandemic means demand for public parks is set to soar

We've increasingly appreciated our public parks and green spaces. But, since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, open and accessible green spaces have been our life and sanity savers.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Stephen Cadogan: F2F launch shows EU commitment to food sustainability

Even as the EU struggles through the Covid-19 pandemic, the European Commission yesterday adopted the Farm to Fork (F2F) sustainability strategy.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Quality of PPE a key issue for healthcare staff worldwide - Galway study

Quality of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a key issue for healthcare staff treating infectious respiratory illnesses worldwide, according to a new international study undertaken by NUI Galway (NUIG) researchers.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Research finds 20% of women experienced domestic abuse or coercive control in a relationship

New research carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic has found that 20% of women and 6% of men experienced domestic abuse or coercive control in a relationship.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Satellite images reveal devastating impact of wildfires

Satellite images taken by the European Space Agency have revealed the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Wicklow.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

'Vigilance' urged after wildfires in Co Louth

Landowners in Louth are being asked to be vigilant after firefighters battled nine serious gorse and heather fires in the last week, which have threatened the homes of vulnerable people isolating in Covid-19.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Irish Farmers Association criticise European Commission's €80m agri-food package

The scheme will also allow products to be temporarily withdrawn from the market for up to six months.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Department of Education creates €10m fund for schools to buy IT equipment

The equipment is to help students learn from home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Almost 1,200 hospitalised with TB in four years

1.5 million die from preventable and curable disease every year

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Irish researchers to examine mental health effects of ‘lockdown life’ on children and teens

With ‘lockdown’ life leading to major disruptions to the lives of children and teenagers here, new Irish research will examine their mental wellbeing during the current crisis.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Government urges caution over buying PPE online

The Government has issued a warning over buying personal protective equipment (PPE) online following concerns some of the products are not the required standard.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Expert calls for Minister for Testing during pandemic

An expert in immunology has said there needs to be a Minister for Testing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

On Call for Ireland: Almost 1,000 nurses rejoin medical register

Just under half of eligible student nurses have also made themselves available to work.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

Health insurers to give customers premium rebate during Covid-19 crisis

Ireland’s three main health insurers are giving customers a premium rebate during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Farmers willing to invest in a sexed semen lab

The survey result reflects farmers’ worries about markets for the increasing number of dairy calves not required as replacements in the herd.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Housing Heroes: Free housing offered to doctors and nurses during Covid-19 crisis

Doctors and nurses who are putting themselves at risk every day during the Covid-19 pandemic are being offered free accommodation to allow them to self-isolate.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

Pádraig Hoare: Will the environment be the beneficiary of Covid-19?

Wildlife roaming the empty streets of the world's busiest cities prompts the question as to whether the pandemic might actually be good for nature and the climate. Experts discuss this idea with Padraig Hoare

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

8 simple (and we mean simple) ways to keep active at home during Covid-19 pandemic

Remember, some activity is better than none.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Taoiseach re-registers as a doctor to help tackle coronavirus crisis

Leo Varadkar has offered to work on the front line once a week to help in the ongoing battle against coronavirus.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

New York chair slams ‘out of touch’ O’Sullivan comments

New York County Board chairperson Joan Henchy has slammed comments made by her fellow Kerry native Patrick O’Sullivan about the future of the GAA in the Big Apple.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Irish sporting chiefs meet Minister over coronavirus impact

Top executives from the GAA, FAI, IRFU, and Sport Ireland were included on the call.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

HSE chief executive says further PPE may be needed; Harris introduces new GP regulations

Health Minister Simon Harris said it will take some pressure off doctors and will limit the requirement of patients to visit their GP.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

FAI implement 50% pay deferrals for top earners

The FAI’s biggest earners, including Mick McCarthy, Robbie Keane, and Stephen Kenny, will defer half of their April salary under cutbacks announced by chief executive Gary Owens.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Students turn en masse to online learning resources

There have been massive increases in the number of teachers, students and parents using online educational resources during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

'I'm at a loss why people think Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens will able to work in harmony'

A Green Party TD says those encouraging her party to join in government formation are asking them to facilitate a power-grab from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Inside Out: It's a kind of magic - How real-life wizards are transforming lives

It all started with the magic chair. A chair is a chair, you’ll sigh, and from our perch in Irish Examiner Interiors HQ we’re familiar with that four-legged structure in its every possible incarnation, writes Eve Kelliher.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Funding crisis due to Covid-19 forces grounding of Ireland's first charity-funded air ambulance

A funding crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the grounding of Ireland's first charity-funded air ambulance.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

'Unrealistic and unfair' to expect student nurses to work for free

Some unpaid nursing students have been asked to leave their rented accommodation over fears they will spread infection during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Irish 3D-printing firm to produce visors to meet Covid-19 shortfall

An Irish tech company has designed a 3D printable protective visor that could help to bridge the global shortfall of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Kelly: Student nurses must be paid for work during Covid-19 pandemic

Student nurses working in hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic must be paid for their work, the Labour Party Health spokesman has urged.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Charities to take a hit as Cork Giving for Living Radiothon cancelled

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of one of the biggest annual fundraisers for cancer support groups and charities in Cork.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Call for student nurses to be paid for placements during crisis

Student nurses and midwives completing unpaid placements during the Covid-19 pandemic should be taken on as paid employees during the crisis, the head of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has urged.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

IFA launching support service for farmers hit by virus

The largest farming group in the country is to coordinate a national response to cover for farmers who fall ill or have to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020