Sun, sea and sex holiday destinations have been a major driving force behind the spread of HIV in Europe, a study suggests.

Eight children in Ireland were diagnosed with the HIV infection last year, new figures revealed today.

Almost a third of Irish adults would be uncomfortable working with someone who is HIV positive or has Aids, new research revealed today.

HIV infections among gay and bisexual men are on the increase in Ireland, new research showed today.

Pharmacists today added their voice to growing pressure on the Government to cut tax on condoms.

The diplomatic community in Ireland is coming together today on behalf of Aids orphans in Africa.

A sexual health awareness campaign targeting 30,000 third level students is to be launched today.

The number of intravenous drug users with blood-borne viruses like HIV and hepatitis C is higher than in the early 1990s, according to a new report from the Health Research Board.

Aid agency Concern has accused the Government of not doing enough to educate the public about the risks of HIV and AIDS.

The Dublin AIDS Alliance has warned about ongoing complacency surrounding the risks of HIV and AIDS, particularly among young people.

The world’s elder statesman Nelson Mandela, 86 on Sunday, said he could receive no better birthday gift than a global commitment to take “real and urgent action against Aids”.

Decked out in a shiny fake leather bodysuit and fishnet stockings, sex worker Janelle Fawkes demonstrated how to check a client for diseases while still letting him feel comfortable and sexy, and how to negotiate safe sex.

They have lost their youth, but gained enough wealth to buy the company of many young consorts.

Experts called today for urgent work on HIV-killing gels that could help protect women who are unable to rely on condoms, and Nelson Mandela told the world not to ignore tuberculosis in its battle against AIDS.

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has called for stepped up efforts to control tuberculosis, saying the fight against AIDS is incomplete without targeting the lung disease.

The United States today urged its legions of detractors to end their bickering over condoms and drug patents and join with Washington in a global partnership to fight Aids.

The US, facing accusations of being tightfisted and of bullying developing countries in the fight against Aids, is defending its policies by citing a $15bn (€12.1bn) presidential initiative over five years to help millions of HIV sufferers worldwide.