Person: Austin O’Carroll

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382 deaths among those using Dublin homeless services since 2018

The figure, obtained from Dublin City Council, does not include homeless people who may have died while sleeping rough.

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'Swift' Covid-19 response resulted in just one homeless death in Dublin and small number of cases

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Paralympian sailor and GP Austin O’Carroll works to help the homeless

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Slipped chain in sight of finish costs Eoghan Clifford dear

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Struggle for Irish as heat takes toll at Paralympic Games

Ireland’s John Twomey determined to leave lasting legacy for paralympic sailors

Ireland’s flag-bearer for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games starts his final regatta today on Guanabara Bay to national and international acclaim marking his 11th appearance.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Five Irish stars to follow at the Paralympics

The Paralympics begins with tonight’s opening ceremony, so here are some of Ireland’s top medal hopes...

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

Paralympian John Twomey ready for Rio finale

Veteran Irish Paralympian John Twomey from Kinsale Yacht Club will bow out from his long career as the flag bearer for Team Ireland at Rio 2016 in September.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2016

Paralympian John Twomey hungry for success in his 11th games

A few hours after qualifying for his 11th consecutive Paralympic Games, John Twomey, was brought back down to earth — or to a Melbourne kitchen, to be exact.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

HSE pays €50m to 100 GP practices around Ireland

Twenty GP practices received payments in excess of €500,000 from the HSE last year for their participation in free primary healthcare schemes.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

HSE sets up intervention team over rise in HIV cases

The HSE has set up a special intervention team in response to a rise in new HIV cases among homeless drug users in Dublin City.

Fri, 29 May, 2015

Four GPs receive €600k each in €480m HSE payout

Four family doctor practices each received €600,000 in payments from the HSE in 2013, including one practice that received over €800,000.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

Sailing to become first Irish sport to contest for place in 2016 Paralympic Games.

Tomorrow, sailing will become the first Irish sport to contest for a place at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2014

Five GPs received over €600,000 from HSE in 2012

Five family doctor practices each received HSE payments totalling over €600,000 in 2012, including two practices that received payments in excess of €700,000.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

GP gets €825k in medical card pay

One family doctor’s practice received over €825,000 in payments from the State for the treatment of medical-card patients last year.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Irish pair delighted with silver

Ireland’s silver medallist pairing of Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern are still coming to terms with their display the ISAF World Cup in Hyeres, France on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2014

State pays GPs over €500k a year to treat patients

Some 28 family doctors’ practices are being paid over €500,000 a year by the State to treat patients who cannot afford care, HSE figures show.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2014

Thalidomide survivors sue State as they reach 50

Thalidomide survivors have begun a legal battle against the State.

Tue, 10 Jul, 2012

‘She’s always willing to go that extra mile’

DANIELLE BOYLE, one of 70 young people presented with a Gaisce Gold medal award yesterday, believes it has been the making of her.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2011

Referendum fuelling racism, warn doctors

The proposed changes to the constitution in the citizenship referendum will fuel the fires of racism, a group of doctors warned today.

Mon, 31 May, 2004