Person: Deputy Chief Medical Officer

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Siobhán Killeen speaking at the press conference. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

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'The guilt was overwhelming': Dublin footballer describes having Covid-19

A Dublin footballer has warned young people that coronavirus can affect anyone.

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Holohan warns of 'worrying trend' as 24 new cases confirmed in Ireland

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Coronavirus: One death and 11 new cases in Ireland

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41% of Irish people wearing masks in public

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One person every five days admitted to ICU with Covid-19

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Coronavirus: Three deaths with 47 new cases in Ireland

Ireland is not lagging behind other European countries in easing restrictions, CMO says

Ireland’s Covid-19 peak came later than in other European countries and for that reason, the relaxation of restrictions cannot be compared, according to Dr Tony Holohan.

Sat, 30 May, 2020

Covid-19: Hospital and ICU admissions declining as nine more deaths confirmed

There have been nine more Covid-19 related deaths, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has announced.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered

The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Covid-19: 11 deaths with 115 new cases in Ireland

There have been 11 Covid-19 related deaths reported today.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

No rule stating people cannot be in same room for more than two hours

There is no rule stating you cannot be in a room with someone for more than two hours due to Covid-19.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Covid-19: 12 deaths and 76 new cases in Ireland

There have been 12 more Covid-19 related deaths today, officials have announced.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Coronavirus: 11 more deaths but over 19k have recovered from virus

Meanwhile, it was announced that 19,224 people have recovered from the virus.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Not enough evidence to suggest that person infected with Covid-19 becomes immune - WHO

There is not enough international evidence to suggest a person who gets Covid-19 then becomes immune, according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Covid-19: 43 deaths and 359 new cases confirmed

A further 43 people with Covid-19 have died in the Republic.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

'IT glitch' cause of 100 people receiving incorrect Covid-19 test result-Department of Health

Testing remains a focus for the Department of Health, who were forced to apologise after 100 people received an incorrect test result.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Covid-19: Simon Harris announces new nursing home supports

The Health Minister said every step must be taken to protect elderly people who are vulnerable in nursing homes.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Catherine Shanahan: Unflappable Tony Holohan’s bedside manner calms an uneasy nation

Dr Tony Holohan seemingly has few faults yet his self-belief may lead to his downfall writes Catherine Shanahan

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Covid19: Ireland records highest number of deaths so far with 14 fatalities; 294 new cases

Another 14 deaths have been confirmed in Ireland by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2020

Covid-19: Second death confirmed as total number of cases reaches 129

The Department of Health has announced that a person in the east of the country has passed away.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: 10 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland; Total now at 34

There are now 34 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, the Department of Health has announced.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Three more cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland

All three cases are associated with close contact with a confirmed case.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Five new coronavirus cases bring total to 18 confirmed in Republic of Ireland

Five new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Four new coronavirus cases confirmed in west of Ireland

There are two male and two female patients, from the western part of the country.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Public Health chief says alcohol laws should limit licenced premises

The Director of Public Health for the south of Ireland has said future alcohol laws should look to restrict the number of new licenced premises in problem drinking areas.

Wed, 29 May, 2019

Survivors need more than redress — they need care and respect too

THESE are the terrible words of a Bethany Home survivor to fellow survivor Derek Leinster, who has for many years led the campaign for redress.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2013

We shouldn’t turn our backs on Protestant survivors of abuse

THE boy’s shoe laces were tied together.”

Thu, 13 Sep, 2012

HSE announces new position to develop national programmes

The HSE has announced the appointment of a new National Director of Risk, Quality and Clinical Care.

Tue, 28 Dec, 2010

Terror alert after deadly poison found

Fears of a terror attack on Britain were heightened today following the discovery of what appears to have been a makeshift laboratory for concocting the deadly poison ricin.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2003