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Clodagh Finn: It’s in all of our interests to create a country that truly cherishes the elderly

Some active, healthy and fit over-70s suddenly felt old, vulnerable and frail once lockdown was imposed, writes Clodagh Finn

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Your complete guide to keeping the kids amused during the summer holidays

School’s out. Wondering how to get through the next eight weeks? Ciara McDonnell has your complete guide to keeping the kids amused this summer.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Hospital spent €1.8m on deals that broke transparency rules, says review

A major hospital gave out €1.8m in taxpayers’ money to outside firms in deals which broke transparency rules and failed to follow strict competition laws.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2012

Opposition seeks Blood board sacking

Fine Gael has called for the sacking of the board of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to restore public confidence in the institution.

Mon, 27 Aug, 2001

Fine Gael urges Govt to replace IBTS board

Fine Gael’s Gay Mitchell has urged the Minister for Health, Michael Martin, to replace the entire board of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service following the resignation of its chairperson.

Sat, 25 Aug, 2001