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<p>former Nphet member Philip Nolan was appointed CEO-designate of Taighde Éireann (Research Ireland), a Government-proposed merger of SFI and the Irish Research Council. Picture: PA</p>

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Court rejects Philip Nolan's bid to keep his employment status at Science Foundation Ireland

Former Nphet member's legal team did not push for him to return to his day-to-day functions as director general of the research agency but requested he would not be treated as dismissed

<p>The judge said the board was entitled to dismiss the director general “for no reason at all” in accordance with the terms of his contract, but the reasons for its decision are “no doubt connected” to disruption following the making of claims against Prof. Nolan (pictured) by five senior staff members last December.</p>

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Court refuses to significantly extend injunction stopping Philip Nolan's dismissal from SFI

<p>Professor Philip Nolan is asking Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy to extend orders he made in recent weeks preventing his dismissal from his director general role. File Picture: PA</p>

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Minister has intervened in dispute between Philip Nolan and Science Foundation Ireland, court told

Taoiseach visit to the US

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Science Foundation Ireland director Philip Nolan to remain in post until case returns to court

High Court halts dismissal of Professor Philip Nolan from Science Foundation Ireland

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High Court halts dismissal of Professor Philip Nolan from Science Foundation Ireland

Taoiseach visit to the US

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Government 'determined' to hold 'comprehensive' covid-19 inquiry — Varadkar

FILE PHOTO It is understood that Dr Tony Holohan has indicated to the Government that yesterday’s meeting of the National Public

Prof Philip Nolan appointed as chief of new agency by Government

He was chair of Nphet's Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group throughout the covid-19 pandemic

Tue, 30 May, 2023

18/02/21 Professor Philip Nolan, Chair of the NPHE

Irish Examiner view: Detailed probe of our response to Covid is long overdue

We need to learn lessons from how we dealt with pandemic in order to plan ahead

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

'No guarantees' we won't return to lockdown, warns Taoiseach

'No guarantees' we won't return to lockdown, warns Taoiseach

Micheál Martin said the modelling on Covid case numbers is very worrying, with a peak expected in the coming weeks

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Covid Media Briefing Wednesday 20th October 2021

Cianan Brennan: Nphet must ensure its Covid messaging is based on science not politics

The Irish public needs clear and unambiguous communication from politicians and officials alike

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

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Health officials defend end of close contact tracing in schools and creches

Professor Philip Nolan says risk associated with allowing an asymptomatic in-school contact to stay in the classroom was 'low compared with the impact of excluding that child from school'

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Wednesday 14th July 2021

'Covid 'may contribute to overall immunity' for children, says Niac chair

Niac chair, Dr Karina Butler told the Oireachtas Health Committee 'Covid is not something that you want to expose your children to.”

Wed, 15 Sep, 2021

Tony Holohan 'hopeful' Covid restrictions will be removed by Christmas

Tony Holohan 'hopeful' Covid restrictions will be removed by Christmas

Nphet also announced a further 1,571 new cases of the coronavirus, with the CMO describing the current incidence rate as 'extremely high'

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021

Holohan: Vaccination success could see further lifting of restrictions within weeks

Holohan: Vaccination success could see further lifting of restrictions within weeks

Some 1,408 cases of the virus were notified on Wednesday, with hospitalisations up ten to 152

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

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Covid surge due to 'exceptional growth' in infections among young people aged 16 to 18

'We don't know how bad it's going to get' minister warns as new cases surge past 1,000

Sat, 17 Jul, 2021

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Nphet: A fourth Covid-19 wave can no longer be stopped

As Ireland's death toll hits 5,000, health officials warn of exponential surge of the Delta variant

Fri, 02 Jul, 2021

18/02/21 Professor Philip Nolan, Chair of the NPHE

Maynooth professor challenges university president's handling of academic row

Prof. Paul Donovan said that he disagreed with Prof. Nolan’s view that a row between the two academics was affecting the work of the school.

Fri, 14 May, 2021

Dep of Health Covid -19 update

Covid-19: Situation stable and possibly improving, health officials say

But they warn the picture could change rapidly due to the Easter weekend, with the impact of that holiday likely to hit in a week to ten days

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

'Volatile' Covid-19 situation puts reopening on April 5 in doubt

'Volatile' Covid-19 situation puts reopening on April 5 in doubt

Nphet considers enhanced public health measures as fears grow that Ireland is facing into a fourth wave of the virus

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe

Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe

Health official warns against socialising on St Patrick's Day, while immunity expert explains why AstraZeneca jab was suspended

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

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Covid-19 confirmed as 'significant factor' in four stillbirths

Npeht says that, of 15 cases of Covid placentitis reported globally, five have occurred in Ireland.

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

No change to mask advice for children as Nphet reports downward trend in Covid markers

No change to mask advice for children as Nphet reports downward trend in Covid markers

Senior Hiqa expert says the benefit of masks for primary school children may be marginal — and could even add to their anxiety

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

'It could take six weeks before daily Covid-19 cases drop to 200'

'It could take six weeks before daily Covid-19 cases drop to 200'

Some elements of restrictions are likely to remain in place until the end of the year, according to Dr Ronan Glynn

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Businesses flouting Covid restrictions risk 'throwing away' progress against virus

Businesses flouting Covid restrictions risk 'throwing away' progress against virus

The head of the HSE has urged businesses and the public not to throw away the progress made in suppressing the spread of Covid-19 amid signs that compliance with public health restrictions is beginning to crumble.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 25th February 2021

Early signs that vaccines are driving down Ireland's Covid infection rates

Nphet outline how vaccination programme is reducing infection rates among nursing home residents and healthcare workers

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

Nphet: Not yet the time to consider reopening schools

Nphet: Not yet the time to consider reopening schools

'We are still seeing a level of disease transmission in the community that is far too high for a million people to go back'

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

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Letters to the Editor: Infection risk has robbed blind people of touch

National Council for the Blind of Ireland pleads for volunteers during Covid-19

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021

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Doubt cast on plans to reopen construction sites on March 5

“Looking at the data that’s in front of us, we need the epidemiological situation to improve and continue to improve," said the Deputy CMO

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021

Letters to the Editor: School closures may become stain on the nation

Letters to the Editor: School closures may become stain on the nation

The delay in the reopening of schools during the third wave of the pandemic will be a stain on our national conscience unless we act now. There is a distinction between children with special needs and children who are vulnerable.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Fergus Finlay: The Magnificent Seven have shown us how to beat the enemy

Fergus Finlay: The Magnificent Seven have shown us how to beat the enemy

I’m not going to give you my list of all-time favourite movies, because I don’t want you to know how shallow and superficial I am. But I will bow to no-one in declaring The Magnificent Seven to be one of the best cowboy films of all time.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Terry Prone: 'Don't tell me things can't change'. That's exactly the hopeful note we needed

Terry Prone: 'Don't tell me things can't change'. That's exactly the hopeful note we needed

One of the simplest lines expressed the obstinacy of optimism we all need, right now: “Don't tell me things can't change.”

Mon, 25 Jan, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 15th October

Covid-19: Ireland facing 2,500 cases per day by Halloween

Nphet issues warning as 1,205 more cases were announced on Thursday, along with three further deaths

Fri, 16 Oct, 2020

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 15th October

Covid-19: Ireland facing 2,500 cases per day by Halloween

Nphet issues warning as 1,205 more cases were announced on Thursday, along with three further deaths

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

Foreign travel is too risky, warn experts

Foreign travel is too risky, warn experts

Travelling abroad is too risky at the moment, warns a microbial diseases expert.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

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

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

The Department of Health has announced there have been 24 new confirmed cases of the virus in the country.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Advice 'has been very clear' - don't book a foreign holiday, officials urge

Advice 'has been very clear' - don't book a foreign holiday, officials urge

The chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group for the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has urged the public to give careful consideration before travelling abroad.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

One death, three new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Ireland

One death, three new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Ireland

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has confirmed that one person with Covid-19 has died today.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: International travel a ‘big risk’ to Ireland

Coronavirus: International travel a ‘big risk’ to Ireland

The Health Minister says the "big risk" of a spike in coronavirus cases comes from international travel.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Holohan 'beyond worried' coronavirus infections could increase when air travel restrictions lifted

Holohan 'beyond worried' coronavirus infections could increase when air travel restrictions lifted

Chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, says he's “beyond worried” Covid-19 infections could increase here when more air travel is allowed into the country.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

NPHET: Young people contracting coronavirus 'an emerging source of concern'

NPHET: Young people contracting coronavirus 'an emerging source of concern'

While the spread of the virus is largely contained, there is still more work to do, as the reopening of the economy gathers pace.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Virus 'suppressed' in nursing homes but slight rise in travel cases

Virus 'suppressed' in nursing homes but slight rise in travel cases

Health officials say Covid-19 has essentially been suppressed in institutional settings like nursing homes.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

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

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

Professor Philip Nolan, head of the modelling advisory group on the disease, says the number of people in intensive care is declining slowly.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Second wave of Covid-19 is probable in Ireland, says modelling expert

Second wave of Covid-19 is probable in Ireland, says modelling expert

Professor Philip Nolan, who chairs the modelling advisory group on Covid-19, said if a second wave comes, there will be a more targeted approach.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Move to phase two set for green light

Coronavirus: Move to phase two set for green light

The Government is expected today to give the go-ahead for Ireland to move to phase two of the road map for reopening the economy, with some additional measures under consideration.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Brian Keegan: The harshness of lockdown doesn't have to be followed by the harshness of austerity

Brian Keegan: The harshness of lockdown doesn't have to be followed by the harshness of austerity

With the ever-improving news about the control of the pandemic, it is natural that we would look to other countries which had to deal with coronavirus earlier than we had, and see how they are managing their exit from the restrictions and lockdowns.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Majority of those who died with Covid-19 had underlying condition, figures reveal

Majority of those who died with Covid-19 had underlying condition, figures reveal

The median age of those who died after contracted the coronavirus is 83, the figures reveal.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Reports airport quarantine period arrivals in Ireland may be eased

Coronavirus: Reports airport quarantine period arrivals in Ireland may be eased

Top health official Philip Nolan says the Covid-19 situation has become "astonishingly stable".

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Loss of smell and taste now official Covid-19 symptoms

Loss of smell and taste now official Covid-19 symptoms

A loss of smell and taste will now officially be added to the symptoms of Covid-19, allowing for those with no other discernible symptoms to seek a test from their GP.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

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

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

€350-a-week Covid-19 payment stays until August

€350-a-week Covid-19 payment stays until August

The €350-a-week Covid-19 payment looks set to remain in place until the lifting of restrictions in August and will be tapered down over several months after that, it can be revealed.

Fri, 22 May, 2020