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Children with special needs ‘left in limbo’ over assessment delays, TD warns

Children with special needs have been failed by the State, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said youngsters have been “left in limbo” by long delays in being assessed. He said there are 17,000 children waiting on initial contact with ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

Local News

Limerick hospitals play catch-up on services after averted strikes

COMMUNITY and healthcare services in Limerick and the Mid-West are playing catch-up after 72 hours of strike action were averted following intense Labour Court talks on Monday. As a result of the strike action on January 30, and on February 5 and ...

15 Feb 2019 at 13:00

Local News

Pandemic bonus for frontline workers expected in next payroll

A bonus payment for frontline healthcare workers in recognition of their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to come through in their next payroll, it has been confirmed. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly welcomed ...

15 Apr 2022 at 13:33

New monkeypox cases confirmed in Ireland as popular holiday destinations with highest cases named

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New monkeypox cases confirmed in Ireland with popular holiday destinations having highest cases

Six cases of monkeypox have now been confirmed in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) confirmed that it has now been notified of six confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ireland. "This was not unexpected following ...

02 Jun 2022 at 18:05

Twenty new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Limerick as more than 1,000 new cases are reported in Ireland

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Twenty new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Limerick as more than 1,000 are reported in Ireland

A FURTHER 20 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Limerick – bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 285. Figures released by the Department of Health this Wednesday evening, show there are now a total of 12,547 ...

15 Apr 2020 at 19:54

Covid-19

BREAKING: 12 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Limerick as 14 more deaths are reported in Ireland

A FURTHER 12 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Limerick – bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 234. Figures released by the Department of Health this Sunday evening, show there are now a total of 9,655 ...

12 Apr 2020 at 19:34

Local News

Western Building Systems only valid bidder for €14m University Hospital Limerick contract

THE COMPANY that was offered a €14m contract to construct University Hospital Limerick’s 60-bed block was the only valid bidder, the Limerick Leader can reveal. In an unscheduled visit to UHL, Minister for Health Simon ...

21 Aug 2019 at 22:00

Health

‘Forward momentum’ as Limerick ambulance crew stage day three of strike action

MEMBERS of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in Limerick have indicated again that they will return to the picket lines for an additional two days if their union is not recognised by the Government and management. ...

28 Feb 2019 at 18:19

Health

Limerick patients left ‘in Limbo’ over delay in illness benefit payments

THE DEPARTMENT of Social Protection has been criticised for failing GPs as a number of patients in Limerick have been “left in Limbo” over a delay in illness benefit payments. The problem surrounds the introduction ...

16 Sept 2018 at 12:00

Local News

WATCH: Labour Party leader says Limerick city northside 'desperately needs' walk-in centre

THE LEADER of the Labour Party, Alan Kelly, has told the Taoiseach that the Limerick City North electoral district "desperately needs" a walk-in test centre, following a surge in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. ...

24 Sept 2020 at 17:00

Planning

Irish Cement hearing in Limerick: Tyre-burn plan 'counter-productive and unnecessary'

IRISH Cement’s plans to burn tyres and other recyclable materials is “counter-productive and unnecessary” and goes against EU and government policy. That’s the view of environmental consultant Jack O’Sullivan, ...

31 Aug 2017 at 07:00

Local News

Drinkaware release calculator to keep tabs on your drinking this May Bank Holiday Weekend

AS the summer season begins, Drinkaware is calling on people to monitor their alcohol consumption this May Bank Holiday weekend using their online calculator. 50,000 people have used the Drinkaware Drinks ...

03 May 2018 at 17:40

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