HIQA Patient Safety investigation report into services at Portlaoise Hospital
The Irish Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (ISQSH) notes the publication by HIQA of the report of the investigation into safety, quality and standards of services provided by the HSE to patients in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. It is clear that the HSE has failed patients in its duty of care, not […]
Final call to #PaintMyPub – Last chance to transform your local!
#PaintMyPub, the latest campaign from Sandtex Masonry Paint and Crown Paints Ireland, is asking the people of Ireland to nominate a pub in their area that they think is deserving of an exterior refresh! The closing date for entries is Monday, May 18th2015 so there’s still time to nominate your local. Get involved Make […]
Intel launches Mini Scientist Competition 2015 for Primary school students
This week Intel Ireland has launched the Mini Scientist competition for 2015. The Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition is a competition for Primary school students in which they develop science related projects which are then exhibited at fairs held within their own schools. Winning projects selected at this school level exhibition then go on to take part […]
30% of parents less likely to smoke while kids in the car
30% of parents in Ireland are less likely to smoke while their children are in the car, according to AA Motor Insurance. The revelation comes after the AA polled nearly 2,000 customers on how likely they would be to modify a range of habits while their kids are in tow. “I think it tells us […]
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Beef finishers determined to dig in on cattle prices – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said cattle finishers cannot afford to part with cattle at anything less than last week base prices of €4.20 for steers and €4.30 for heifers. He said the move by some factories to lower quotes is designed to destabilise the trade when numbers are tightening and all they are […]
Farmers need to prepare and plan when thinning to realise value of timber
IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Michael Fleming has advised farmers to prepare and plan before they start thinning. “There is too much money at stake to not familiarise yourself with what is involved with thinning, it is important to get some understanding of the products that will be harvested and the value of these products.” […]
INMO Trolley/Ward Watch Analyses Show Figures Still Increasing
April 2015 up 26% since April 2014 – (up 73% since April 2006) 35,135 patients on trolleys January-April 2015 – highest recorded for the 4 month period since records began The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has carried out analyses of its Trolley/Ward Watch figures ahead of its 3 day Annual Delegate Conference […]
AA WEATHERWATCH – RAINFALL WARNING
Level: Yellow The following Rainfall Warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Donegal. Rainfall totals of 25 to 32 mm expected through today and tonight with some spot flooding likely. Issued: Tuesday 05 May 2015 06:00 Valid: Tuesday 05 May 2015 06:00 to Wednesday 06 May 2015 06:00 Source: Met Eireann
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AA Hotels to visit over the May bank holiday
Words by Esther Moore O’Donoghue If you’re looking for a sedate and somewhat indulgent weekend, there are plenty of excellent hotel deals on offer around the country this May. Rather than spending endless hours trawling the internet in search of the perfect event, we have selected eleven AA Hotels that will definitely deliver. Dingle Skellig […]
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6 Home Insurance tips for first time home buyers
For first time home buyers finding the right house can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. From the initial flurry of finding a property that is right for you to going ‘sale agreed,’ it really is just the start of the process. Looking for a reliable home insurer that will help guard and nurture your new […]
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