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Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns

A “key” check-up for new mothers is often being treated as a tick box exercise, a patient champion group has warned. Healthwatch England said the six-week postnatal checks are “failing” new mothers. It warned many of the assessments are not taking ...

21 Mar 2023 at 06:00

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Offaly Dóchas group offer counselling to those affected by CervicalCheck scandal

Offaly's Dócas Cancer Support Group have moved to reassure Offaly women by offering their counselling services to those affected by the recent Cervical Check scandal. In a statement, they said, "If you have been affected by the Cervical Check ...

15 May 2018 at 15:32

Sport

Parliament urged to hold ‘crucial’ debate into affordability checks

A debate in parliament on the subject of controversial affordability checks is “crucial”, according to Nevin Truesdale, chief executive of the Jockey Club. Industry leaders have warned that new regulations could cost the sport up to ...

29 Nov 2023 at 13:57

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Almost 300 motorists detected exceeding speed limit during National Slow Down Day

National Slow Down Day was held over a 24 hour period between 7am Friday, 18 October and 7am Saturday 19 October last. In total, An Garda Síochána and GoSafe checked 204,849 vehicles and detected 286 vehicles travelling in excess ...

20 Oct 2019 at 14:41

Sport

I am wondering when I ran over a black cat – Jody Morris on Swindon’s early red

Jody Morris was left ruing his luck after seeing his Swindon side reduced to 10 men in the first minute of their 1-0 defeat at home to promotion-chasing Stockport in League Two. Jacob Wakeling was given his marching orders for ...

25 Mar 2023 at 18:49

Motoring

GUIDE: Top tips to get your motoring year off to a good start

At the start of every new year, many of us often make resolutions as we aim to try and improve as a person. It may be going on a diet, exercising more or taking up a new activity or hobby, which can all get the year off on ...

29 Dec 2022 at 10:17

Sport

Affordability checks debate set for February

A debate will be held to discuss the implementation of affordability checks on February 26, the Petitions Committee has announced. Participants and fans of racing signed a petition, which needed 100,000 signatures to ...

12 Jan 2024 at 18:06

Sport

Affordability checks petition passes 100,000 signatures

Parliament will be forced to consider whether to hold a debate on the proposed implementation of betting affordability checks after a petition opposing such measures passed 100,000 signatures. Racing organisations ...

28 Nov 2023 at 22:16

Lifestyle

This new lifestyle checklist can help reduce dementia risk

People can take 12 steps to reduce their risk of getting dementia, according to a new brain health checker. The vast majority of people are not doing enough to ward off dementia in later life, according to ...

18 Jan 2023 at 10:41

Lifestyle

How to prep your home for when the clocks go back

Much as many of us will be welcoming an extra hour in bed and savouring the idea of cosy nights in, comfort food and candlelight, the clocks going back can be a bit of a shock if you get caught out. The ...

17 Oct 2023 at 08:45

National News

Dublin Airport issues new recommended passenger arrival times as situation at airport improves

Dublin Airport has relaxed its advice to passengers queuing for flights after security screening times significantly improved. It has now revised its recommended arrival times for passengers flying out ...

15 Aug 2022 at 15:39

National News

'A woman of great courage' - Taoiseach pays tribute to Cervical Check campaigner Vicky Phelan

CERVICAL Check cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has died following her lengthy battle with the disease. The mother-of-two, who was awarded the Freedom of Limerick earlier this year, passed away at ...

14 Nov 2022 at 12:40

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