Health

‘Shift away from solid fuel burning’ needed to boost air quality - EPA

The EPA has said that while Ireland's air quality is generally good, there are around 1,700 premature deaths caused by air pollution each year.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 September 2025

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Reduce the risk: key points to consider when it comes to quad safety

Reduce the risk: key points to consider when it comes to quad safety

NEWS 24 September 2025

DAERA doesn’t do enough in Brussels, says UFU

DAERA doesn’t do enough in Brussels, says UFU

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 September 2025

Editorial: men’s health is going backwards

Editorial: men’s health is going backwards

Editorial: men’s health is going backwards

VIEWPOINTS 24 September 2025

Too many men are living in poor health

Too many men are living in poor health

Too many men are living in poor health

HEALTH 24 September 2025

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Satellites on way to protect rural connectivity during emergencies

Satellites on way to protect rural connectivity during emergencies

The Government has awarded eir evo a contract to supply satellite services intended on keeping isolated rural communities online when land-based infrastructure fails.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Half a million ‘no shows’ to hospital appointments

Half a million ‘no shows’ to hospital appointments

The number of patients who ‘did not attend’ hospital appointments is almost equivalent to outpatient waiting list.

HEALTH 3 September 2025

Macra launches new mental health initiative

Macra launches new mental health initiative

The 'Ewe Go' campaign under the 'Make the Moove' initiative will allow people to get a pack sent to their home.

NEWS 3 September 2025

‘Elderly at risk’ as rural GP shortage continues

‘Elderly at risk’ as rural GP shortage continues

Some parts of rural Ireland are at risk of becoming GP blackspots, directly impacting elderly people and those living in isolated areas.

HEALTH 3 September 2025

Carlow mart events offering free advice, haircuts and first aid kits

Carlow mart events offering free advice, haircuts and first aid kits

The Department of Agriculture-funded events are coming up on 2 and 30 October in two marts in Co Carlow.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Western Teagasc advisers trained to help farmers stay safe from suicide

Western Teagasc advisers trained to help farmers stay safe from suicide

The HSE identified farmers as a priority group because research it conducted in 2023 showed 23% of farmers were considered at risk of suicide.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Conversation is the key to a smooth succession

Conversation is the key to a smooth succession

Farmers delaying having the talk about what comes next could be adding to their stress levels.

CL-FEATURES 3 September 2025

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Managing Farm Finances in shifting markets

Farmers have always been susceptible to shifting market prices, changing policies, and unpredictable weather. These external factors constantly reshape the financial landscape.

Managing Farm Finances in shifting markets

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