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Patient Flow Team urges more step-down facilities amid hospital bed shortages
Photo credit: Pexels In Irish hospitals, discharged patients aged over 75 often have nowhere to go, adding to pressure on medical staff to manage their care. By Iqra Siddiqui Delays in the discharge of older patients are putting huge pressure on hospital beds, according to the patient flow and bed management team in an Irish…
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In the Square Tallaght, Dublin, retail staff report significant declines in sales and working hours following the post-holiday downturn. Many employees experience financial strain due to reduced hours and an increase in online shopping. Managers express concern for the future of retail jobs, hoping for improved sales as spring approaches.
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In recent years, Dublin city has witnessed a sustained increase in rent, property prices, and everyday living costs. Recent housing data show that the average rent in Dublin is now significantly higher than before the COVID‑19 pandemic, with the standard rents for new tenancies standing at about €2,186 per month in 2025. According to rental market reports, before the pandemic,…
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By Iqra Siddiqui Several Doctors from diverse backgrounds in Ireland said frequent hospital rotations upend their lives, posing commuting challenges and an endless search for accommodation amid the housing crisis. According to the HSE rotation scheme, hospital doctors must relocate to a new hospital after three or six months, which some healthcare professionals say can…
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The “I Can’t Go On” writer/director reveals her early inspirations and addresses the challenging realities of breaking into the film industry. By Oscar Meagher Laoisa Sexton never set out to be a filmmaker. In her own words, “I’m an actor, and then I started plays, and one thing just led to another.” “I grew up…
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By Adam Jackson The Irish Government will be providing interpretation services for meetings held in Ireland throughout the country’s first EU Presidency since Irish reached full status as an official EU language. European Affairs and Defence Minister Thomas Byrne signed an agreement in January providing interpretation services for informal ministerial meetings and summits in Ireland. …
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Dublin-based skating group 50 First Skates rolls into the new year, bigger and better than ever. They hope to have more safe spaces for expression and creativity while confronting challenges. By Alex Cloud The skating group has expressed their experiences with random people showing up to skate meetings and making the members feel uncomfortable. Nicole Douglas, also known as Ballsy Wallsy on Instagram, explains that her skating group 50…
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