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“Prescriber mode, pharmacist mode”: Dublin Pharmacist On Life under the Common Conditions Service
In January and February of 2026, the HSE and PSI began the rollout of a new service for community pharmacy across Ireland called the Common Conditions Service. This campaign was to enable community pharmacists to provide advice and offer expanded treatment options to…
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Students Turn to SVP To Bridge Gaps in Government College Funding
Students receiving Government grants are still turning to charitable assistance to meet the costs of university, with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) reporting that its education bursaries support over 2,000 students. SVP said its Education and Training bursary fund had…
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E-scooter legislation – Driving kids off the roads?
Photo by Ernest Ojeh on Unsplash The recent ban on e-scooters for under 18s has left many questioning the practicality behind the new legislation. Speaking on behalf of Minister of State for Transport Sean Canney, his private secretary Amanda Corley said…
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New €2,000 energy grant still leaves homeowners facing costs
A new €2,000 Government grant for homeowners replacing fossil-fuel heating systems with heat pumps has come into effect, but the cost of a full retrofit could still leave some households facing significant bills. The boiler scrappage grant became available as part of a…
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Chloe Michelle Howarth on Uplifting Queer Narratives Through Modern Irish Literature
COVID-19 arrives in March of 2020 with a peculiar pause as society closes its doors. In Dublin, IADT student Chloe Michelle Howarth begins to pack her bags to head back to her family home in West Cork to quarantine. Somewhere within that still…
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Urgent Appeal as Blood Supply Drops and Donors Age
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors across Ireland. Media Credits: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service/ Pexels.com The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has made an urgent appeal for blood donors, as Ireland’s blood supply faces a…
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Over 5,000 Arrested During Student Protests in France
Protests in France over poor school conditions, limited resources and staff shortages have been getting worse over the past number of days with roughly 5,000 arrests made. The protests are ongoing with thousands of high school and university students gathering in cities across France…
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Light House Cinema Hoping for Two New Screens
The Light House Cinema has applied for planning permission to further extend their establishment. For some, the addition of two new screens would be a welcome addition to a place where with arts, culture, and tourism all coexist a short distance from each…
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Local Response Following Citywest High Speed Chase
A high speed chase and roadside brawl outside of Citywest Shopping Centre, was captured and posted onto social media on Sunday the 13th of September. As the incident is added to an expanding list of chaotic incidents that have shocked the community,…
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Carbon tax plants concern on farmers
Photo by Jed Owen on Unsplash With the new carbon tax increase arriving later this year the already anxious farmers look upon the 2026 budget with concern. The Budget 2026 is set to be announced October 6th this year, and the announced…
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