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As Refillz shops emerge, cost and plastic reduction remain uncertain
By Iqra Siddiqui Plastic is embedded in everyday life, shaping how people shop, consume, and dispose. But refill shops are emerging as an alternative, offering a way to cut down on single-use packaging. But higher costs and convenience barriers continue to influence consumer behaviour. Experts suggest it could help reduce plastic waste. However, the question…
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In the last century, community pharmacy has undergone a transformation. Technology advancements and structural changes allowed pharmacy to move from an industry once dominated by independent pharmacies to larger, retail chains across the country. This allowed pharmacy as a career to become more family friendly and more accessible to women. Pharmacy has become a female-majority…
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In 2021, cocaine was the second most common main problem drug. In 2021, for the first time, the National Drug Treatment Reporting System (NDTRS) recorded more cocaine than heroin cases among those treated for drugs as a main problem. Cannabis was the third most common reported drug problem.
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By Emily Byrne The latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) daily trolley watch reveal that 560 patients are without beds, 22 of which are under 16 (November 7th). Figures from mid-November last year show similarly high numbers, with 409 admitted patients without a bed on November 16th, 2021. Pre-pandemic figures show…
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By Sadhbh McDonnell On the 25th of October, the Irish Government announced later closing times for pubs and clubs around Ireland, as part of a major new overhaul of licensing laws in Ireland. The new reform has been brought forward by Justice Minister Helen McEntee in hopes to modernise Ireland’s laws around nightlife, which can…
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By Isabel Ní Challaráin Tá an Pop Up Gaeltacht ag dul ó neart go neart, sé bhliana ónár thosaigh sé. Six years on from its first event in Bar Rua on Clarendon Street, the Pop Up Gaeltacht is still bringing people together to speak their ‘cúpla focail’. On the last Thursday of every month, the…
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