Karen Creed

The agreement would see staff rostered over seven days, as opposed to five (Stock image)

HSE says agreement reached on weekend rosters

The Health Service Executive has said agreement has been reached with health unions on the introduction of an extended working day and week in the HSE and HSE funded agencies.

Health • 17 mins

Just before 5am on Burrow beach several Fingal County Council workers arrived to begin picking up the rubbish

Increase in litter on beaches during fine weather

There is a "noticeable" increase in litter on beaches during the fine weather, according to those who are part of clean-up operations.

Ireland • 21 Jun

The High Court heard how Leona Macken, a mother of two young daughters, now has incurable cancer

Woman, 38, with incurable cancer receives HSE apology

A 38-year-old woman with incurable cancer has received an apology in court from the HSE over the "failings" that occurred in two smear tests which "led to" her diagnosis.

Courts • 03 Jun

Some people arrived overnight to start queuing at the housing development Seven Mills

Hundreds queue as new homes go on sale in Dublin

Hundreds of people queued up as a new housing development went on sale in Dublin 22, between Clondalkin and Lucan.

Dublin • 24 May

Brendan Gleeson with the Lord Mayor, Emma Blain and his award in recognition of his outstanding achievements in acting and social justice (photo: RollingNews.ie)

Brendan Gleeson among recipients of Lord Mayor Award

Brendan Gleeson and Rhasidat Adeleke were among several people who received awards from the Lord Mayor of Dublin at a ceremony.

Dublin • 24 May

The number of births by women under 20 in 2004 was 2,560 and last year the number was down to 634

79% drop in 20 years in women aged under 20 giving birth

The number of women under the age of 20 giving birth has dropped significantly in the last 20 years, figures from the Central Statistics Office have shown.

Ireland • 23 May

The fire occurred at an apartment building in the Northwood area

Fire at apartment complex in north Dublin

Firefighters and emergency services are at the scene of a fire in an apartment block in north Dublin.

Dublin • 14 May

It is alleged that Gemma O'Doherty unlawfully used an image of the plaintiff's son in an article linking unexplained deaths to the Covid-19 vaccination (file image)

Solicitor hopes case against Gemma O'Doherty can proceed

The solicitor representing a bereaved mother who is suing former journalist Gemma O'Doherty has said he hopes the case can now proceed to a full hearing following a recent High Court judgment.

Courts • 14 May

Yesterday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote on social media appealing to the Taoiseach to 'not ruin the love story' between Irish and Hungarian patriots

Taoiseach responds to criticism from Hungarian PM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Hungarians and Irish people get on very well as he responded to comments made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Ireland • 13 May

Minister James Lawless described the "uncertainty" in the US university sector around research and with federal programmes having their funding cut

Ireland could be home for 'brightest minds' says minister

Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless said Ireland would be a good home for the "best and brightest minds" who are considering relocating from the US.

Politics • 13 May