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Stronger regulation of vape products urged after synthetic cannabinoids found

Stronger regulation of vape products urged after synthetic cannabinoids found

The substances are linked to ‘serious physical and mental health harms’.

Deposit return machines pose no biological risk to public health, study finds

Deposit return machines pose no biological risk to public health, study finds

The findings came amid public commentary raising concerns that the machines pose hygiene and infection control issues.

Health experts ‘working with all concerned’ after Hantavirus evacuation flight

Health experts ‘working with all concerned’ after Hantavirus evacuation flight

Two passengers who were on the virus-hit MV Hondius were flown home to Ireland on Sunday.

Royal Ulster Winter Fair cattle classes cancelled over bluetongue disease

Royal Ulster Winter Fair cattle classes cancelled over bluetongue disease

Suspected case of bird flu identified near Omagh

Suspected case of bird flu identified near Omagh

Broadcaster Marty Morrissey urges blood pressure check after family deaths

Broadcaster Marty Morrissey urges blood pressure check after family deaths

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Dodds

Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Dodds

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

MLAs are debating a motion calling for a full independent inquiry into delays to the completion of the new maternity and children’s hospital projects.

Simon Harris urges caution over Fianna Fáil pledge to liberalise drugs laws

Simon Harris urges caution over Fianna Fáil pledge to liberalise drugs laws

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

The Fine Gael leader said no detail had been given around the Fianna Fáil plan and said he would be opposed to it.

Harris defends decision to ‘evaluate’ how Ireland handled Covid pandemic

Harris defends decision to ‘evaluate’ how Ireland handled Covid pandemic

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

The Taoiseach said a Covid evaluation will ‘get to the bottom’ of the country’s response to the pandemic.