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The HSE had warned that cases of flu could peak during Christmas week as families gathered to celebrate, with particular concern for those under 14 and over 65. Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE, told us where we are in the flu season, and what to expect going forward.

Jerry spoke to the Kerry Sinn Féin TD whose argument that it was unconstitutional for so-called ‘super junior’ ministers be present at Cabinet meetings was rejected by the High Court. Jerry also asked him for his views on the statement by the CEO of the HSE that the process to fire public sector workers, who are not performing, should be speeded up. Pa Daly also outlined why he believes there needs to be a new public building for Tralee.

Tony O' Brien- Former Chief Executive of the HSE

Flu cases are expected to peak this week as Ireland enters the Christmas period amid already intense pressure on hospitals and emergency departments. The HSE is urging caution as influenza, RSV and COVID-19 circulate.Joining Ciara to discuss is GP, Dr Maire Finn and Dr Marc-Alain Widdowson, Team Lead for Communicable Diseases at the WHO.

SIPTU members employed by the HSE as Health Care Assistants in Home Support being balloted for industrial action, Joe from O'Crualaoi Butchers shares tips for your Christmas dinner, Team Hope's Christmas shoebox appeal, Mike Shyne from socktalk.ie, Ruby's Reading Reviews! and Mark Malone, our movie reviewer, shares his thoughts on Fackham Hall and Honey Don't! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Eamonn O'Moore, Director of National Health Protection with the HSE

CareDoc employees will begin a 24-hour strike today due to a dispute over HSE funding not being paid to workers. Caredoc provides GP out-of-hours services in the southeast of the country, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and south Tipperary. We heard from Ger McNally, SIPTU Health Organiser.

CareDoc employees will begin a 24-hour strike today due to a dispute over HSE funding not being paid to workers. Caredoc provides GP out-of-hours services in the southeast of the country, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and south Tipperary. We heard from Ger McNally, SIPTU Health Organiser.

A West Clare woman is hoping to be a voice for under-represented communities in her region on a new forum focused on community safety issues. Kilmurry McMahon community nurse and West Clare Aontú representative June Dillon has been appointed by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to the Clare Local Community Safety Partnership. The LCSP, which has yet to convene, will act as a successor to the now-disbanded Joint Policing Committee and will facilitate discussions on local crime-related between between elected representatives, community members, Gardaí, the HSE and others. June has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that many people in the west of the county don't know where to turn when crime strikes.

The HSE is warning of extra potent drugs entering the Irish market ahead of the Christmas season. Drugs such as MDMA or other synthetic substances being falsely sold as ketamine.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss this is Patricia Casey, Consultant Psychiatrist in the Mater Hospital and Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at University College Dublin and Kristy Morrison Keating, who has spoken out online of her own struggles with cocaine and the prevalence among your people.

Code Vert est le Podcast d'actualité en droit de l'environnement proposé par Lefebvre Dalloz.  Notre rédaction décrypte pour vous les actualités marquantes de la matière, accompagnées de retours concrets de professionnels et de praticiens sur l'évolution de la réglementation. A vos casques !  Dans cet épisode spécialement dédié à la question climatique :  Domitille Bordeaux, rédactrice Lefebvre Dalloz, fait le bilan de la Conférence de Bélèm de 2025 sur les changements climatiques (COP 30) ; Lise Lafille, juriste en droit de l'environnement, revient sur deux décisions récentes : la décision du Conseil d'Etat du 6 novembre dernier qui confirme l'amende infligée à CNEWS pour propos climatosceptiques et l'Affaire « Grande-Synthe » sur la trajectoire climatique de la France ; Laura Guégan, chef de rubrique HSE, pointe l'action en justice contre l'Etat français dans le cadre du Dieselgate et revient sur la décision de la Cour de cassation du 24 septembre 2025 concernant le marché automobile et les mesures européennes anti-pollution ; Anne-Laure Tulpain, juriste en droit de l'environnement, reçoit Anne Stévignon, docteure en droit et juriste au sein de l'association Notre affaire à tous et Rémi Nouailhac, avocat et responsable juridique développement durable chez TotalEnergies, pour analyser sur le fond le jugement rendu par le tribunal judiciaire de Paris le 23 octobre 2025 opposant plusieurs associations à TotalEnergies dans une affaire de pratiques commerciales trompeuses en raison d'allégations sur son « ambition d'atteindre la neutralité carbone ». Un podcast présenté par Gaëlle Guyard, chef de rubrique, et réalisé par Olivier Cizel, rédacteur en chef adjoint, et Jérémy Martin, journaliste, Lefebvre Dalloz.  Musique : Alex MakeMusic - Good Vibe  Crédits : Laurent Fabius à la Cop21 : le projet veut contenir le réchauffement "en-deçà de 2°", AFP (VI-MMD-MMV830675_TFR)Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The HSE is facing calls to invest in upgrading or rebuilding St Joseph's Hospital in Ennis. It's after An Coimisúin Pleanála rejected contentious plans for a 100 bed replacement facility to be constructed on a green space at St Flannan's College. The community hospital was due to cost €25m, but the development has been refused due to wastewater capacity issues. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly believes the funds should be redirected to the site of the existing community hospital on the Lifford Road.

Ireland is the latest country impacted by the rise in high-potency MDMA in the European market, with the HSE issuing a statement confirming that small pills can inflict significant damage when taken. Prof Eamon Keenan, HSE national clinical lead for addiction services, outlines the risks and symptoms of usage with Anton.

There have been further warnings today about the spread of flu. HSE figures show that last week there were 28 outbreaks in hospitals and 23 in nursing homes, with several nursing homes in the North advising families not to visit. To gauge the situation Rachel talked to Tadhg Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland.

The HSE is warning of high-strength MDMA in circulation this Christmas. MDMA is a synthetic drug also known as Ecstasy. Highly potent versions of the drug have been linked to several deaths. Rachel was joined by Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE National Clinical Lead for Addiction Services.

Drinkaware has launched its new Christmas campaign, “Gift Yourself Tomorrow,” encouraging adults to drink more mindfully over the festive season so they can wake up refreshed and ready to enjoy the moments that matter. New research from the Drinkaware Barometer shows a growing appetite for healthier drinking habits in Ireland — especially among younger adults — but awareness of the HSE's low-risk drinking guidelines remains very low. The campaign aims to bridge that gap with practical tips, alcohol-free options, and tools to help people stay in control during the busy party season. Alan Morrissey had a chat with Maedhbh Firmino da Silva, Deputy Manager at Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Drinkaware LinkedIn

As the flu season kicks into full swing, there has been an upsurge in cases which are leading to hospitalisations. It is predicted that the peak of the flu season and hospitalisations will be around Christmas week or even into early January. Could we have done more to prevent this in the form of enhanced vaccines? Well, the HSE didn't deem enhanced vaccines cost-effective this year, but there has been political pushback, particularly from backbench government TDs. We discussed the pros and cons of the standard flu vaccine with local TD and GP Martin Daly. The problem of aggressive seagulls in Galway city centre has been highlighted on a number of occasions on our programme over the past number of years. In severe cases, people have been attacked by the birds, and some have required medical attention. They have also been associated problems like taking food off people, and defecating on locals. We discussed the ongoing problem of bullish seagulls in Galway City with Fine Gael Councillor Frank Fahy. He wants bylaws enacted to fine businesses who are not disposing of their litter correctly, as some businesses leave their rubbish out in bags which can be pecked and opened up by the birds. We also discussed the potential of a 'puppy patrol' or falconry to deter these birds from terrorising the city centre. Australia has announced a social media ban on certain platforms for teenagers under the age of 16. It came into effect in the middle of the week. We discussed whether this should be introduced here in Ireland and the European Union with a number of contributors. We heard first from a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Gort who admits that more needs to be done to safeguards teens on social media, but doesn't believe an outright ban is the way to go. We also heard from Alex Cooney, the CEO of Cybersafe Kids, who gave her thoughts on the issue, and we got the political opinion of Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas. All agree that things need to change when it comes to social media, but they have varying views on whether or not there should be an outright ban for under 16s. It's that time of year again! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Renmore Pantomime Society are celebrating 45 years in existence. They're putting on a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, the iconic panto. We were at their launch night in the Connacht Hotel and we spoke to the director, the choreographer, playwright, and Jack himself. They are due to open their show in the Town Hall Theatre at the end of the month. Find tickets and all the details on tht.ie

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we explore how ALONE and the HSE's Enhanced Community Care (ECC) programme collaborate to support older adults in relation to many areas of their health and wellbeing and fundamentally to live well at home. Our guests are Catriona Brennan, Candidate, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, frailty, Gail Flynn, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, older persons, and Aileen O'Reilly, Head of Research, Evaluation and policy at ALONE. Through real-life case studies and expert insights, the discussion highlights the value of comprehensive geriatric assessments, community partnerships, and practical supports - from home adaptations to befriending services. Listeners will gain an understanding of how joined up person-centred care helps older people maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing, while also easing pressure on healthcare services.   Produced by GKMedia.ie

Over 900 medical card holders in Newmarket-on-Fergus will see their care transition to Clarecastle from the first of January. The HSE has confirmed that following an extensive unsuccessful search for a new GP premises in the south Clare village, medical care for the 927 card holders on the panel of Dr Colum Gavin will be provided at Saffron and Blue Medical Clinic in Clarecastle from the start of next year. Since June 2020, GP services for this cohort have been based out of Carrigoran Nursing Home outside the village, and the move will see roughly 50 Carrigoran residents now forced to travel to Clarecastle to see a doctor. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe says the Minister for Health and HSE must redouble their efforts to find a suitable premises in Newmarket.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Orange wind alert for Galway as Storm Bram hits Ireland   We get an update from Met Eireann  Road closures and car park closures in the city   We hear how Galwegians can protect their homes and businesses  The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment joins us - get your questions for him in  RSA urge parents not to Gift E-Scooters, Quad Bikes or Scrambler Bikes to Children This Christmas  10am-11am It's been revealed the HSE did not offer enhanced flu vaccine for over 65s as 1,500 people hospitalised   Comedy campaign victory signals ‘chink of light' in Arts Council  Galway to light up in green as Samaritans highlight human connection on the longest night   11am-12pm Galway theatre group KATS brings its annual supper theatre show to the Galway Bay Hotel  Evergreen slot   Music Mornings - Renmore Panto

Dans l'épisode de Vigilance du mois de décembre :Elodie Uzureau, chef de projet senior Climat et RSE chez Toovalu, décrit une stratégie bas-carbone adaptée aux PME ;Anne-Laure Tulpain, journaliste spécialisée en environnement chez Lefebvre Dalloz, revient sur le financement des énergies carbonées et décarbonées ;et Laura Guégan, journaliste spécialisée en HSE chez Lefebvre Dalloz, évoque les mutations démographiques actuelles et leurs conséquences en terme d'emplois des jeunes, des femmes et des seniors. Présentation Sophie Bridier ; montage Angeline Doudoux, journalistes chez Lefebvre DallozHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans l'épisode de Vigilance du mois de décembre :Elodie Uzureau, chef de projet senior Climat et RSE chez Toovalu, décrit une stratégie bas-carbone adaptée aux PME ;Anne-Laure Tulpain, journaliste spécialisée en environnement chez Lefebvre Dalloz, revient sur le financement des énergies carbonées et décarbonées ;et Laura Guégan, journaliste spécialisée en HSE chez Lefebvre Dalloz, évoque les mutations démographiques actuelles et leurs conséquences en terme d'emplois des jeunes, des femmes et des seniors. Présentation Sophie Bridier ; montage Angeline Doudoux, journalistes chez Lefebvre DallozHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This year's flu season has arrived a few weeks early, with a new highly virulent varient (H3N2 subclade K) in circulation. Bernard Gloster, Chief Executive of the HSE, speaks to This Week.

The health service excutive has again apologised to the family of Niamh McNally who died in the emergency department in UHL. In a statement this afternoon the HSE mid west said a review had made a number of recommendations and that these were being implemented. To discuss the details,Sandra Broderick Regional Executive Officer for HSE Mid-West.

A new and potent strain of flu is taking hold across the country, with the HSE urging people to get vaccinated before Christmas.The increase in cases means the health service could be under sustained pressure in the coming weeks.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor with the Medical Independent and Monaghan-based GP, Illona Duffy.

Figures published this lunchtime show that presentations to emergency departments and hospitalisations from flu have doubled in one week. To discuss this Dr. Eamonn O'Moore, HSE's director of health protection.

A date for the full transfer of governance of a West Clare nursing home to the HSE has been set. At the most recent meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, HSE Midwest has confirmed the target completion date of the transfer of business legal agreement for St Senan's Nursing Home in Kilrush is May 2026. The centre, which currently cares for 20 residents, has been subject to significant capital upgrades as part of a €2 million investment from the HSE in January 2024. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says it's crucial to get one of the cornerstones of West Clare back to full operating capacity.

Ireland's birth rate has fallen by 20% in just 11 years according a new report from the HSE which shows 53,185 babies were born last year compared to 67,263 in 2014.Dr Carmel Hannan, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at University of Limerick, and Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, join The Last Word to discuss why birth rates continue to fall and what economic and social challenges are created by this.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sean Barnes, President of Wolf Executives and former VP of IT, HR, ESG, and Leadership Development in oil and gas, shares how building a personal brand became the biggest unlock of his life. From introverted “IT nerd” hiding behind a keyboard… …to an executive leading multiple functions and launching his own company… Sean walks through the exact mindset shifts and strategies that helped him build a reputation as a problem solver, leader builder, and trusted executive partner. Using examples from brands like Nike, Lamborghini, and Louis Vuitton, Sean breaks personal branding down to its simplest form: What are you known for when you're not in the room?   Podcast Show Notes – Episode 257 | 11.25.2025 Episode Title: From Introverted IT Nerd to Executive Leader: Building a Powerful Personal Brand   Key Moments 00:00 – Opening and introduction 01:14 – Who actually has a personal brand? 01:53 – Nike vs. Reebok: what brand really is 03:29 – The introverted kid in the corner 04:21 – Discovering technology and drive 05:48 – Ladder climbed… purpose missing 07:06 – “I think I can lead HR” (and getting shut down) 10:39 – The email that changed everything 11:44 – Becoming VP of IT and HR overnight 12:08 – Learning to lead people, not just systems 13:11 – “All ships rise with the tide” 13:36 – Adding PMO and ESG to the mix 14:00 – Stacking domains: IT, HR, PMO, ESG, HSE, leadership development 15:08 – Entrepreneurship and adversity 15:40 – What this has to do with personal brand 16:06 – Lamborghini and Louis Vuitton: one-word associations 16:37 – Brand in its simplest form 17:20 – The three pillars: Clarity, Visibility, Value 17:37 – Clarity: getting real feedback (even from your nemesis) 18:55 – Aim your brand: who do you want to become? 19:29 – Visibility: how you show up in rooms and inboxes 20:28 – LinkedIn done simply 21:21 – Turning events into content 21:38 – Value: give more than you take 22:22 – The results: reputation, influence, and invitations 23:50 – Why this is a marathon, not a sprint 24:23 – Being spoiled for choice 25:33 – The playbook & closing challenge Key Takeaways Everyone already has a personal brand — it's what people say about you when you're not in the room, whether you've been intentional about it or not. Clarity comes first: you need to know what you're known for today and what you want to be known for tomorrow, then close that gap with deliberate growth. Visibility matters: how you show up in meetings, emails, conferences, and on LinkedIn shapes your executive presence and reputation. Value is the engine: approach every interaction by giving more than you take, even when it's tiring, that's how trust and reputation are built. Adversity and stretch roles are brand accelerators: saying yes to hard, unfamiliar opportunities forces growth and creates powerful stories about who you are as a leader. A strong personal brand gives you options: when you're known and trusted, you're no longer trapped in toxic cultures, you're “spoiled for choice” in your career.   Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com   https://www.seanbarnes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/ The Wolf Leadership Series: https://wolfexecutives.com/wolf-leadership-series/ YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com Twitter: https://x.com/the_seanbarnes https://x.com/wolfexecutives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15

A new flu strain has started to circulate with six people having died this winter from the flu already. EU health experts are saying the strain has arrived much earlier this year than usual, with the number of cases increasing by over 40% last week.Dr Éamonn O'Moore, Director of National Health Protection from the HSE explains how we can protect ourselves from the new subclade k flu strain.

Last week, the HSE launched its Caring for Kerry campaign in which it emphasised the need to address overcrowding in wards and long delays in the emergency department at UHK. The campaign was criticised for stating that people should not overstay their time in hospital and that they should only go to the ED in genuine emergencies. Jerry spoke to Julie O’Neill who’s HSE manager for Kerry.

There's a call for pressure to be kept on the HSE to re-establish a full-time GP practice on the main street of a Clare village. Newmarket-on-Fergus has been without a permanent general practitioner since the resignation of the previous occupier of the office in May of 2019. Saffron and Blue Medical Centre in Clarecastle currently operates a temporary practice at Carrigoran House which serves a medical card list of in excess of 800 people. Newmarket-on-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin claims a "void" is felt by locals.

Defibrillators when used are often lifesaving. With many registered defibrillators provided in towns and villages, they are a great resource.While registered, however, it can often be hard to locate. By adding these to Google Maps, residents and visitors will be able to find the nearest defibrillators in the event of an emergency…Do you think Google should make defibrillators available on Google Maps? And if so, how do we use them when needed?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Patrick Higgins, who called on the HSE and Google to work together, David Hall, CEO of Lifeline Ambulance and listeners.

Cath was joined by art psychotherapist Gerardine Boyle in this episode. Cath and Gerardine talked about how generational trauma impacts families, the legacy of emotional neglect, what is unspoken, shame and the complexity of unwinding functional freeze in the system. Gerardine generously shared her own stories of generational trauma and what she believes has impacted her on her journey. We talked briefly about primitive reflexes and how the retention of these can be extremely impactful for nervous system and mental health. Gerardine Boyle is an Art Psychotherapist who has worked for over twenty years in Adult Psychiatry in the HSE (health service in Ireland) and in private practice. She is also trained in the Diamond Approach, the Hearing Voices Approach and she was part of a specialised HSE team delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for seven years, supporting individuals with high levels of emotional dysregulation. Gerardine trained as a Transforming Touch Practitioner with Dr Stephen Terrell world expert in working with developmental trauma at the first training workshop in Ireland (in Cork in 2019) and this training has been life-changing for her and her clients. She continues to marvel at how supporting the nervous system powerfully lends itself to healing on all levels. Supporting the nervous system means the client, over time gets to know and trust their own nervous system better and shame is addressed on a somatic level. Gerardine's website is https://morninglighttherapy.ie/She works in person and offers intensives, which is multiple therapy sessions over a number of days (with client staying locally in east Cork, Ireland). She also delivers the therapy on line via zoom as well.The link to the training in Dublin with Dr Stephen Terrell is, https://www.austinattach.com/transforming-the-experience-based-brain/dublin-ireland/ and this training welcomes parents, therapists and individuals on their own healing journey.If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it.To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry spoke to Paddy Kevane of Meals on Wheels Tralee about its expansion into Killarney and the launch of community laundry service there as well, with the support of the HSE. Paddy is also treasurer of the St Vincent de Paul in Kerry.

Concern has emerged that the digital health records of most Clare patients won't be available for at least another five years. It follows confirmation from the HSE's Chief Technology Officer that the Dublin North East Region will be the first to go live under the Digital for Care Plan 2030, and will not be operational until around 2029. At present, electronic health records are available in the MidWest for maternity, neonatology, and gynaecology services. Clare Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says much more progress is needed.

Google Maps is facing calls to physically map defibrillator locations in Clare. There are over 9,000 Automated External Defibrillators in Ireland, but even the National Ambulance Service acknowledges that many are never used as there wherabouts are unkown. Accessible data bases are available for the NAS and HSE paramedics, but no list exists for the general public. Newmarktet-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin believes there would serious benefits in doing so.

The Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced the winners of this year's PMI National Project Awards, in association with PwC. Among the winners was Lidl for its first net zero energy supermarket in Ireland. The annual awards recognise the contribution and excellence of project management in Ireland, showcasing the best innovation and talent in the profession. This year, 10 awards were presented at the black-tie event hosted at PwC's Dublin office on Thursday 6 November. From a workforce management transformation project in the retail sector to a telehealth programme, the event celebrated a variety of projects across numerous industries and demonstrates the growing influence and success of project management in Ireland. Lidl was celebrated in the special "Future of Work Excellence" category for Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket. Based in Maynooth, the store is net zero in both operational and embodied carbon. Furthermore, the supermarket's design promotes wellbeing and productivity among employees by incorporating natural light, landscaped surroundings and low noise systems. Electric vehicle chargers, bike racks, and e-bike stations have also been installed to promote sustainable commuting. Other organisations that were successful on the night included Primark, ESB and the HSE. Individuals were also celebrated, including three under-35 changemakers. These were Rachel Bothwell of GP Practice Ally, Sainath Vasantha of Deloitte, and David Garry of KSN Project Management. The full list of winners for 2025, chosen by an independent judging panel, can be found below. PMO of the Year - National Broadband Ireland. Project Professional of the Year - Niamh McAuliffe, NMA Consulting Ltd. Private Sector Project of the Year - Primark: Workforce management transformation "myTime". Public Sector Project of the Year - ESB: PI Vision: Unlocking data, empowering decisions, transforming ESB. Project Management for Social GoodP- AquaB Nanobubble Innovations Ltd: Nanobubble technology lifecycle project. Under-35 Changemakers of the Year - Rachel Bothwell (GP Practice Ally), David Garry (KSN Project Management), and Sainath Vasantha (Deloitte). eHealth Project of the Year - HSE: Community and primary care telehealth programme. Special category: "Future of Work Excellence" - Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland: Lidl Zero Maynooth Store. Special category: "2025 awards submission most compliant with the 17 x UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" - AquaB Nanobubble Innovations Ltd: Nanobubble technology lifecycle project. Ireland Chapter of the PMI Volunteer of the Year - Mariana Zanivan. Speaking about the awards, Peter Glynne, President of the Ireland Chapter of the PMI, said: "The project profession in Ireland seems to go from strength to strength every year. This year was no different, with the quality and creativity of projects pushing the boundaries in terms of ambition and innovation. Not only that but these initiatives and individuals are driving real impact both within organisations and for society as a whole." John Dwyer, Partner in PwC Ireland, added: "As the landscape of business and work continues to evolve, project professionals are at the forefront, driving innovation and technology-led transformation across Irish and international organisations to prepare for the future. Both the Ireland Chapter of the PMI and PwC are deeply committed to the transformation agenda, and we at PwC are delighted to again be the headline sponsor of the Awards this year and support two specific awards - the Future of Work Excellence Award and the eHealth Project of the Year. "This sponsorship highlights our dedication to advancing project management through a complex and fast-changing environment with resilience and optimism, to ensure that we are fit for the future. We commend each and every one of the finalists and a huge congratulations to the winners." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech...

In the past 20 years, the rate of children and teenagers living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled because of a toxic combination of unhealthy diets, mass inactivity and soaring levels of obesity. That's according to a new meta analysis of data from 96 studies published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Joining Shane now to discuss this further is the Clinical lead on Obesity for the HSE, Dr Donal O'Shea.

A Clare mother of a child with multiple intellectual disabilities says she can finally get a nights sleep following the opening a new respite centre. Children and Disabilties Minister Norma Foley travelled to Clare today to officially open Enable Ireland's Hazeldine facility in Barefield The moment Minister Foley officially cut the ribbon at Hazeldine, the centre located on the outskirts of Ennis, will provide 1,400 nights of respite care to families across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary every year. The facility itself a state of the art former B&B, which contains two sensory gardens, a sensory room, a self contained living apartment, three bedrooms and multiple accessible ensuite bathrooms. For the families at the heart of Enable Ireland's support services in Clare, today is a momentous occasion. Leanne Tracey's son Max has been using Hazeldine for the last three months. An Ennis mother meanwhile says the new centre will finally enable her to get at least one night's sleep a week. Janet Sheehy is a single parent caring for her eighteen year old son Conor who has autism and ADHD. Janet says it's a vital relief for her family. Between January and June, just 11% of children in Clare that required an initial assessment of needs were assessed in the HSE's targeted timeframe of six months. Minister Norma Foley says there's a lot more work to be done in Clare and it will be.

Fiona Lyons, National Clinical Lead with the HSE Sexual Health Programme on the latest HSE survey on STI testing among young people.

As RSV season peaks, parents are being warned to watch for early symptoms of the virus. According to the HSE, RSV symptoms often begin with what appears to be a common cold. RSV infects most children by age two and is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants. To find out what signs to look out for, Alan Morrissey was joined Máire Finn, GP at Ennis Centric Health on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Photo (c) by Kaspars Grinvalds via Canva

Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs. That's according to a new survey from the HSE.It shows that 7 in 10 find testing stressful, because of the possible implications of having an infection, and are also nervous of the home kits not being discreet.Dr. Derek Freedman is a Specialist Consultant in Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. He joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Reporter, Aisling Kenny discusses new HSE figures which show that in August this year there were children in Dublin waiting 13 years to be seen by a primary care psychologist.

Clare has the highest home care waiting list relative to population...but why exactly is the question? The latest research from Home & Community Care Ireland (HCCI), “Home Support Waiting List Per 1,000 People,”, marks the first-ever county-by-county population analysis of HSE home support waiting lists. This study reveals that Clare is the county with the highest waiting list per 1,000 people, at 2.836 per 1,000 people. This population analysis shows that waiting lists in Clare are 157% higher than the national average. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by HCCI CEO Joseph Musgrave on Friday's Morning Focus. Image (c) HCCI

Dr Éamon O'Moore, Director of National Health Protection, HSE outlines how the flu vaccine can help to protect people.

Bernard Gloster, HSE Chief Executive, spoke to the Oireachtas Health Committee about the future needs of the HSE.

The decision to opt out of organ donation should be respected.That's the view of the President of the Medical Council of Ireland, Dr. Suzanne Crowe.It follows the publication of figures in response to a recent parliamentary question, which revealed over 55,000 people have signed on to a HSE register to opt out of automatic organ donation upon death.Under current revised legislation, everyone is assumed to be an organ donor unless they have expressed otherwise on the register.Dr Suzanne Crowe joins Seán to discuss.

 The Piper Alpha oil platform explosion killed 167 men and changed offshore safety forever. This is how a chain of ignored warnings turned the North Sea into a firestorm. And how another disaster, Deep Water Horizon, was foreshadowed by Piper.On July 6th, 1988, the North Sea lit up like a second sun. The Piper Alpha disaster wasn't just an accident—it was engineered by complacency, cost-cutting, and a system built to fail.This An Ounce episode dives into the chain of decisions that made disaster inevitable: missing paperwork, disabled safety systems, and production pressure that drowned out caution.From the first spark to the last survivor, this is the story of a night that reshaped offshore drilling worldwide.If you've ever wondered how safety rules are written in blood, this is it.

The Dutch Hip and Knee Clinic is dedicated to helping you regain mobility and improve your quality of life—quickly and seamlessly. If you're an Irish resident in need of hip or knee surgery, they can connect you with HSE-funded treatment within just a few weeks!