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Minister for Health brings law to Ban the Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine-Inhaling Products by Self-Service

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has today commenced sections of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 that introduce a ban on the sale by self-service of tobacco products and nicotine-inhaling products such as e-cigarettes.

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Health

Government Announces €10 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services

Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD today announced the allocation of an additional €10 million in funding for mental health services secured through the Revised Estimates process.

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International Meditation Day: Is Meditation for You?

Feeling stressed, anxious, or tense? This International Meditation Day, why don’t yonsider meditation as a tool to help you find your inner calm and peace. Even just a few minutes of meditation can make a significant difference.

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Health

Minister Naughton Launches Annual ‘Get SunSmart!’ Art Competition

Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildegarde Naughton has invited budding artists to showcase their skills by entering the Get SunSmart! Art Competition.

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Health

A New nationwide rollout of mobile X-ray Services for Older People

A new nationwide x-ray service welcomed by Minister Mary Butler

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Health

Minister Byrne Launches Winter Initiative 2023

The Winter Initiative 2023 has been launched by Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, with the aim of getting as many people as possible exercising and…

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Health

Marie Keating Foundation, Snapchat And Aleph Launch AR Mobile Screen Lens To Change How We See Lung Cancer

The Marie Keating Foundation has launched a groundbreaking new AR innovation ‘Filter Out Lung Cancer’ in partnership with Snapchat and Aleph, Snapchat’s certified official sales partner in Ireland, to help raise symptom awareness for Lung Cancer…

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Health

Get Ireland Walking Strategy Launched

The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, and the Minister for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, have launched the Get Ireland Walking strategy 2023-2027 and…

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Health

New On Feírm Ground 2 Programme Launched

Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde…

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Health

Discover a Healthier You With The Beyondbmi Weight Management Programme

Finding the right path toward better health can often feel like navigating a maze with no clear direction. Weight management is more than just numbers on a scale; it’s about…

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Health

National Healthy Eating Resources for Adults Over 65 Years

Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, has launched the National Healthy Eating Resources for older people. These resources have been developed by the Department of Health with the Health…

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Health

Strategic Action Plan 2023-2024 for Implementation of National Drugs Strategy

Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, has published the Strategic Action Plan for the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy, Reducing Harm,…

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Health

Meet Your Surgeon – Dr Kevin McDonald of Tir na nOg Clinic

Tir na nOg Clinic is a family-run establishment specialising in hair transplant surgery. At the forefront of the clinic is Dr. Kevin McDonald, a highly skilled and dedicated surgeon with…

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Health

National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026 Launched

The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, launched the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026. Skin cancer is the most commonly-diagnosed cancer in Ireland, with…

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Health

Free Contraception Scheme for Women Aged 17-25 Launched

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has launched the free contraception scheme for women aged 17–25 who reside in Ireland. Funding of €9 million has been allocated to support the scheme in…

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Irish Coast Guard Mark 200 Years of Lifesaving Service

The Irish Coast Guard, which can trace its roots to 1822, is celebrating 200 years of lifesaving service. The milestone was marked at an event attended by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan…

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Health

Older People Advised To Mind Their Health During Hot Weather

The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, is advising older people to stay hydrated and avoid direct sun light to keep good health during the hot weather,…

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Health

RCSI Awarded Funding To Digitise Public Health Archives

Archivists from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have been awarded funding to digitise public health archives from the Sir Charles A. Cameron papers for the first time as part of Heritage…

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Health

Defibs Programme Launched For Grassroots Football Clubs

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, captain Seamus Coleman and defender Shane Duffy joined Minister for Sport Jack Chambers for the announcement of a new FAI programme for Grassroots football, funded by Government, to provide subsidised defibs for Grassroots…

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Health

How Lack Of Sleep Affects Junk Food Cravings

We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep regularly. However, data shows that 1/3 of adults don’t get enough sleep. At least seven hours per night is recommended, as…

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Education

IGPNEA Conference To Highlight That General Practice Nurses Are Vital To Future of Health Service

The Irish General Practice Nurses Education Association (IGPNEA) is set to host its annual conference this Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of May in the Tower Hotel, Waterford. The theme…

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Health

May Bank Holiday Water Safety Appeal

In the lead up to the May bank holiday weekend the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal asking people to take some…

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Health

All Irish Workers Will Be Entitled to Sick Pay for the First Time Under New Law

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has received government approval for new laws to give all Irish workers the right to paid sick pay for…

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Health

Quick Fitness Recommendations to Help You Get in Shape for the Summer 2022

Summer 2022 is arriving quickly. The season provides an opportunity to break free from the constraints of a lengthy period spent indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic and enjoy the magnificent…

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