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9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has voiced great concern with regards new that emergency air ambulance services in Ireland are on the brink of collapse. Deputy Tóibín stated; “Ironically, at a time when public safety dominates our airwaves and media, a crucial emergency service which saves lives –... Read More
8 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fanacht is the Irish language word for ‘Wait’. A new Gardai operation ‘Operation Fanacht’ will see an extensive network of checkpoints Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said “we would ask people who are thinking of travelling to parks, natural beauty spots or holiday homes outside of the 2km... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is a global shortage of nurses, a new report from the World Health Organisation, Nursing Now and the International Council of Nurses has warned. The first “State of the World’s Nursing” report, which is published to mark World Health Day (Tuesday), warns that: there is a global... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cocooning: What is Severe Asthma? – Asthma Society of Ireland Severe asthma defined by Asthma Society expert advisory group Asthma Society urges people with severe asthma to cocoon due to coronavirus On Friday, March 27, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar announced to the nation, that people considered “extremely medically... Read More
8 April 2020 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Glandore, a leading provider of serviced offices & coworking spaces, share helpful advice for those working from home With the ever-increasing need for social distancing and working from home, Glandore – a provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces – understands the impact this may have on health... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Finance Minister asking him to meet with the insurance industry to discuss the unfair approach its members have taken to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 shutdown. Deputy O’Sullivan explained, “I have been contacted by many... Read More
7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cramers Court Nursing Home in Belgooly, Kinsale have received an alternative Easter treat from Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a special delivery of essential PPE equipment and an assortment of Easter Eggs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is located in Currabinny, Carrigaline, with the assistance of the Community Gardaí, provided... Read More
6 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has announced an initiative for patients who avail of a Ministerial licence for medicinal cannabis products to have the products delivered, saying: Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “I am aware that the limited number of patients who avail of a Ministerial licence... Read More