with Eoin Beatty
Irish Blood Transfusion Annual Report 2021
Blood donation was one of the worst affected sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service's annual report for 2021, reveals severe shortages led to it importing blood from Britain twice last year to keep up.
Despite there being a slight increase this year, chief executive officer of the service, Orla O’Brien, says even more is needed.
She describes why regular blood donation is so important:
WATCH: Explosions Heard As Emergency Services Respond To Truck Fire In Lucan
A number of apparent explosions can be heard.
Taoiseach Condemns Unprovoked Knife Attack On Garda In Dublin City Centre
The unprovoked attack on the officer, who has only been in the job for a number of months, happened at around 6 o'clock yesterday evening on Capel Street.
HHC - A Drug Commonly Used In Vapes And Linked To Psychosis - Has Been Banned In Ireland
It's one of 14 new substances now classified as controlled drugs, after studies by the EU and UN.
Arena Padel Files Planning For €4m High-End Sports Hub In Kill
If approved, the 45,000 sq. ft centre would feature nine championship-standard courts, a Technogym-partnered “bio-circuit” gym, and recovery rooms.
Driver Charged After Two-Car Collision In Sallins Leaves Two Injured
Two occupants of one of the cars were taken to hospital, however their injuries are not believed to be serious.
Justin Kelly Appointed As Garda Commissioner, With Annual €314K Salary
The Dubliner has been Deputy Garda Commissioner since October, while before that he served as an Assistant Commissioner for two years.
Killer Of Irish Soldier Seán Rooney Sentenced To Death As Taoiseach Questions Other Verdicts
A man convicted of murdering the Irish soldier in Lebanon in December 2022 has been sentenced to death.
Government To Launch Public Consultation On Allowing Log Cabins Without Planning Permission
The proposals would allow people to build cabins or modular homes up to 45 square metres in size in their back gardens, provided at least 25 square metres of garden is retained.
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