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Located: Missing Person Appeal – Eddie Pat Ryall – 53 Years – Doneraile
Update: Eddie Pat has been located safe and well. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 53 year-old Eddie Ryall who is missing from his home in Doneraile, Co.Cork. Eddie Pat is described as being approximately 5’8 in height with an average build, bald on top with hair around the sides,…
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European Commission decides to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully transpose EU rules
The European Commission decided to refer Ireland, Belgium and Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to notify national measures fully transposing EU rights on Work-Life Balance for parents and carers (Directive (EU) 2019/158). The Work-Life Balance Directive, adopted in 2019, is an important legislation which aims to enable working parents…
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GNPSB Arrest Operation – International Investigation into Human Trafficking
On the 16th of November 2023, a man in his 50s was apprehended by Gardaí from the Human Trafficking Investigation and Coordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB). This arrest is part of an ongoing international investigation into organised criminal activity relating to human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, money laundering,…
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Be ‘Winter Ready’ This Year
Image: Brian Lougheed The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Major Emergency Management Region South is asking everyone to be ‘winter ready’ this year. ‘Be Winter Ready’ is a co-ordinated campaign involving statutory agencies that aims to raise public awareness about the challenges that winter can present and encourages members of the public to make preparations in…
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An Garda Síochána advise the public to be extra vigilant of fraud when investing
77% increase in reports of investment fraud in 2023 Almost 70% of victims of investment fraud are aged over 40 (65% male, 35% female) The average amount stolen from victims so far this year is €33,431 An Garda Síochána is advising the public to pay particular close attention when considering any potential investments given the…
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FitSTICKS Trail Launched in Tramore Valley Park
Pictured is: Stephen Scully, Parks Dept, Cork City Council; Caroline Kelleher, Health Promotion Officer with the HSE; Frank Fahey, Fitwalks Ireland and Alison Chambers, Walking Promotion Officer, Cork Sports Partnership. Image: Brian Lougheeed Cork Sports Partnership, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, fitWalk Ireland and Cork City Council are delighted to announce the opening of the first…
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N22 Bypass Makes Way for Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Active Travel Project
Image: Sean Jefferies Photography Following the recent completion of the N22 Macroom to Baile Bhuirne bypass, Cork County Council has announced a further boost for the communities of Macroom, Baile Mhic Íre, Baile Bhuirne and surrounds. Fehily Timoney and Company have been appointed as technical advisors to oversee the design of the Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Active…
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Protect Your Family From Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Flu And Winter Viruses
HSE urges people to help limit spread of RSV to protect children and newborns The HSE is urging parents to be vigilant of their children’s symptoms as GPs and hospitals report a rise in the numbers of young children affected by respiratory symptoms and viruses, including RSV. A rise in RSV is to be expected…
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Storm Debi: ESB Networks Crews Restoring Power To Customers Where Safe To Do So
Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report any damage to network by calling 1800 372 999 Approximately 80,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power. Estimated restoration times available on www.PowerCheck.ie and www.ESBNetworks.ie ESB Networks crews are now deployed and working to restore the majority of impacted customers over the course of…
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HSE Encourages People To Apply For The GP Visit Card Online
The HSE is encouraging all those who may be eligible to apply online via hse.ie/gpvisitcards following the announcement by Minster for Health Stephen Donnelly TD. Encouraging those eligible to apply for a card Shaun Flanagan, HSE Assistant National Director, Primary Care Reimbursement Service said: “The HSE would encourage all those who think they may be…