Winter vomiting bug outbreak sparks hospital restrictions
Winter vomiting bug outbreak sparks hospital restrictionsVisitor restrictions are in place at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore after an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. In a statement last evening, the hospital said it is experiencing a high number of patients with Norovirus, also known as winter vomiting bug, which appears to be circulating in the community. As a result it has implemented visiting restrictions in all wards of Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore to reduce spread of the virus in the healthcare setting. For up to date guidelines on visiting patients, please check hereThe hospital said it apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public for their understanding and consideration. Also the hospital management is asking patients with non-emergency conditions, where possible, to seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local Pharmacist, GP, GP out of hours service, or a local injury unit.
Source:Irish Independent
June 20, 2024 00:10 UTC
The Sinn Féin election manifesto at a glance
By Rebecca Black, PAStrong leadership, positive change, funding for public services and a call for a referendum on Irish unity are among the pledges in Sinn Féin’s nine-page 2024 General Election manifesto. – Delivering positive changeSinn Féin describes its MPs in previous mandates as “part of an all-Ireland team driving forward change on this island”. – Standing up for public servicesSinn Féin calls for an end to the “chronic underfunding of public services and undervaluing of public service workers”. It said it has “consistently challenged the British Government’s under-funding of public services”. – Building a society for allIn the final section of their manifesto, Sinn Féin says it is committed to an inclusive and diverse society based on equal rights and equal opportunities for all citizens.
Source:The Herald
June 19, 2024 23:14 UTC
Jonesborough talks town recycling, new fire chief
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Source:The Herald
June 19, 2024 22:55 UTC
Robert "Bob" Earl Hoffman Obituary
Let the family know you are thinking of themRobert "Bob" Earl Hoffman, of Williamsport, MD passed away rather unexpectedly on June 9, 2024 with his family at his side. Born January 20, 1955 in Mechanicsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Hoffman of Boonsboro, MD. He was a 1973 graduate of Boonsboro High School where he played football and attended Vo-Tech School for welding. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1975 and was a member of the local congregation for 49 years where he currently was an Elder and full-time minister. In the late 1980’s he served as a volunteer at the world headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Brooklyn, NY doing what he loved, welding, as part of the renovation of the Furman Street building.
Source:The Herald
June 19, 2024 21:55 UTC
ALEX BRUMMER: UK banks' lack of appetite for risk is damaging lending and the economy
Considering London is a leading global banking centre, the lack of vision among our home grown banks is pathetic. Across the world, banks are starting to look beyond the great financial crisis. Both appear to have become risk averse, which largely explains why the shares sell at large discounts to their American counterparts. It is high time that UK banks freed themselves from the shackles of post great financial crisis caution. Working patterns since Covid-19 and a fightback by the City of London has left London’s second financial district with a problem.
Source:Daily Mail
June 19, 2024 21:10 UTC
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Three-cornered stool comes crashing down after another quiet quitting – The Irish Times
Word that Green Party leader Eamon Ryan was quitting sparked a reaction that wasn’t so much one of widespread shock, but more of a mild surprise. This time, a quietly quitting Eamon Ryan standing outside Government Buildings and calling it a day. Podcast: Why is Green leader Eamon Ryan stepping aside? Listen | 17:42 The Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, is stepping down after 13 years at the helm. He began reading his script to the sound of laughter and chatter and muted cheers from the Green Party window.
Source:The Irish Times
June 19, 2024 21:03 UTC
American Tourists Are Sharing The Worst Mistakes They Made On Their First Trips Abroad
And finally: "This past spring break, I went on a trip for school with teachers and admin. At one point, our group (about eight) had to take a city bus a short distance to our next touring spot. Not me, but someone in our group was just talking and talking about life when a local rider, seeming friendly, asked, 'Excuse me, where are you from?' and the woman in our group said, 'Texas.' The local said, 'Well, they say everything's bigger in Texas — that means your voice too?
Source:The Irish Daily Star
June 19, 2024 19:02 UTC
Taoiseach says Irish unity a ‘political aspiration’
By David Young, PAThe Taoiseach has said achieving a united Ireland remains his political aspiration but insisted his current focus is promoting practical cooperation on the island. Simon Harris was asked on Wednesday about weekend comments from his predecessor Leo Varadkar about unity. He said the Government should also consider using its budget surplus to set up a fund to prepare for the economic challenges of Irish unity. “It is the legitimate aspiration of any nationalist or any republican to want a united Ireland,” he added. “That is my political aspiration, as well.
Source:The Herald
June 19, 2024 17:47 UTC
Vehicle seized from Offaly motorist after speeding clampdown
Vehicle seized from Offaly motorist after speeding clampdownOffaly Roads Policing Unit detected a vehicle (pictured above) being driven at 120kph in a 80 kph zone yesterday (Tuesday.) The driver had no insurance, NCT or L plates displayed and was driving unaccompanied. The vehicle has now been seized.
Source:Irish Independent
June 19, 2024 17:20 UTC
Focus on alcohol misuse and health consequences
AlcoholLater in the day, there were two sessions on alcohol misuse and health consequences. The former Medical Council Vice-President began by outlining current practices at SVUH, including the “six-month rule” on alcohol abstinence for liver transplant candidates. Dr Dillon then presented data showing self-reported alcohol relapse rates of between 30 and 40 per cent at five years post-transplant for patients in this category. She concluded by saying that the period of alcohol abstinence is a starting point for assessment but should not be the final point. Alcohol, he argued, is cheaper than it used to be and there is a close relationship between alcohol costs and consumption.
Source:Irish Independent
June 19, 2024 16:40 UTC
ISG Summer Meeting
Around 200 delegates recently gathered for the Irish Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) Summer Meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork, on 23-24 May. Learning when errors occur and recognising the impact errors have on staff is critical to help improve patient safety, she concluded. However, over time it became clear there was a need to improve the structure of endoscopy training, he said. Overall, Prof Doherty concluded that there is evidence that simulation training is useful in endoscopy training, not just at the foundation stage but throughout training. It was announced that Dr Manus Moloney will be the next President of the ISG, with his term commencing in the summer of 2025.
Source:Irish Independent
June 19, 2024 16:40 UTC
ISG Summer Meeting Gallery
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Source:Irish Independent
June 19, 2024 16:39 UTC
Applicants sought for Materials Management Committee
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Source:The Herald
June 19, 2024 16:05 UTC
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Colorado LGBTQ club gunman pleads guilty to 50 federal hate crimes
“It’s a special gathering place for anyone who needed community and anyone who needed that safe place,” she said. Federal prosecutors focused on proving that the attack at Club Q — a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people in the mostly conservative city — was premeditated and fuelled by bias. Aldrich, appearing in an orange prison uniform with head shaved and wrists handcuffed, declined to speak at the sentencing. Ahead of the hearing, Ms Gamblin said a true member of the LGBTQ+ community would know about the discrimination and the mental health challenges they face and wouldn’t attack its members in such a sanctuary. Aldrich visited the club at least eight times before the attack, including stopping by an hour and a half before the shooting, according to prosecutors.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 19, 2024 15:18 UTC