An Garda Síochána at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) are warning the public of a recent text message (smishing) scam where persons are receiving text messages purporting to be from Health Service Executive (HSE) and advising the public to book an appointment for a Covid-19 test through a link on the text. 

University Hospital Limerick earlier this month are being lifted and scheduled visits to inpatient wards can recommence, by arrangement, from today.

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is recording a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in the Mid-West region over the past seven days, connected to widespread community transmission.

The Temporary Covid-19 Ennis Town Centre Mobility Plan taskforce met on Wednesday, 11th August, to review the current implementation of the plan.

Dedicated Covid-19 vaccination clinics for 12-to-15-year-olds commence at Limerick, Ennis and Nenagh this weekend.

Clare Sinn Féin TD Violet-Anne Wynne has expressed deep concern at the failure of the government to put in place provisions to address the backlog of approximately 112,000 passport applications which are currently outstanding.

UL Hospitals Group has confirmed the reintroduction of visiting restrictions at University Hospital Limerick as they work to manage an outbreak of Covid-19.

A recent Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) report that described the north Clare resort of Lahinch as 'clean', is not a true reflection of litter issues in the town.