A transatlantic flight has diverted to Shannon Airport this afternoon after they crew reported they had a passenger on board who required medical attention.

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. 

A new University of Limerick study has found that the treatment used in the majority of Irish kidney failure patients may lead to higher rates of hospitalisation, infection and even death.

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

Irish Water, working in partnership with Clare County Council, wish to advise that the Do Not Consume notice remains in place for part the Shannon/Sixmilebridge Public Water Supply.

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.

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.