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COVID-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the Irish drug trade, ultimately decimating the cocaine industry but increasing demand for cannabis, according to Gardaí and community officers.

Childline experiences a large increase in calls amid Covid-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

The number of children calling Childline has increased by over 20 per cent in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland as schools and childcare facilities have been closed.

Over 117 million children at risk of missing measles vaccine

April 15, 2020

Over 117 million children are at risk of missing the measles vaccine due to COVID-19, UN agencies warn. As coronavirus sends many nations into lockdown, children all over the world are in danger of missing life-saving shots.

Researchers investigate link between childhood trauma and road collision trauma

April 15, 2020

Researchers from DCU and NUIG collaborate on a study to investigate the link between childhood trauma and road collision trauma.

Student nurses will be paid for frontline work during Covid-19 pandemic

April 15, 2020

Student nurses around the country will now be paid for shifts carried out during the coronavirus outbreak.

Bingo Loco raises €30,000 for Pieta House

April 15, 2020

The Bingo Loco Live Stream returned to living rooms across the country last Saturday raising over €30,000 for Pieta House in their second virtual Bingo rave.

DCU “No Detriment” petition reaches over 3,000 signatures

April 15, 2020

More than 3,300 DCU students have signed a petition online safeguarding a “No Detriment” policy for third level students.

DCU Drama tries to cope with the global pandemic

April 13, 2020

Following the closure of all universities as a reult of the COVID-19 crisis, DCU Drama have indefinitely postpone their four shows; the contemporary show ‘The Graduate’, the member production ‘Aftermath’, the open rehearsal for Musical Theatre Intervarsities ‘ Fosse/Verdon’ and the musical ‘RENT.’

USI called for students to be refunded on accommodation they cannot use during pandemic

April 4, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have called for students to be refunded for any accommodation they can not use during the current pandemic.

DCU has begun producing Personal Protection Equipment for frontline medical staff

April 4, 2020

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) has been in high demand in Ireland due to the recent coronavirus pandemic.

Leo Varadkar insists that state exams will go ahead in June

April 3, 2020

Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday that Junior and Leaving Certificate exams will go ahead in June, as previously planned.

Students not guaranteed a refund after USIT travel group goes into liquidation

April 1, 2020

Travel agency USIT’s liquidation has left thousands of Irish students at a financial loss.

Criticising China could slow down the battle against Coronavirus

April 1, 2020

American public health officials and national security advisors have warned that repeated criticism of China on the behalf Donald Trump administration’s could lead to China being hesitant to share their information on the virus.

NAMA makes 12 million profit

April 1, 2020

The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has turned a 12 million euro profit for the third quarter of 2019, making almost 60 million euro in the first nine months of 2019.

THREE keep customers connected during Covid-19 pandemic with unlimited data and free HSE calls

April 1, 2020

Phone network Three have removed the data limit on their “unlimited data plans” and are also allowing customers to call the HSE for free.

General Practitioners will facilitate people not registered with a practice who are concerned about coronavirus

April 1, 2020

Arrangements have been made for people who are not registered with a GP but are concerned about their health and the coronavirus.

Asthmatics urged to stop stockpiling medication by the Asthma Society of Ireland

April 1, 2020

People with asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) are being urged not to stockpile their medication during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Refugee rights organisation calls for asylum seekers to be removed from direct provision during pandemic

April 1, 2020

An Irish organisation campaigning for the rights of refugees has called for asylum seekers to be removed from direct provision centres during the coronavirus pandemic.

Childhood obesity likely to lead to depression and anxiety

April 1, 2020

Two new studies suggest that children who are obese are more likely to suffer with depression and anxiety and pose a much higher risk for premature death in early adulthood.

Scientists study the biological effects of racism

April 1, 2020

Racism is linked to the wear and tear of the body due to chronic stress, new research concludes. Scientists have found that racial discrimination is linked to allostatic load among African American women. Allostatic load refers to the long-term effects of continued exposure to chronic stress on the body

Bank of Ireland closed 101 branches due to covid-19 outbreak

April 1, 2020

Bank of Ireland (BOI) closed 101 branches on Tuesday 24th March due to the outbreak of Covid-19.

Experts mistakenly link famous artefact to Christ’s resurrection

April 1, 2020

Scholars believed the document, known as the Nazareth Inscription, which bears a Roman emperor’s orders from 2,000 years ago, referred to early Christian claims of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from a tomb in Nazareth.

German company creates high-speed coronavirus tests

April 1, 2020

A new COVID-19 testing kit by the German company Bosch, said it can give a diagnosis after 2 and a half hours.

Trinity to allow students who meet specific criteria to remain in accommodation until end of September

April 1, 2020

The email, sent to all Trinity students, told residents that ” from 8pm tomorrow (March 17), all students living in Ireland must return home within Ireland and stay at home until notified otherwise. Students with a home overseas should aim to have left their Trinity accommodation by 5pm Wednesday on March 18.”

UCD to open library for students without internet access to continue coursework

April 1, 2020

University College Dublin (UCD) is opening one of its libraries on campus to accommodate students without reliable internet, or who do not have access to laptops at home.