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Limerick hospitals play catch-up on services after averted strikes

COMMUNITY and healthcare services in Limerick and the Mid-West are playing catch-up after 72 hours of strike action were averted following intense Labour Court talks on Monday. As a result of the strike action on January 30, and on February 5 and 7, ...

15 Feb 2019 at 13:00

Local News

Western Building Systems only valid bidder for €14m University Hospital Limerick contract

THE COMPANY that was offered a €14m contract to construct University Hospital Limerick’s 60-bed block was the only valid bidder, the Limerick Leader can reveal. In an unscheduled visit to UHL, Minister for Health Simon Harris visited the site of ...

21 Aug 2019 at 22:00

Health

‘Forward momentum’ as Limerick ambulance crew stage day three of strike action

MEMBERS of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in Limerick have indicated again that they will return to the picket lines for an additional two days if their union is not recognised by the Government and management. This Thursday, more than 30 ...

28 Feb 2019 at 18:19

Health

Limerick patients left ‘in Limbo’ over delay in illness benefit payments

THE DEPARTMENT of Social Protection has been criticised for failing GPs as a number of patients in Limerick have been “left in Limbo” over a delay in illness benefit payments. The problem surrounds the introduction of new application forms for ...

16 Sept 2018 at 12:00

Local News

WATCH: Labour Party leader says Limerick city northside 'desperately needs' walk-in centre

THE LEADER of the Labour Party, Alan Kelly, has told the Taoiseach that the Limerick City North electoral district "desperately needs" a walk-in test centre, following a surge in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. The Limerick Leader reported at ...

24 Sept 2020 at 17:00

Planning

Irish Cement hearing in Limerick: Tyre-burn plan 'counter-productive and unnecessary'

IRISH Cement’s plans to burn tyres and other recyclable materials is “counter-productive and unnecessary” and goes against EU and government policy. That’s the view of environmental consultant Jack O’Sullivan, who gave evidence on behalf of ...

31 Aug 2017 at 07:00

Local News

Drinkaware release calculator to keep tabs on your drinking this May Bank Holiday Weekend

AS the summer season begins, Drinkaware is calling on people to monitor their alcohol consumption this May Bank Holiday weekend using their online calculator. 50,000 people have used the Drinkaware Drinks Calculator to track their habits ...

03 May 2018 at 17:40

Breaking News

Five confirmed Covid-19 cases at University Hospital Limerick

THERE ARE five confirmed Covid-19 cases at University Hospital Limerick, the highest number in the country. According to daily figures published by the HSE, there are 28 confirmed cases in Irish hospitals, as of 8pm Sunday. There are 20 ...

24 Aug 2020 at 14:31

Health

LISTEN: Flu season far from over in Limerick and the Mid-West

What exactly is the flu? Influenza—or just the flu—is a highly-infectious illness that usually affects the lungs and the upper airways. It can come with a high temperature and general aches and pains. If hit with the flu, you can also ...

09 Feb 2019 at 06:00

Breaking News

'Please limit your social contacts': 10 new Covid-19 cases in Limerick and one death in Ireland

THE ACTING chief medical officer of Ireland, Dr Ronan Glynn, has urged the public to limit their social contacts, as 10 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Limerick. There have been 211 new cases and one new death nationwide, ...

11 Sept 2020 at 18:40

Breaking News

27 suspected Covid-19 cases await results at University Hospital Limerick

THERE ARE 27 suspected Covid-19 cases awaiting test results at University Hospital Limerick. This is the highest for any hospital in the country, of the 158 total suspected cases nationwide. UHL has seen a decrease in confirmed ...

25 Aug 2020 at 11:30

Health

560 over-75s waited for over 24 hours in University Hospital Limerick emergency department

A TOTAL of 560 patients aged 75 and older waited more than 24 hours to be discharged or admitted in the emergency department and wards at University Hospital Limerick in the first three months of this year. Figures received by ...

04 Jun 2019 at 14:09

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