The HSE has cut the group’s funding and is also looking to use the rooms in the building they’ve been operating from.
Tag: health
Posted inCity Desk, Mar 31st, 2021
Pfizer Vaccinating Its Own Non-Essential Workers in Dublin Today
“Our employees are critical to our efforts and as we supply the world with our vaccine, we are looking at ways to protect and care for our people,” a Pfizer spokesperson said.
Posted inCity Desk, Mar 18th, 2020
Across the City, Community Groups Spring Up to Offer What Supports They Can
Tens of groups across the city are offering supports to those who need them, and they’ve learnt a few things already about the best ways to stay safe and be useful.
Posted inCity Desk, Mar 18th, 2020
Dublin City Council Cancels Meetings So Councillors Can Practise Social Distancing
Councillors will continue with the business they usually conduct in their committee meetings, but they’ll do it over email – rather then at public meetings.
Posted inCity Desk, Mar 18th, 2020
In Crowded Hostels, Homeless People Are Finding It Hard to Protect Themselves from Covid-19
“It is all well and good the government saying to self-isolate, but you can’t do that if you have nowhere to live,” says Cameron Neilson.
Posted inCulture Desk, Jan 29th, 2020
An Artist Takes on the Absurdities of the Irish Public Health System
Among other projects, Áine O’Hara is working on an interactive game show where people can come into the gallery and play to win or lose their health.
Posted inAug 21st, 2019, City Desk
As He Grows Sicker, One Man Cycles Between Homelessness and Hospital Beds
To use his nebuliser, he needs a plug. It’s not a problem when he’s in hospital or within easy reach of a socket. It’s different when he’s left on the streets.
Posted inMar 8th, 2017, The Dish
What’s Behind the Rise of Alternative Lattes?
Some Dubliners are seeking out what they see as healthier hot drinks, and trying to cut out the caffeine.
Posted inCity Desk, Jun 15th, 2016
At Dublin Hospitals, Surgeries Are Cancelled Time and Again
Dublin hospitals cancelled thousands of appointments for in-patient and day-case admissions last year, according to documents obtained from the HSE.
Posted inCity Desk, Oct 7th, 2015
At Beaumont Hospital, Staff Shortages Cripples Services
The hospital is trying to attract new staff, but finding it difficult to tempt applicants.