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AN Irish couple whose 12-year-old son died from sepsis have taken their campaign to raise awareness of the condition all the way to the White House. US-based Orlaith and Ciarán Staunton launched the End Sepsis movement following the death of their son Rory in New York in 2012, days after he contracted the illness. They are campaigning for better infection education and hospital … [Read more...] about Irish couple who lost son to sepsis take campaign to the White House

IRELAND has agreed a deal to purchase a new government jet which will cost the nation over €53m. The Department of Defence has signed an agreement for the French-made Falcon 6X, which they describe as a “multi-purpose strategic reach aircraft capable of use in overseas missions across the globe”. Delivery of the jet is expected in December 2025, meaning it will be available in … [Read more...] about Tánaiste claims new €53m government jet will be a ‘game-changer’ for Ireland

VERONA MURPHY has been elected Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann - making her the first woman to ever hold the role. The independent TD from Wexford was confirmed as elected to the role after a majority of TDs voted in her favour yesterday at the first sitting of the Dáil since November's general election. In her speech in the chamber, Ms Murphy said she was "humbled, honoured … [Read more...] about Irish parliament elects Verona Murphy as first ever female speaker

OWNERS of XL Bully dogs in Northern Ireland have less than two weeks to register them or face having them seized. New restrictions on owning the dogs came into effect in the North this year. The first of a raft of new legal guidelines related to the controversial breed of dog took effect in July, which made it a legal requirement for XL Bully dogs to be muzzled and on a lead … [Read more...] about XL Bully owners have two weeks to register dogs or face losing them

THERE has been a “significant decrease” in happiness levels among children in Ireland according to new figures released this week. The latest State of the Nation Children's Report was released by Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday. The data, which presents key information on children's health, behavioural and educational outcomes, revealed the drop in levels of … [Read more...] about ‘Significant decrease’ in happiness levels among children in Ireland