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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

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

THE FAMILY of Sean O'Neill, who died after being stabbed in West London during an altercation before two groups, has paid tribute to him after a man was convicted of his murder. Mr O'Neill, 30, died at the scene of the incident on Thursday, May 18 last year in Reynolds Road, Hayes. On Tuesday, 23-year-old Dellan Charles was found guilty following a trial at Kingston Crown … [Read more...] about Family of Sean O’Neill pay tribute to ‘much-loved son and brother’ after man convicted of murder