# MMR

Last month

May 2023

THE MORNING LEAD

EPA reveals Ireland's good and bad bathing sites as improvement continues

A report by

Jamie McCarron

79% of 148 bathing sites surveyed have ‘Excellent’ water quality while 97% meet the minimum standard.

18.1k

May 12th 2023, 12:21 AM

This year

2023

# Measles

Ireland has one of the lowest rates of measles immunisation in Europe

Measles rates in Europe went down during the pandemic, but it is possible that cases were underreported during that time.

9.1k

Apr 25th 2023, 9:54 AM

# MMR

Parents urged to check children are vaccinated against measles before travelling during Easter

The HSE is advising parents to make sure children are up to date with their MMR vaccines if they are travelling abroad.

16.0k

Mar 29th 2023, 5:35 PM

Last year

2022

# Infectious

Uptick in mumps in recent weeks as HSE advises MMR vaccine for anyone without two doses

Of 46 cases this year so far, nearly one-third were notified in July.

10.3k

Aug 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

All time

# Controversy

The Zappone Saga: How the controversy played out in the past week, and why she had to quit

It started with one tweet a week ago – and ended with an extraordinary intervention by the Attorney General.

The saga began with a tweet last Tuesday and ended with Zappone's resignation

After a week of controversy, Zappone declined the role following news of a hotel gathering.

The outdoor party has drawn comparisons with last year's 'Golfgate' scandal, writes Céimin Burke.

42.1k

Aug 5th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Daft Report

Renters facing 'impossible situation' as new report shows drop in number of homes available

Rents across the country were 2.1% higher than at the end of 2020.

34.6k

May 12th 2021, 12:05 AM

# DATA LEAK

Four Government ministers among 65 TDs whose details are contained in leaked Facebook database

More than 1.5 million Irish users have been affected by the breach.

71.8k

Apr 9th 2021, 12:05 AM

# oh vienna

Hotel quarantine: Why is Austria on Ireland's list of 'designated countries' but not France and Germany?

Officials want to add 17 EU countries to the list.

55.7k

Apr 7th 2021, 12:05 AM

# TGIP

The myriad ways Brexit has permanently shifted the course of Northern Ireland's future

Northern Ireland’s elected reps weren’t at the Brexit talks, where very detailed aspects of NI trade were regularly discussed.

36.1k

Mar 17th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Opinion Poll

More Covid restrictions or a faster return to normal? How the Irish public feels about public health rules

Amárach Research gives a glimpse into how people currently feel about restrictions.

62.9k

Mar 6th 2021, 12:05 AM

# adrenochrome

Adrenochrome: why was a QAnon conspiracy drug name-checked at Dublin's anti-lockdown protest?

A false claim involving the chemical, RTÉ and dead infants was made at Saturday’s protest.

59.3k

Mar 3rd 2021, 12:05 AM

# richard o'halloran

Simon Coveney asks MEPs to delay EU resolution condemning Irishman's detention in China

Richard OHalloran has been prevented from leaving China since February 2019.

91.5k

Feb 25th 2021, 12:05 AM

# does not compute

HSE boss told NPHET member he was at 'wits end' over post-Christmas Covid computer glitch

Ireland was likely experiencing record numbers of Covid-19 cases earlier than officially reported.

60.8k

Feb 18th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Frosty

Snow, sleet and strong winds: What you need to know as the cold snap bites

A Status Yellow snow/ice warning is in place for most of the country today.

69.7k

Updated

Feb 11th 2021, 11:01 AM

# student nurses

'I put an 11-week-old fetus into a little coffin': Student nurses to the Taoiseach in their own words

A number of nurses contacted Micheál Martin following a Dáil debate over pay in December

59.9k

Feb 8th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Vaccines

GPs say they are ready to vaccinate over 85s as first doses set to arrive on Monday week

The vast majority of people over 70 will receive their vaccine at a GP surgery.

47.3k

Updated

Feb 6th 2021, 8:19 AM

# Housing

Hundreds of tenants in rent arrears sent removal notices before Christmas despite Covid-19 eviction ban

An eviction ban for those in arrears has been in place across the country since late October,

31.0k

Feb 3rd 2021, 12:05 AM

# false news

Misleading videos of 'empty' hospitals being shared on social media are putting extra strain on health service, say hospitals

Footage shared online of hospitals that appear “empty” have falsely claimed that hospitals are lying about being under pressure.

70.6k

Feb 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# student nurses

'I had to tell them their baby was dead': Student nurses to Stephen Donnelly in their own words

A number of nurses contacted the Health Minister following a Dáil debate over pay in December.

102k

Feb 1st 2021, 12:05 AM

# factfind

Factfind: What advice did NPHET give to Government around the closure of schools?

Debate about the safety of schools in relation to Covid-19 is ongoing.

49.7k

Jan 21st 2021, 12:05 AM

# biden time

When does it start? Is it on TV? Will there be music? Everything you need to know about the US inauguration

Joe Biden will be officially sworn-in as the 46th president of the United States today.

53.0k

Jan 20th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Legal questions

'We can't just say it's too difficult': Could criminal investigations into Ireland's mother and baby homes happen?

There have been calls for investigations following the publication of a long-awaited report this week.

24.9k

Jan 17th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Coronavirus

'It won't be easy to control': How two new Covid-19 variants could wreak havoc on Ireland's virus response

The UK and South African variants have been recently confirmed in Ireland.

94.9k

Jan 10th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Road Safety

90% of Irish motorists disqualified by a court in 2020 have not surrendered their licences

The figure was revealed in response to a Parliamentary Question last month.

31.2k

Dec 31st 2020, 12:05 AM

# Swab

'Tis the season: Covid-19 tests are in demand this Christmas as people begin to travel home

Public health doctors have been urging caution about over-reliance on testing.

25.5k

Dec 14th 2020, 12:02 AM

# factcheck

FactFind: Have Covid-19 vaccines been tested among older age groups?

Let’s take a look at how trials for the Moderna, Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines have involved older age groups.

41.3k

Dec 6th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Covid-19

Health Minister criticised by union for not adhering to official recommendation on law to close meat plants

The National Outbreak Control Team urged the Minister for Health to enact the law in July.

34.2k

Nov 29th 2020, 12:05 AM

# US Election

'We are not prepared for this at all': What happens if Donald Trump disputes the US election result?

Trump has repeatedly refused to commit to the result of this week’s presidential election.

73.7k

Nov 1st 2020, 12:05 AM

# level 5

'Hundreds' of rolling checkpoints and community patrols - Gardaí to roll out high visibility operation for Level 5

The entire country has now entered Level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions.

63.0k

115

Oct 22nd 2020, 12:05 AM

# in your pocket

Budget 2021: What measures kick in today?

A number of changes have already kicked in since yesterday’s announcement.

48.9k

Oct 14th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Budget 2021

Just a few days out from the Budget, what can we expect?

All will be revealed on Tuesday.

49.2k

Oct 10th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Case Study

Contact tracing concerns: School wasn't contacted by HSE until four days after confirmed Covid-19 case

A mother has raised concerns about the policy of schools not taking action until contacted by the HSE.

101k

Oct 9th 2020, 12:05 AM

# restrictions

Coronavirus: The entire country is now in Level 3 - here's what that means

The new restrictions kicked in at midnight.

82.2k

Oct 7th 2020, 12:10 AM

# Dying with dignity

Our 'last human right' or a 'slippery slope'? Inside the debate on assisted dying ahead of today's Dáil vote

TDs will vote today on whether to approve a bill that would legalise assisted dying.

20.3k

Oct 7th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Taking Stock

'Try again. Fail again. Fail better': The mantra of the FF-FG-Green government 100 days in

One thing is for sure, this government needs a win.

27.2k

Oct 4th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Dying with dignity

Explainer: Everything you need to know about the assisted dying bill set to come before the Dáil

New legislation could soon see assisted dying legalised in Ireland.

29.9k

Sep 29th 2020, 12:05 AM

# restrictions

'Dublin situation not looking good': Ministers concerns grow over capital moving to Level Three

Moving Dublin to Level 3 would be a significant step, the Taoiseach said.

81.5k

Sep 16th 2020, 12:05 AM

# black lives matter

Government urged to drop novels with 'racial slurs' from Junior Cert syllabus in response to Black Lives Matter protests

Parents, pupils and teachers have called for an update the school curriculum.

51.1k

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Sep 14th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Brexit

'This is not a drill': Big national effort needed in the next three months to prepare for Brexit

The action plan outlines the vital preparations that businesses should be taking in advance of 31 December.

24.0k

Updated

Sep 9th 2020, 3:52 PM

# opening the doors

Publicans: 'It would be a body blow if Dublin pubs have to remain closed'

Yesterday, Cabinet agreed that ‘wet’ pubs can reopen their doors on 21 September.

29.7k

Sep 9th 2020, 12:05 AM