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# Needles

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More than half of reported spiking incidents in 2021 allegedly involved needles
A person convicted of poisoning can be sentenced to up to three years in prison.
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Dec 15th 2021, 3:24 PM
Woman arrested over Australia strawberry needle scare
The Australian government has raised the maximum sentence for fruit tampering to 15 years.
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Nov 11th 2018, 9:33 AM
Australian strawberries taken off shelves in New Zealand after needles found
At least two minors have been questioned by Australian police for carrying out hoaxes.
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Sep 23rd 2018, 9:55 AM
Australia supermarket chain bans needles amid strawberry crisis
Police have received reports of more than 100 alleged incidents of pins and needles being found in fruit.
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Sep 20th 2018, 10:06 PM
Australia offers large reward for information as sewing needles found in strawberries
Several brands of strawberries grown in Queensland have been withdrawn from supermarkets.
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Sep 17th 2018, 5:10 PM
Steep increase in Limerick steroid-users seeking needle exchange
An addiction and outreach service says there’s been a rise in younger steroid-users coming forward.
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Sep 9th 2018, 7:00 AM
Chinese kindergarten teacher used needles to 'discipline' children for not sleeping
The case prompted Chinese authorities to call for an “immediate” investigation into all kindergartens across the country.
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Dec 2nd 2017, 10:30 AM
A patch on the wrist could deliver flu vaccine instead of needle
First human trial of the ‘microneedle patch’ that ‘punctures skin painlessly’ can be self-administered.
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Jun 28th 2017, 6:15 AM
France today opened its first ever supervised injecting centre for drug addicts
After years of campaigning, the centre opened in Paris today.
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Oct 14th 2016, 5:23 PM
6,000 drug needles found in tiny Dublin city centre park every year
A special needle disposal bin has been placed in the park to help combat the problem.
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Aug 12th 2016, 6:03 AM
Dublin's drug laneways: One year on, the alleys are still littered with needles
The city centre this afternoon: used needles, a crack pipe – and a syringe just yards from playing children.
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May 5th 2016, 6:58 PM
The needles on the cobbles are nothing new - but the human excrement is shocking
A grim tour of the backstreets of the capital…
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Dec 1st 2015, 10:00 PM
Poll: Would you welcome an injection centre in your area?
The first is due to open next year.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 9:32 AM
Does Sydney have the solution to Dublin's public drug-taking problem?
Sometimes difficult problems require courageous action.
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Apr 13th 2015, 8:00 PM
Council pays thousands in compensation for staff needle stick injuries
Dublin City Council also spent €7.7 million on settlements for public injuries last year.
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Mar 10th 2015, 10:19 AM
Investigation: Should you vaccinate your children?
There’s a measles outbreak in the US because people aren’t vaccinated.
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Feb 15th 2015, 8:30 PM
Healthcare workers 'at risk over Irish failure to implement EU laws'
ICTU says the EU’s directive on ‘sharps’ – requiring medical needles to retract after use – was to become Irish law by today.
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May 11th 2013, 3:58 PM
Afraid of needles? 'Jet-injected' drugs may have solution
Scientific researchers are developing a ‘jet-injector’ to get medicine to the right spot – by using pressure, rather than a puncture of the skin.
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May 27th 2012, 5:00 PM
Irish doctor who invented the modern injection remembered
Plus, some other things that you may not have known were invented by Irish people (spoiler: one is chocolate milk!)
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Feb 17th 2012, 4:06 PM