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# safety - Monday 4 March, 2019

Taoiseach on suspicious package: 'Come after us, don't come after our staff or families' Department Of Health

Taoiseach on suspicious package: 'Come after us, don't come after our staff or families'

Mar 4th 2019, 5:42 PM 33,119 Views 87 Comments

The white powder in the envelope addressed to the Health Minister was confirmed to be non-hazardous.

# safety - Friday 15 February, 2019

Patient dies after falling from fourth-floor window at Mater Hospital Dublin

Patient dies after falling from fourth-floor window at Mater Hospital

Feb 15th 2019, 8:42 AM 62,043 Views No Comments

Gardaí are investigating the incident.

# safety - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

Perspex glass and a dedicated garda team: What taxi drivers want after robberies by west Dublin gang Taxi

Perspex glass and a dedicated garda team: What taxi drivers want after robberies by west Dublin gang

Jan 16th 2019, 6:15 AM 23,795 Views 35 Comments

A number of taxi drivers have been recently targeted.

# safety - Monday 19 November, 2018

Woman stabbed at 'isolated, unlit' Dublin bus stop Blanchardstown

Woman stabbed at 'isolated, unlit' Dublin bus stop

Nov 19th 2018, 7:53 AM 46,157 Views 34 Comments

The woman’s handbag was stolen during the incident.

# safety - Monday 29 October, 2018

OPINION: Don't let your dog greet trick-or-treaters and other tips to keep your pet stress-free Halloween This post contains videos

OPINION: Don't let your dog greet trick-or-treaters and other tips to keep your pet stress-free

Oct 29th 2018, 8:30 PM 11,638 Views 4 Comments

Una O’Toole of the Irish Blue Cross talks us through some ways you can safeguard your pets this Halloween.

# safety - Sunday 22 July, 2018

Farm deaths: Cork most fatal county and July most dangerous month Breakdown

Farm deaths: Cork most fatal county and July most dangerous month

Jul 22nd 2018, 7:30 AM 7,710 Views 17 Comments

Over the past eight years, the most dangerous months for farm deaths in Ireland have been May, June and July.

# safety - Wednesday 13 June, 2018

Toyota recalls nearly 2,000 cars due to potential airbag fault Toyota-l Recall

Toyota recalls nearly 2,000 cars due to potential airbag fault

Jun 13th 2018, 5:53 PM 24,847 Views 34 Comments

The recall affects Corolla and Auris models.

# safety - Sunday 20 May, 2018

Driverless cars: What will they mean for Ireland's future road safety, jobs and even our driving tests? On The Way

Driverless cars: What will they mean for Ireland's future road safety, jobs and even our driving tests?

May 20th 2018, 9:00 PM 17,411 Views 66 Comments

Even if you don’t drive them, driverless cars could be part of your driving test.

# safety - Monday 7 May, 2018

Kids call Childline upset after playing over-18s video games with family members A Safe Space

Kids call Childline upset after playing over-18s video games with family members

May 7th 2018, 7:30 AM 18,313 Views 5 Comments

There is also concern about children talking to strangers online when they play these games.

# safety - Saturday 5 May, 2018

Planning to take a dip? Despite warm weather Irish waters cool enough to trigger cold water shock Water Safety

Planning to take a dip? Despite warm weather Irish waters cool enough to trigger cold water shock

May 5th 2018, 9:15 AM 13,671 Views 13 Comments

Irish waters rarely exceed 15C according to the RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard.

# safety - Saturday 28 April, 2018

Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly Under Arm

Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly

Apr 28th 2018, 6:30 AM 45,682 Views 34 Comments

The RSA used 10 influencers in a campaign last year – but won’t be using any this year.

# safety - Saturday 14 April, 2018

Road deaths decrease across Europe for second year in a row Road Safety

Road deaths decrease across Europe for second year in a row

Apr 14th 2018, 8:15 AM 6,538 Views 15 Comments

The European Commission released the statistics for 2017 this week.

# safety - Saturday 31 March, 2018

All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash Driver Safety

All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash

Mar 31st 2018, 6:01 AM 16,247 Views 36 Comments

eCall is a new life-saving technology which will be fitted to all new cars from today.

# safety - Monday 19 March, 2018

Unarmed gardaí posted outside the homes of gangland targets having safety reviewed Hutch-Kinahan

Unarmed gardaí posted outside the homes of gangland targets having safety reviewed

Mar 19th 2018, 12:05 AM 63,958 Views 46 Comments

There have been calls to introduce tasers for rank-and-file officers.

# safety - Sunday 18 March, 2018

Cork three-year-old waiting for wheelchair forced to spend time on the ground on all fours Killeagh

Cork three-year-old waiting for wheelchair forced to spend time on the ground on all fours

Mar 18th 2018, 12:05 AM 29,984 Views 96 Comments

His parents say that his dignity and safety are compromised daily.

# safety - Saturday 3 March, 2018

Lessons learned from 2010 snow meant we had more than enough salt for the Beast Big Freeze

Lessons learned from 2010 snow meant we had more than enough salt for the Beast

Mar 3rd 2018, 1:00 PM 18,952 Views 34 Comments

Salt supplies are stocked up at off-peak time to ensure Ireland is always ready to tackle icy roads.

'Don't be lulled into a false sense of security, the roads are still treacherous' Be Warned

'Don't be lulled into a false sense of security, the roads are still treacherous'

Mar 3rd 2018, 11:57 AM 23,137 Views 15 Comments

Motorists are being urged to take to the road only in exceptional circumstances.

# safety - Thursday 1 March, 2018

'Be at home by 4pm': Everything you need to know about today's severe weather alert Beast From The East

'Be at home by 4pm': Everything you need to know about today's severe weather alert

Mar 1st 2018, 12:05 AM 283,062 Views 65 Comments

Lots of public transport will be stopping later this afternoon (if it hasn’t already).

# safety - Monday 22 January, 2018

Security ramped up at Regency Hotel trial as Defence Forces form part of armed escort Safety

Security ramped up at Regency Hotel trial as Defence Forces form part of armed escort

Jan 22nd 2018, 9:18 PM 26,271 Views No Comments

Defence Forces and armed gardai in evidence at Courts of Criminal Justice today.

How to buy the safest second-hand car on a €15k budget - and 3 models to see first Buying Advice

How to buy the safest second-hand car on a €15k budget - and 3 models to see first

Jan 22nd 2018, 3:08 PM 7,952 Views 2 Comments

We pick the cars that aced those safety tests.

# safety - Thursday 11 January, 2018

Has Ireland become a better place to live in recent years? Unpicking the 'Wellbeing of the Nation' CSO

Has Ireland become a better place to live in recent years? Unpicking the 'Wellbeing of the Nation'

Jan 11th 2018, 6:00 AM 11,018 Views 27 Comments

The CSO says that the release of its survey yesterday is just the beginning in attempts to chart the wellbeing of the Irish nation.

# safety - Monday 11 December, 2017

Warning issued about window blinds to help prevent tragic accidents Safety This post contains videos

Warning issued about window blinds to help prevent tragic accidents

Dec 11th 2017, 6:15 AM 13,713 Views 16 Comments

Two children end up in US emergency departments every day due to accidents with window blinds.

# safety - Sunday 10 December, 2017

Motorists warned to take extreme care as temperatures may dip to minus 8 degrees Snow Patrol

Motorists warned to take extreme care as temperatures may dip to minus 8 degrees

Dec 10th 2017, 11:20 AM 100,512 Views 90 Comments

A number of weather warning have been issued by Met Éireann.

# safety - Wednesday 6 December, 2017

Driver arrested after car found on Luas tracks Road Safety

Driver arrested after car found on Luas tracks

Dec 6th 2017, 10:50 PM 47,148 Views 27 Comments

Drivers are being warned to take care on the roads as freezing conditions are due to take hold tomorrow.

# safety - Tuesday 5 December, 2017

Gardaí urge public to count the amount of offences they spot in new Luas safety video Luas

Gardaí urge public to count the amount of offences they spot in new Luas safety video

Dec 5th 2017, 10:00 PM 27,992 Views 47 Comments

Gardaí today posted a video from inside the Luas as it travelled from Broombridge to Stephen’s Green.

# safety - Wednesday 1 November, 2017

Concerns raised about how residents would exit disability centre in event of fire Camphill

Concerns raised about how residents would exit disability centre in event of fire

Nov 1st 2017, 1:13 PM 10,132 Views 3 Comments

While there were master keys to individual units at the centre, there was no clarity as to how these could be located in an emergency.

# safety - Wednesday 25 October, 2017

How should I talk to my three-year-old son about 'bad people'? NO SECRETS

How should I talk to my three-year-old son about 'bad people'?

Oct 25th 2017, 5:01 PM 2,567 Views No Comments

We want our kids to stay innocent – but we also want to prepare them. Where is the right balance, asks Chrissie Russell.

# safety - Saturday 21 October, 2017

Dublin Fire Brigade to use drones 'extensively' in the run up to Halloween Bonfires

Dublin Fire Brigade to use drones 'extensively' in the run up to Halloween

Oct 21st 2017, 4:00 PM 12,424 Views 28 Comments

It will also use a live feed showing bonfires and other incidents similar to the one used for Storm Ophelia.

Major study finds HPV vaccine in women was not linked with 44 chronic diseases Evidence

Major study finds HPV vaccine in women was not linked with 44 chronic diseases

Oct 21st 2017, 8:45 AM 32,700 Views 148 Comments

No other serious safety concerns were identified in the study of more than three million women.

# safety - Thursday 19 October, 2017

Storm Ophelia surfer: 'The picture makes the ocean look rough... but it wasn't really that significant' Red Warning

Storm Ophelia surfer: 'The picture makes the ocean look rough... but it wasn't really that significant'

Oct 19th 2017, 6:10 AM 66,723 Views 143 Comments

Luke Donnelly from Stillorgan is a trained lifeguard, surfing teacher and is studying oceanography as part of his degree.

# safety - Thursday 28 September, 2017

Almost half of all abortions happening around the world every year are unsafe Abortion

Almost half of all abortions happening around the world every year are unsafe

Sep 28th 2017, 6:05 AM 11,725 Views 37 Comments

Of the 55.7 million abortions that take place worldwide every year, 25.5 million are unsafe.

# safety - Monday 11 September, 2017

Watchdog to target discount and hardware stores for banned hazardous chemicals Safety

Watchdog to target discount and hardware stores for banned hazardous chemicals

Sep 11th 2017, 10:15 AM 20,303 Views 19 Comments

The Health and Safety Authority has today launched a nationwide inspection campaign.

# safety - Saturday 9 September, 2017

Coast Guard urges care along Atlantic coasts and cliffs due to wind alert Caution

Coast Guard urges care along Atlantic coasts and cliffs due to wind alert

Sep 9th 2017, 4:41 PM 13,430 Views No Comments

Very high seas are also forecast for tomorrow night and Monday morning.

# safety - Wednesday 16 August, 2017

Farmers account for most work-related deaths in Ireland Health And Safety

Farmers account for most work-related deaths in Ireland

Aug 16th 2017, 8:19 AM 8,561 Views 29 Comments

Half of the fatalities last year involved self-employed people.

# safety - Tuesday 25 July, 2017

Alton Towers says rollercoaster did what it was supposed to after passengers evacuated 180 feet above the ground Oblivion

Alton Towers says rollercoaster did what it was supposed to after passengers evacuated 180 feet above the ground

Jul 25th 2017, 7:03 PM 27,319 Views 18 Comments

A rollercoaster train was 180 feet in the air when it shut off.

# safety - Tuesday 18 July, 2017

Primark recalls men's flip-flops - but Irish stores unaffected Dangerous Chemical

Primark recalls men's flip-flops - but Irish stores unaffected

Jul 18th 2017, 8:25 AM 14,335 Views 26 Comments

The black, blue and khaki flip-flops were on sale in Primark stores between the 4 January and 2 June this year.

# safety - Sunday 2 July, 2017

Inspector says 'an awful lot' of bouncy castles haven't been safety-checked Consumer Rights

Inspector says 'an awful lot' of bouncy castles haven't been safety-checked

Jul 2nd 2017, 7:30 AM 12,523 Views 26 Comments

Bouncy castles are one of many holiday-related items people are being warned to ensure they are safety-certified.

# safety - Wednesday 28 June, 2017

Man (50s) dies after falling into a slurry pit in Co Clare Farming Incident

Man (50s) dies after falling into a slurry pit in Co Clare

Jun 28th 2017, 11:14 AM 23,967 Views 10 Comments

Gardaí and health and safety inspectors are investigating the incident.

# safety - Saturday 24 June, 2017

'Where are we all going?': 83 residents of Camden towers refuse to leave their homes London

'Where are we all going?': 83 residents of Camden towers refuse to leave their homes

Jun 24th 2017, 9:18 AM 16,386 Views 31 Comments

Some residents first learned of the evacuation while watching the news.

# safety - Tuesday 20 June, 2017

Backpacks banned from Dublin Pride events for security reasons Safety

Backpacks banned from Dublin Pride events for security reasons

Jun 20th 2017, 2:14 PM 15,990 Views 130 Comments

Organisers of the LGBT festival said they are working with gardaí to ensure “the safety and enjoyment of all attending”.

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