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Admissions growing by around 5%
The number of Covid patients in hospital is growing at between 4% - 5% a day, according to NPHET.
The group's modelling expert, Philip Nolan, says infections in the fourth wave are unfortunately leading to hospital admissions.
169 people are in hospital with the virus - the highest in over two months.
1,501 new cases were also reported yesterday, and former head of the HSE, Tony O'Brien, expects a further spike in the coming days.
Two Fianna Fáil And One Independent Councillor Back Maria Steen Presidential Nomination In Kildare
No other motions of support have been lodged for any other potential candidates.
Dublin Airport Passenger Cap To Remain For Up To 12 Months According To Transport Minister
Minister Darragh O'Brien says draft proposals to remove the 32 million passnger cap to be presented before October's budget
Conor McGregor Asks Supreme Court To Hear Appeal In Nikita Hand Case
Conor Mc Gregor's friend James Lawrence is also appealing a decision not to award him costs, after he was found not to have assaulted Ms Hand by the civil jury.
Call For Action As Problem Gambling Affects Thousands Across Ireland
With 7% of adults showing signs of gambling addiction, campaigners urge better support services
Housing Growth At Risk As Wastewater System Exceeds Capacity
Without upgrades, the utility warns new housing connections in Kildare, Dublin, Meath, and Wicklow could be frozen by 2028.
Harris: Ireland’s Donation Of Vehicles To Ukraine Shows “Steadfast Support”
Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris says it's "a further indication of Ireland's steadfast support for Ukraine" and a "practical" example of non-lethal aid.
Drug Checks In Place For This Weekend's District X Festival At Palmerstown House Estate
The 'back of house' testing will allow extra risky pills or powders to be identified in order to warn people of the dangers.
Finance Minister Rejects Two-Tier Child Benefit Despite Taoiseach’s Signal
Advocacy groups have long called for the move, to direct support at struggling families who need it most.
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