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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.
Garda Presence Recognised By Two In Five Locals, New Survey Reveals
A survey released by Gardaí today shows 64 per cent believe the force is effective in tackling crime.
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Girl In Wexford
Her mother was also injured in the incident and was hospitalised with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Packed Church In Carlow Honours Woman With No Next Of Kin Following Undertaker's Appeal
Mary Regan died in the care of Hillview Nursing Home last Friday, and had no next of kin.
Eight-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabbed In Wexford Was Trying To Protect Her Mother
Her parents, both in their 30s, are receiving hospital treatment for non-life threatening stab injuries.
Bernard Durkan, The Dáil's Longest Serving TD, Has Lost His Seat In Kildare North
In a post on X, Durkan wrote: "Alas, today wasn’t my day but it has been my privilege to represent the people of Kildare in Dáil Éireann for over 43 years."
M50 Southbound Crash Near Junction 7 Lucan Causes Major Traffic Delays
No injuries have been reported, but lanes 2 and 3 are affected.
Child Dies Following Assault At A Residence In Wexford Last Night
The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she died from her injuries in the early hours of this morning.
Stephen Donnelly's Loss Marks Major Blow For Fianna Fáil In Wicklow
Counting of the general election votes resumes this morning.
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