Health

There are approximately 123 affected products in the Republic of Ireland

Irish Parents warned as Decathlon issues urgent product safety alert

Customers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

TK Maxx issues urgent recall of popular product amid choking fears

The disruption comes amid reports of similar incidents at supermarket chains across Europe

SuperValu forced to remove food from 13 stores following cyberattack

Parents and guardians are urged to take extra care this Halloween when purchasing children’s face paints

Parents warned over certain face paints that may contain lead

The CCPC has warned customers to stop using the product immediately

Penneys recalls popular home item amid asbestos fears

12 food businesses forced to close last month

12 food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in September

The CCPC is encouraging families to purchase costumes from reputable retailers

Irish Parents warned over serious safety risks of Halloween costumes

Customers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Tesco recalls popular breakfast food that may contain insects

Customers are advised not to eat the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Aldi and Supervalu issue recall of popular foods

Flu vaccines are currently being delivered on a phased basis

HSE issues major flu vaccine update for Ireland as delays hit rollout

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

'Do not eat' - Marks and Spencer issues recall of popular foods

If you purchased the product, please stop use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

'Stop use immediately' - SHEIN issues recall as lead found in toy

Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately

B&Q Ireland issues urgent recall amid risk of electric shock and fire

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Popular chocolate sold across Ireland recalled amid salmonella fears

Alone annual report

At-risk older people cutting down on food and heating, Alone says

Five supplements to help keep you healthy and happy this Winter (AFF)

Just 10 child victims were formally identified in 2024 and 18 in 2025

Irish children being 'groomed, coerced or exploited' under-identified
A new report from the IHREC has said child trafficking remains significantly under-identified in Ireland
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The product was sold between 13 May and 08 June 2026

Parents across Ireland warned as toy recalled amid chemical risk

Consumers have been warned not to eat any of the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Urgent recall issued for popular ready meals

The front of St Peter & Paul's Church in Portlaoise where raw sewage regularly overspills.

Uisce Éireann responds to Portlaoise church sewage leak problem

A total of 48 children were identified as cases during the outbreak

MRSA outbreak in Irish children linked to bouncy castle play

Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available

'Stop use immediately' - Smyths recall popular toy amid asbestos fears

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website

'Live rodent ran across the floor' - Three closures issued by FSAI

Supervalu issued the recall on Tuesday

'Do not eat' - Supervalu recalls popular food product

MBI is recalling Groovy Baby “I Spy a Fly!” board book

Aldi and TK Maxx recall popular book amid choking fears

From today, e-scooter users must wear both a helmet and high-visibility clothing when using the vehicles

E-scooter users warned as strict new rules and €100 fines in effect

The product could pose a serious risk of electric shock

'Electric shock' risk issued for circulating pumps in Ireland

Leading performer at Electric Picnic cancels due to serious injury
Serious injury forces headliner act at the Terminus arena to cancel Electric Picnic appearance
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Nests are now at their biggest, with up to 10,000 wasps in a single colony

Irish households urged to prepare for 'angrier and hungrier' wasps

Rodent infestations and bad hygiene practices were among the reasons for the closures

'Human waste overflowing' - Thirteen food businesses closed in July

There are approximately 47 affected products in the Republic of Ireland

TEMU issues urgent recall across Ireland amid choking risks

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately

Hundreds of electric blankets recalled across Ireland amid fire fears

Major recall underway for home heaters amid fire and shock risk

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close last month

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in June

The products, sold in multiple stores across Ireland, present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos

Parents warned as toy sold in Irish shops may contain asbestos

Uisce Éireann is asking households and businesses across the country to keep saving water where they can this summer

Uisce Éireann warns 'water being used faster than it can be replaced'

Daytime temperatures will widely exceed 25 degrees with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday.

Met Éireann issues advisory for 'prolonged' heatwave amid rising temps

Nicole delivering the cheque to the Coombe with her husband Mannix and twins Sally and Beth

Mother of Laois twins born 26 weeks premature raises funds for Coombe

Examples of some of the complaints include a slug in a noodle dish

Fingernail found in food as FSAI received nearly 10,000 complaints

Symptoms of Listeria can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

ALERT! Cooked ham recalled from Irish supermarkets amid listeria fears

Weever fish have sharp, venomous, needle-like spines along their back and can be found in shallow water

Warning over poisonous fish on Irish beaches after incident with boy

Illegal products could cause serious side effects including chemical burns, gum irritation, pain and tooth sensitivity

Irish consumers warned over 'dangerous' teeth whitening products

Seven food businesses across Ireland were forced to close their doors in May

Seven food businesses across Ireland forced to close last month

Laois woman given four year wait time for referral appointment

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items and destroy the product

People in Ireland told to 'destroy' product as major recall underway

Free health checks coming to Portlaoise

The HSE are warning people on double strength MDMA and new ‘pink powders’ on drug market

HSE warning festivalgoers on deadly high strength MDMA circulating

GoFundMe raises over €55K for young woman diagnosed with rare disease

'She's a warrior' - GAA star losing sight and mobility due to disease

Guidance states that children aged 10 and under should not consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol

Warning as popular drink could make children 'lose consciousness'

Popular children's item recalled due to presence of asbestos detected

Popular children's item recalled due to presence of asbestos detected

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'Everything changed in an instant'- Baby battling illness in hospital

Ciara Mageean was diagnosed with cancer in May 2025

Irish Olympian opens up on heartbreaking cancer battle on RTÉ series

Striking ambulance workers ‘prepared for the long haul’

Paramedic strike action ‘not satisfactory’, says Taoiseach

Minister urged to engage with striking paramedics

Staff from the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise celebrating International Day of the Midwife 2026.

'Investing in midwives saves lives' - More people in Laois called to become midw...

Ambulance strike will significantly impact services, HSE warns