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Health Special: are hospital car park charges a tax on ill health?
Margaret Hawkins
In part one of our two-week series, figures show hospitals took almost €16m in parking fees in 2023, in what many perceive as a tax on being sick, writes Margaret Hawkins.
15 January 2025 News
Research shows money is ‘overriding stress factor’ with farmers
The research team collected data online through semi-structured interviews with 17 farmers and three focus groups with 11 farming stakeholders.
13 January 2025 News
Electronic veterinary prescription database launched
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue made the announcement on Monday, which will see the new electronic national database begin to collect all veterinary prescriptions in Ireland.
Last-minute housing prep ahead of calving
Ahead of the busy calving period, there are some final quick checks that can be done to allow for smooth sailing this spring.
11 January 2025 Buildings
Learn how to take back control of your pain
Research shows up to one in three Irish people suffer with chronic pain, yet there is a major shortage of services outside Dublin, writes Margaret Hawkins.
8 January 2025 Health
Dairy dispersal is a stark warning
When someone leaves a profession they love and are good at, with no health or financial issues, there are questions to be answered.
8 January 2025 Dealer
Twelve people died in farming incidents in 2024
Agriculture accounted for the highest number of work-related fatalities in 2024 despite having a mere 4% share in the workforce.
8 January 2025 News
Seán Brady appointed interim CEO of Animal Health Ireland
Brady has held a variety of leadership positions in the dairy and tillage industries.
7 January 2025 News
Teagasc reschedules Cork CalfCare events
Some of the on-farm events, also being organised by Animal Health Ireland (AHI), have been rescheduled to later this month, while others will not go ahead.
7 January 2025 News
Keep toxic behaviour at bay in the workplace
Dreading going to work each morning? Toxic workplaces can affect your mental health, so it’s important to set, and maintain, boundaries, writes Margaret Hawkins.
1 January 2025 Health
50 Irish farmers contribute to new book on farming for nature
Irish farmers and research scientists have joined forces for a new book, The Farming For Nature Handbook, which combines scientific research with local knowledge from 50 farmers.
26 December 2024 News
Peace on Earth, and around the dinner table
It can be hard to stay upbeat in moments of chaos and tension. Here are some expert tips on navigating disagreements at Christmas time, writes Rosalind Skillen.
25 December 2024 Health