Parents have also been asked to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR vaccine due to a recent spike in measles cases here.

In a report published by the Irish Independent, Roscommon is the most expensive county in the region to arrange a GP appointment with costs ranging between €55 to €70.

That's according to a local GP who says the extension of free GP care to children aged six and seven could mean longer waiting times for medical appointments.

Saolta has released a statement to remind the public to stay safe this weekend.

A new survey on elder abuse has been published.

The issue of more responsibility being allocated to pharmacists has been ongoing for some years now

Minor Injury Units treat patients with injuries such as broken bones, cuts, or sprains without the need for an Emergency Room visit.

According to the organization, the government's own reports show that over a thousand extra GPs are needed for the plan to work.