The Health Minister Simon Harris says barriers to entry for nurses are being removed to ensure more staff can be recruited.
The death toll from Covid-19 in the Republic is 158, with the total number of positive tests to 4,994, of which 132 are in County Wicklow.
1,163 cases are associated with healthcare workers. As of Friday at midnight, 165 people were admitted to intensive care units.
Wicklow Commuters: Have Your Say on Dublin-Wexford Rail Line
The long complained about service is up for discussion at a public meeting in Gorey.
Blessington Farm Steps Into National Spotlight
Tinode dairy farm hosts National Dairy Council campaign celebrating Irish agriculture
Two Weeks To Budget 2027: Simon Harris Focusing On Income Tax, Energy Support & Childcare
Tánaiste, Wicklow TD and Finance Minister outlines two-week countdown to budget announcement, emphasising cost-of-living priorities
Daina Moorehouse Eyes Redemption Against Fuentes Fernandez In European Quarters
Wicklow boxer takes on Spanish opponent with history of head-to-head battles
Festival Republic Moves Kaleidoscope to Glendalough as Russborough Deal Ends
Family festival abandons six-year home in expansion promise—but new venue untested for camping crowds
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