Almost 9 thousand people died from heart disease in Ireland last year, according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which says it killed more woman in 2020 than breast, cervical and ovarian cancer combined.
The charity is due before a Health Committee today.
The foundation says chronic heart disease patients make up 44 per cent of covid deaths in Ireland.
CEO of the Irish Heart Foundation, Tim Collins, says the pandemic has also had a major impact on diagnosis:
Over 2,000 Homes Commenced Construction In Wicklow Over Past 12 Months
The data from the Department of Housing shows that between January and December 2024 60,243 new homes commenced construction, up 84% from the 32,801 recorded in 2023.
Wicklow TD On Course To Be Tánaiste As Programme For Government Published
Focus has now turned to who will make it to the Cabinet table for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
An Bord Pleanála Asked To Reject Plans for Large Waste Facility In West Wicklow
A planning application has been lodged for the project at Ballinclare Quarry in Kilbride.
Talks To Begin On Potential Croke Park Fight For Bray's Katie Taylor
Eddie Hearn says he 'really wants to deliver' a Croke Park card for Katie Taylor.
Works To Start On Project To Improve Water Supplies In Dunlavin
Uisce Éireann is commencing works on a project to overhaul the water supply in Dunlavin.
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