The head of the HSE warns the health system faces 'unyielding pressure' due to the recent Covid surge.
Officials say non-elective healthcare will now likely be cancelled as many hospitals move to surge capacity.
HSE chief executive Paul Reid says the situation is extremely serious.
Covid 19: Health Officials Report A Further 12,138 Cases
6,843 are positive PCR's while a further 5,295 are positive antigen tests logged on the HSE website.
National Drugs Strategy Comes Under Review
The government says Portugal’s move to decriminalise drugs "isn’t compatible" with Ireland’s legal system.
Residential Property Prices Continue To Rise
CSO figures show in the year to November the price of a home increased by 14%.
Wicklow's Josh Van Der Flier Named In Six Nations Squad
Uncapped duo Mack Hansen and Mike Lowry have been named in Ireland’s Six Nations squad.
Wicklow Minister: Students Will Receive Clarity Shortly On Leaving Cert Exams
Students will get clarity on the Leaving Cert in the next few days, according to the Higher Education Minister.
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