Pharmacists say 125 million euro a year could be freed up in the health budget by switching from name-brand drugs to similar ones made in Ireland.
The Irish Pharmacy Union says a policy on these "biosimilar" drugs has been promised for years, but never delivered.
The group also says if they were allowed to deal with some routine complaints, GPs could be freed up for more complicated work.
Uisce Eireann Warns Of Water Outages.
Uisce Éireann is carrying out essential maintenance works to a section of water main supplied from Vartry Reservoir on Tuesday, 03 December.
73 People Accessing Emergency Accommodation In Wicklow
Homelessness figures have reached a record high of almost 15,000 nationwide.
Irish Environmental Groups Advocate for Sustainable Offshore Wind Development In Wicklow
Blue Ireland, a coalition of local environmental groups across Wicklow has been formed to safeguard Ireland’s marine ecosystems and coastal communities as the country accelerates offshore wind energy developments.
Wicklow Coast Care Big Winners In An Taisce Awards.
Arklow Coast Care was one of the big winners announced at An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme
Refurbished Athletics Track And New Paddle Courts Open In Greystones
The official opening of the refurbished running track and new Padel courts has taken place at Shoreline Leisure in Greystones.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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