#Safety
HSA to carry out safety inspection blitz on quarries
More than 50 quarries across the country will be inspected next week.
Fianna Fáil takes aim at funfairs ahead of summer holidays
The Health and Safety Funfair Amendment Bill looks to further regulate funfairs.
Concern at increasing levels of 'aggression, threats and violence' towards barristers
The Bar Council is calling for an increased garda presence at courts and for screening facilities to be installed at all courthouses.
'Seconds could change your life': Luas releases video of crashes and near misses
Two pedestrians died after being struck by trams in separate incidents earlier this year.
Hendrick strike helps Burnley all but secure Premier League status with draw at Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri’s side failed to capitalise on defeats suffered by their top four rivals this evening.
Boeing CEO stands by 'fundamental safety' of 737 MAX jets following Ethiopian Airlines report
‘We remain confident in the fundamental safety of the 737 MAX,’ CEO Muilenburg said. .
All cars sold after 2022 must have speed-limiting technology, EU says
It is part of a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
Taoiseach on suspicious package: 'Come after us, don't come after our staff or families'
The white powder in the envelope addressed to the Health Minister was confirmed to be non-hazardous.
Patient dies after falling from fourth-floor window at Mater Hospital
Gardaí are investigating the incident.
Perspex glass and a dedicated garda team: What taxi drivers want after robberies by west Dublin gang
A number of taxi drivers have been recently targeted.
Woman stabbed at 'isolated, unlit' Dublin bus stop
The woman’s handbag was stolen during the incident.
OPINION: Don't let your dog greet trick-or-treaters and other tips to keep your pet stress-free
Una O’Toole of the Irish Blue Cross talks us through some ways you can safeguard your pets this Halloween.
Farm deaths: Cork most fatal county and July most dangerous month
Over the past eight years, the most dangerous months for farm deaths in Ireland have been May, June and July.
Toyota recalls nearly 2,000 cars due to potential airbag fault
The recall affects Corolla and Auris models.
Driverless cars: What will they mean for Ireland's future road safety, jobs and even our driving tests?
Even if you don’t drive them, driverless cars could be part of your driving test.
Kids call Childline upset after playing over-18s video games with family members
There is also concern about children talking to strangers online when they play these games.
Planning to take a dip? Despite warm weather Irish waters cool enough to trigger cold water shock
Irish waters rarely exceed 15C according to the RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard.
Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly
The RSA used 10 influencers in a campaign last year – but won’t be using any this year.
Road deaths decrease across Europe for second year in a row
The European Commission released the statistics for 2017 this week.
All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash
eCall is a new life-saving technology which will be fitted to all new cars from today.
Unarmed gardaí posted outside the homes of gangland targets having safety reviewed
There have been calls to introduce tasers for rank-and-file officers.
Cork three-year-old waiting for wheelchair forced to spend time on the ground on all fours
His parents say that his dignity and safety are compromised daily.
Lessons learned from 2010 snow meant we had more than enough salt for the Beast
Salt supplies are stocked up at off-peak time to ensure Ireland is always ready to tackle icy roads.
'Don't be lulled into a false sense of security, the roads are still treacherous'
Motorists are being urged to take to the road only in exceptional circumstances.
'Be at home by 4pm': Everything you need to know about today's severe weather alert
Lots of public transport will be stopping later this afternoon (if it hasn’t already).
Security ramped up at Regency Hotel trial as Defence Forces form part of armed escort
Defence Forces and armed gardai in evidence at Courts of Criminal Justice today.
How to buy the safest second-hand car on a €15k budget - and 3 models to see first
We pick the cars that aced those safety tests.
Has Ireland become a better place to live in recent years? Unpicking the 'Wellbeing of the Nation'
The CSO says that the release of its survey yesterday is just the beginning in attempts to chart the wellbeing of the Irish nation.
Warning issued about window blinds to help prevent tragic accidents
Two children end up in US emergency departments every day due to accidents with window blinds.
Motorists warned to take extreme care as temperatures may dip to minus 8 degrees
A number of weather warning have been issued by Met Éireann.
Driver arrested after car found on Luas tracks
Drivers are being warned to take care on the roads as freezing conditions are due to take hold tomorrow.
Gardaí urge public to count the amount of offences they spot in new Luas safety video
Gardaí today posted a video from inside the Luas as it travelled from Broombridge to Stephen’s Green.
Concerns raised about how residents would exit disability centre in event of fire
While there were master keys to individual units at the centre, there was no clarity as to how these could be located in an emergency.
How should I talk to my three-year-old son about 'bad people'?
We want our kids to stay innocent – but we also want to prepare them. Where is the right balance, asks Chrissie Russell.
Dublin Fire Brigade to use drones 'extensively' in the run up to Halloween
It will also use a live feed showing bonfires and other incidents similar to the one used for Storm Ophelia.
Major study finds HPV vaccine in women was not linked with 44 chronic diseases
No other serious safety concerns were identified in the study of more than three million women.
Storm Ophelia surfer: 'The picture makes the ocean look rough... but it wasn't really that significant'
Luke Donnelly from Stillorgan is a trained lifeguard, surfing teacher and is studying oceanography as part of his degree.
Almost half of all abortions happening around the world every year are unsafe
Of the 55.7 million abortions that take place worldwide every year, 25.5 million are unsafe.
Watchdog to target discount and hardware stores for banned hazardous chemicals
The Health and Safety Authority has today launched a nationwide inspection campaign.
Coast Guard urges care along Atlantic coasts and cliffs due to wind alert
Very high seas are also forecast for tomorrow night and Monday morning.
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