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ALERT: Recall of balloons sold in Ireland due to cancer risk from chemical presence

A product recall has been issued for balloons sold in Ireland due the presence of a chemical which could present a cancer risk. The recall has been issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The risk presented by this ...

27 Apr 2023 at 11:01

National News

Gardaí reveal highest risk times for fatal or serious collisions during Christmas/New Year

Gardaí have revealed the highest risk times for fatal or serious road traffic collisions during the Christmas and New Year period. It comes 157 people are confirmed to have lost their lives on Ireland's roads this year - 25 more than on the ...

30 Dec 2022 at 10:35

National News

ALERT: Risk of fire and burns prompts immediate recall of popular wall lights sold online

20 Feb 2024 at 15:34

National News

RECALL: Electric shock risk from product sold on popular website in Ireland

A product recall alert has been issued after an electric shock risk was detected with a DSHOW hair straightener product sold on Amazon. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned that the DSHOW Hair Crimper Hair ...

29 Jul 2023 at 11:50

National News

'LIFE-THREATENING' - Children's Health Ireland warns of risks ride-on lawnmowers pose to children

Children's Health Ireland has warned parents to never allow children on or outside near a ride-on lawnmower, saying that a life-changing injury from a lawnmower blade "only takes a second". The health organisation revealed that at least ...

01 May 2024 at 10:01

National News

Monkeypox vaccine to be extended to high risk groups

A plan to extend the use of the smallpox vaccine for individuals at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland has been announced. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly confirmed the move following recommendations made on the 22nd ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:04

National News

Medicine-resistant infections the biggest risk facing Ireland, experts warn

Infections that are resistant to medicines are the biggest risk facing Ireland, according to an expert assessment. The next biggest threats are a pandemic, cyber attacks and disruption to critical supply chains, according to Ireland’s ...

28 Mar 2024 at 21:49

National News

ALERT: Irish consumers advised to cease use of vacuum due to risk of fire and burns

Irish consumers are being advised to cease use of a popular vacuum due to a risk of fire and burns. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), BISSELL is recalling certain Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Floor ...

21 Feb 2023 at 15:50

National News

WARNING: Choking risk identified in two children's toys sold in Ireland

A major safety issue with certain children's toys sold in Ireland has been identified, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Two toys from Music Box Kingdom have been flagged as choking hazards, ...

26 Jan 2023 at 15:41

National News

STORM CIARÁN: Flooding possible as Met Éireann warns of heavy rainfall in SIX counties

A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for six counties. According to Met Éireann, counties including Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Waterford are set to receive rainfall associated with Storm Ciarán from ...

01 Nov 2023 at 11:42

National News

Coveney lands consultant job with EY Ireland

Former tanaiste Simon Coveney has taken up a consultant post with EY Ireland. Mr Coveney, who retired from politics at the end of last year, will join the firm’s geopolitical strategy team with immediate effect. He stepped ...

14 Apr 2025 at 12:57

National News

Irish store recalls toy due to likelihood of 'serious risk to children'

An Irish store has recalled a toy due to the likelihood of a 'serious risk to children'. Woodies has issued the recall as the 'Make It Spooky by Woodies Inflatable Child Unicorn Costume' has no CE mark and does not comply ...

25 Jan 2023 at 13:01

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