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Irish Examiner
01-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Every three minutes in Ireland someone is told they have cancer, says Irish Cancer Society
Someone hears they have got cancer every three minutes in Ireland, the Irish Cancer Society has warned, as it called for at least €20m in new recurrent funding for the National Cancer Strategy next year. Sunscreen dispensers should be funded for all public spaces so everyone can access this expensive but vital protection against skin cancer, it also urged. Connected to this, it called for a national awareness campaign on the risks linked with using sunbeds. Playgrounds, creches, and schools need support to build shade structures in outdoor spaces to help children stay safe as temperatures rise. The society's pre-budget submission also calls for a 5% increase in the HSE's capital budget. This would support it in building more cancer wards, surgery theatres, endoscopy units, and upgrade scanning equipment. CEO Averil Power warned these changes and many others, including better funding for the society, are needed to address the rising need for cancer care in Ireland. 'The OECD and European Commission country cancer profile for Ireland shows that Irish people are more likely to get – and die – from cancer in Ireland than in many other European countries,' she said. 'We have the second-highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the EU, and the third-highest cancer mortality rate in western Europe. These shocking statistics must serve as a wake-up call to Government.' Averil Power: 'We have the second-highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the EU, and the third-highest cancer mortality rate in western Europe.' Picture Andres Poveda The society's county-level data shows in Cork during 2023, some 3,208 people were diagnosed with cancer and 1,164 people died. In Kerry there were 919 new diagnoses and 373 deaths from cancer. In Limerick, some 1,051 new cancer diagnoses were made and 447 cancer patients died. Across Tipperary, 925 new diagnoses were made and 405 cancer patients died. In Waterford, there were 699 new cancer diagnoses and 315 deaths, while there were 653 new diagnoses in Clare and 281 deaths from cancer during 2023. More supports are also needed from the Department of Social Protection to help with the costs of cancer and changed living circumstances, the submission said. This should include automatic entitlement to supports such as the household benefits package for cancer patients with a terminal diagnosis. The criteria for getting the Partial Capacity Benefit should be expanded to make it easier for employers to allow to people return to work in a phased manner.
Irish Examiner
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
'The voice of the people': Joe Duffy takes his final call on Liveline
Joe Duffy has said his last 'Hello. Good afternoon, you are very welcome to Liveline'. The - at times - emotional last show for the veteran broadcaster included a mix of comedic sketches and songs and even a performance by the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band, as well as tributes from Micheál Martin and Michael D Higgins. The Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band at Joe Duffy's final farewell show. Picture: Andres Poveda The Taoiseach called him the 'authentic voice of the people' who 'kept us all on our toes over the years', while the president called him 'the voice of those on the margins' throughout his 'long and remarkable career'. After his familiar introduction at the start of the show, Joe was sung a rendition of the 1970s hit Thank you For Being A Friend by The Camembert Quartet. Show producer Brenda Donohue told him he had been 'more than a friend' to everyone on the show over the years before bringing on Caroline Davis of Caroline's Breast Care in County Carlow. She reminded Joe about how allowances for specialised bras for women who underwent a mastectomy were reinstated after women shared their stories on the show over two days last year. June Rogers at Joe Duffy's final farewell show. Picture: Andres Poveda Cork author Pete O'Toole was another of the former guests to appear. He thanked Joe for helping him sell his self-published books and for helping 'vindicate' him as a writer. Brenda interrupted the show to let Joe know 'we have a caller on the line'. It turned out to be the Taoiseach who told him: 'You were and are the voice of the people. You were authentic. You gave the people a platform and I think you never left your roots. Your working-class background stood to you. 'You had a unique capacity to mediate between the people and authority and allow them to tell their stories.' He added: 'Over the years, I can remember many a civil servant coming running into me in the afternoon saying, Liveline's gone mad. It's gone on fire. We've got to do this and that and the other. 'The one difference between you and social media, if I may say, is that you had balance on every show, somebody has got to give the other side of the story." Claudia Boyle performing on Joe Duffy's final farewell show. Picture: Andres Poveda He described the presenter as a wonderful platform for people, survivors of institutions, people who may not often get the opportunity. 'They just picked up the phone, they rang you, and you guided them through to tell their story. People will be forever in your debt.' He also referenced how the two met up during family holidays on Dunworley Strand, near Courtmacsherry, south west Cork. Paul Harrington performs 'Song of Bernadette' for Joe Duffy's final farewell show. Picture: Andres Poveda He said that he shared 'one of the best, great days' he and his wife Mary had with their seven-year-old daughter Leana before she passed away in 2010 at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. 'You took some beautiful photographs of Leana in my arms and you sent them to me after Leana died and that's something Mary and I have always treasured," he said. Comedian Oliver Callan recorded a special episode of his show Callan's Kicks, featuring Joe taking calls from the likes of Bertie Ahern and Bono. The show came to an end with the reading of a letter from President Michael D Higgins which thanked Joe for his 'remarkable contribution to public life'. It was one that he had 'shaped with empathy, insight and an unwavering commitment to the voices of Ireland'. He said: 'Through your work, you have borne witness to the struggles and triumphs of the Irish people, often giving voice to those on the margins and creating a space in which silence could be broken and solidarity expressed, reminding us that behind every headline is a human story, reminding us too that our society is strengthened by the lived experiences of its people.' Joe Duffy: 'It's been a privilege.' Picture: Andres Poveda Before the show ended, Joe thanked everyone and said: "It's been a privilege." Joe Duffy joined RTÉ as a radio producer in 1989 and came to prominence as a reporter on the Gay Byrne Show. He presented programmes such as Soundbyte before taking over Liveline from Marian Finucane in 1998, attracting some 400,000 listeners to the phone-in programme. Read More RTÉ opens call for new presenters including Joe Duffy's replacement on Liveline
Extra.ie
17-06-2025
- Health
- Extra.ie
New 'opt out' Organ Donor scheme takes effect today
From today, June 17th, everyone will be considered an 'Organ Donor' unless you decide to 'opt out' of the scheme. The first phase of the Human Tissue Act 2024 came into effect today, and what it means for Irish people is that everyone will be considered 'available' as an 'organ donor' unless you put your wishes in writing and opt out. Anyone who has not 'opted out' will be considered to have 'consented' to organ donation. Kidney transplant recipient Ella Hewitt, 9. Pic: Andres Poveda When someone dies and is eligible, the hospital will then consult the opt-out register to check that their name is not on it. However, the person's family will still have to agree to the donation, as it was under the previous scheme, and so the consent of the family is still needed. The opt-out register is available on the HSE Website.
The Journal
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Waterford student crowned victorious at All-Ireland Spelling Bee
WATERFORD STUDENT HOLLY Swift has been crowned champion at the twelfth annual Eason Spelling Bee All-Ireland final. The sixth-classer was victorious after correctly spelling 'sentient' in the final round at the Helix theatre in Dublin yesterday. Holly Swift, from St Ursula's Primary School in Waterford, was awarded the top prize following her win yesterday. Andres Poveda Photography Andres Poveda Photography Swift took home €7,500 worth of books for her school, St Ursula's Primary School in Co Waterford, as well as a personal collection of books worth €500. Advertisement According to organisers, the competition – which saw students from over 450 schools compete – was fierce. Holly Swift (L) after her victory was announced in Dublin yesterday. Andres Poveda Photography Andres Poveda Photography Queen Bee Holly was joined by her parents Thomas and Olivia as well as her sister Jodi in celebration yesterday. She came out on top against two other competitors who emerged victorious from their county and provincial finals. Queen Bee Holly with parents Thomas and Olivia and sister Jodi in celebration. Andres Poveda Photography Andres Poveda Photography Eason's head of marketing Lisa O'Brien said the commitment and enthusiasm from all the participants was inspiring. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ireland's Eurovision voting breakdown & Emmy's final place in competition revealed in official stats
IRELAND'S Eurovision voters gave Israel 12 points in the second semi-final and ten points in the Grand Final on Saturday. Details of 5 Emmy and her song Laika Party failed to make the cut for Saturday's final Credit: Andres Poveda LTD 5 A Palestinian flag is held up in the audience during the dress rehearsal for the Grand Final Credit: AP 5 Three Youth Demand supporters have been detained during Israel's performance at the live Eurovision final Credit: Youth Demand And they also showed Ireland got just 28 points and finished in 13th place — in the bottom four — in Our entrant Today it was revealed Ireland got just 28 points on Thursday, drawing with read more on eurovision Israel topped the voting that night with 203 points after getting the maximum 12 points from several countries — including Ireland's televoters. Irish viewers were unable to vote for our own act and had to choose other countries to award our points. We then gave ten points to On Saturday, we again gave Israel a high ten points, though Most read in News TV After that, Ireland's viewers gave The Irish jury of five industry professionals — Dermot McEvoy, Edward Porter, Kofi Appiah, Helen Jordan Guthrie and Tara Murray — awarded Israel seven points in Saturday's final. Remember Monday star Lauren Byrne is last Eurovision contestant standing as she parties until 6am after defeat The panel gave eventual winners Austria the full 12 points, with the On Thursday, Ireland got seven points from the We also got one point from the rest of the world. PRO-PALESTINE PROTEST On Saturday, protests over Israel's participation due the country's ongoing bombardment of Gaza rocked central Basel, as hundreds of pro- Basel police said that during identity checks, a group 'threw firecrackers, injuring three officers who were taken to hospital with suspected blast trauma'. Israeli singer Raphael was left 'shaken and upset' after protesters rushed towards a barrier when she was performing on stage, her team said. 5 Austria's JJ performed the song 'Wasted Love' during the Eurovision grand final Credit: EPA 5 Yuval Raphael represented Israel on the grand final
