Explainer
Measles: What you need to know about the disease, vaccines and who is at risk
A man in Leinster died after contracting the disease amid fears of an outbreak here.
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HPSC
Nine suspected measles cases reported in Ireland
Two or more cases of measles are classed as an outbreak.
Seven of these cases have been defined as 'possible' measles, while two are listed as 'probable' measles
The suspected cases, all involving children aged nine and younger, were reported between 28 January and 3 February
Yesterday it was confirmed that a man in Leinster died after contracting measles
Weather
Snow falls in west of country as Status Yellow warning in place for 14 counties
Snow has fallen in several counties, including Mayo and Leitrim.
Leixlip
Taoiseach fears arson attacks could lead to death or injury as gardaí probe Leixlip fire
Garda Superintendent Georgina Grey said a “major investigation” is now underway into the incident in Leixlip.
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Prof Colin Doherty: Imagine if healthcare staff in Ireland were being killed while the world watched
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Misinformation
Welfare payments, immigration and throuples: The false claims being made about the March referendums
Voters will go to the polls in the two referendums a month from today.
False claims circulating include that a Yes vote will negatively affect mothers.
Misinformation has also been spread about polygamy, and about changes to child benefit.
Independent legal experts say the proposed changes are symbolic and will have little impact in law.
Leixlip
Gardaí investigate arson attack at Kildare house that was focus of rumours around refugee housing
The fire broke out at the vacant building on the Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co Kildare at 1.30am this morning.
ukrainian refugees
Cork's Sherkin Island welcomes first Ukrainian baby, over a year after arrival of refugees
Islanders have hailed 13-day-old Olivia as the world’s first ‘Sherkrainian’ baby.
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