Stories from Dublin · Ireland

Gerry Hutch is one of six candidates officially registering for the Dublin Central byelection. Polling day for the election is scheduled for Friday, May 22.

Planning approval has been granted for a new eight-storey extension at the Conrad Hotel in Dublin. The project will add 116 additional rooms to the existing hotel structure.

The Safety Authority sent correspondence to a committee regarding the process for disqualifying licenses following court convictions.

Sepsis causes nearly 3,000 deaths per year in Ireland. The condition carries a mortality rate of approximately 20% to 21%. A foundation representative discussed the need for school outreach to address the issue.

Daniel Whiffen has been named among 26 Irish swimmers selected to compete in the August European Aquatics Championships in Paris. This represents the largest Irish squad ever sent to a major meet.

Sport Ireland has adopted a new real-time response system to combat doping. The service utilizes an anonymous direct messaging feature via WhatsApp. It allows athletes, sports participants, and members of the public to share concerns regarding doping in sport.

Ireland's public health system operates 23 medical imaging machines, with 14 located in Dublin. These aging machines are reportedly at risk of a crisis due to potential breakdowns. Approximately 90% of the machines are reported to be in a critical state, according to the source. There are 23 machines at risk, with 14 located in Dublin. RTÉ Radio 1 reported that 23 machines are affected, with 14 located in Dublin, and 90% of those are at risk. Hannah Marie Curie, Chair of Clinical Oncology at Trinity College Dublin, reported that a 15-year-old stereotactic machine at St James's Hospital breaks down frequently. The machine delivers accurate treatment, but breakdowns can extend a 20 to 30-minute procedure to over an hour. Some doctors have had to trace machines to Egypt, and certain supplier contracts do not provide replacement parts after a specific period.

A documentary reports that 63% of bird species in Ireland are currently threatened with extinction.

The Public Accounts Committee reported incompetence from the National Transport Authority regarding bus availability and charging infrastructure.

An inspector reported that equine welfare issues remain a problem in Ireland. Two equines were euthanized in Dublin yesterday due to poor physical condition. The inspector noted that animals are too easily available and inexpensive, leading to them falling into the wrong hands.