The data also makes clear that neither figure is higher than the clotting risk experienced in the overall population.
Sinn Féin has been sharply criticised for its bid to ensure that abortion is more widely available in the north of Ireland. Political party Aontú, which has elected representatives throughout the island, said that Sinn Féín were “impatient to see the number [of abortions] increase”, after Mary Lou McDonald said her party would formally ask […]
Portugal’s top court has rejected a bill seeking to legalise Assisted Suicide, where patients could seek assistance from a doctor to end their lives. On Monday, the country’s Constitutional Court blocked the law, which had been passed by parliament, saying it was imprecise and it threatened the principle of “inviolability of life”. The judges rejected […]
Gript can reveal that Linda Hayden, founder of the Victim’s Alliance and candidate for the Social Democrats in the 2020 General Election, sent unsolicited images of a sexual nature to a sexual abuse victim. The images, sent in late 2019, show a man in various states of undress, including having his penis fully exposed and […]
It’s hard to put into words just how remarkably bad this situation with the AstraZeneca vaccine is, but they pay me the big bucks to try. So here goes. Let’s start with the Irish Times: A string of countries across Europe have temporarily halted AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccinations until reports of blood clots are reviewed, a […]
Two weeks ago, the state of Texas lifted its mandate for the public to wear facemasks. At the time, President Biden said it was a grossly irresponsible move and “neandarthal thinking“. Obviously, the numbers in Texas are worth watching in the weeks and months to come, and we will do that, here at Gript, in […]
Niall Colgan Hairdressing in Limerick City will open its doors to “do a few haircuts on clients” that the owner deems “essential”.
AstraZeneca claims there is “no evidence” that blood clotting is linked to their injection.
In any other country, it is hard to imagine a situation where a cabinet minister – let alone the deputy Prime Minister – would remain in office while the subject of a criminal investigation into actions they took in the course of their duties. And yet, in Ireland, it seems to be viewed as a […]
This is so stupid that it’s going to be hard to get 700 words in, explaining exactly how stupid it is. But we’ll give it a go: A former TD says a derogation should be made for essential protests during the pandemic. It comes amid plans for protests demanding more be done to tackle violence […]
The waters off the coast of Kerry have been quieter in recent months, after the decision of Funghie the Dolphin to (ahem) retire after three decades of loyal service to the Kingdom. This hasn’t especially impacted the tourist business in Kerry, mainly because the Irish Government has made sure that there’s very little tourism business […]
Ireland has joined nine other European countries in suspending the administration of the Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine temporarily. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommended suspension of the use of the jab after Norwegian authorities moved to investigate cases of blood clotting after the vaccine was received. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said the […]