Strep A: CMO urges parents to ‘trust your instinct’ as HSE investigates link to death Dublin girl (4) in wake of Northern Ireland tragedy
The State’s chief medical officer has said an investigation is ongoing into whether a four-year-old girl in north Dublin died from strep A, as she urged parents to contact their GP if a child isn’t getting better and to “listen to your instincts.” It follows the death of a girl aged five in Northern Ireland from the bacterial infection. Professor Breda Smyth said that despite the growing concern about strep A, rates of infection are currently lower than pre-pandemic. However, she added that is was important for parents to communicate with their GP or health professional if there are “signs that a child is not getting better,” from symptoms of the bacterial infection.
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New appeal for information on whereabouts of 16-year-old missing since July
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for help from the public in tracing the whereabouts of a teenager who was first reported missing more than four months ago. Bobby Power was first reported missing from Waterford city on 26 July, but has still not been found. The 16-year-old’s family and Gardaí are concerned for his welfare. Bobby is described as being approximately five foot nine inches in height with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his location is asked to contact Gardaí in Waterford on 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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Salaries of over €250k in new hospital consultant contract
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will seek the Government’s approval for a new public-only consultant contract. The salary on offer ranges from €209,915 to €252,150, along with on-call allowances of up to €38,000 a year. This contract will be offered to all new entrants and existing contract holders can also sign-up. It is understood the new contract will extend the core working hours consultants will be asked to work. It will include a 37-hour week and consultants can be rostered to work between 8am-10pm Monday to Friday and also on Saturday. It will be the first time consultants will be rostered on Saturdays as part of the normal working week. Doctors will also receive financial support for ongoing medical education through a fund of €20,000.
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