Author: Denis Carr

A senior Health Service Executive official has urged parents to be “alert” following the death of a child in Ireland from hepatitis and an increase in unexplained cases of the condition across several countries in recent weeks.

Six probable cases of children with hepatitis of an unknown cause have been identified in the State over the last 10 weeks. One of the children has died and another required a liver transplant.

SEE FULL FEATURE: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/parents-warned-to-be-alert-to-symptoms-after-child-dies-from-hepatitis-1.4876599

Unlucky for some? Friday the 13th – also known as Black Friday – has long been regarded an unlucky day.
Where did the fear come from… and what’s it all about?
Should we all be on our guard?

As part of Science Foundation Ireland Science Week, Dr Richard J. Smith from the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics has compiled a list of thirteen thrilling facts about the number thirteen:

SEE FULL FEATURE: https://www.independent.ie/life/friday-the-13th-13-things-you-might-not-know-34197054.html

Want to know the rate for a social welfare payment, or how much tax you’ll have to pay, or what the current rate of health payments are or housing assistance available?
The Benefits and Taxes wallchart and leaflet is published annually and provides an outline of changes to social welfare payments, taxes, healthcare payments and housing assistance.

CLICK LINK TO VIEW THE DOWNLOADS –> https://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/en/publications/information/benefits_and_taxes.html

Try this citrus summer chicken recipe – it’ll make your grill the hottest spot in town
Zing up your chicken for the BBQ with this easy marinade. Marinades are a great way to introduce flavour to meats without adding a lot of extra calories.

SEE FULL RECIPE: https://www.safefood.net/recipes/citrus-summer-chicken

Many Irish citizens living abroad return to Ireland to retire or indeed an increasing number of non-Irish citizens are choosing Ireland as a retirement destination. From pensions and residence rights, to healthcare and housing, this page outlines issues you need to consider to make sure your move home goes smoothly.

SEE FULL FEATURE: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/returning_to_ireland/retiring_to_ireland/retiring_to_ireland_as_a_returning_irish_emigrant.html

Ireland is set to sizzle at the weekend as blasts of sunshine spread across the country.
Met Eireann has forecast the hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching highs of 21 degrees.
The midlands, west and east will see the best of conditions as well as coastal areas, although these may be slightly more breezy.

A forecaster said: “Still looking good for the weekend, temperatures increasing for Friday, Saturday and Sunday with largely fine settled weather, sunny spells and up to 21c.”

SEE FULL FORECAST: https://www.met.ie/forecasts/national-forecast

If you’ve lost your job, you may be entitled to certain social welfare payments – for example, you may be able to claim Jobseeker’s Benefit, which is up to €208 per week (plus up to  €138 extra if you have an adult dependent, such as a spouse or cohabitant).

Tax and social welfare assistance is also available for low income earners and their families or if your business has closed, or if you are self-employed but have less work and less income than before, you may qualify for a social welfare payment.

SEE FULL FEATURE: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments

With the cost-of-living crisis showing no sign of abating, many people are finding it harder to make their weekly or monthly budget last and are more at risk of falling behind on bills.
A mobile phone app could be a handy way for you to manage your money, better deal with rising living costs, and realise the mistakes you’re making with your finances.

Here are five apps which could help you have better control of your finances:
SEE FULL FEATURE: https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/handy-money-apps-to-help-you-better-manage-your-finances-41623253.html

You don’t need me to tell you that fuel prices are through the roof and the worsening geopolitical situation is adding worrying levels of fog in front of the light at the end of this tunnel.

The most recent price survey from AA Ireland found petrol has gone up by 62% in the last two years and diesel by a staggering 70%. The average price per litre of diesel is now €1.90, while petrol is €1.82, meaning motorists can expect to spend about €680 and €700 more on petrol and diesel respectively this year.

As such, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to an electric vehicle, according to Money Mindset Coach and Financial Adviser Kel Galavan, aka Mrs Smart Money.

SEE FULL FEATURE: https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/money-expert-says-electric-car-26920432

It’s no secret that much of the food we buy goes into the bin, whether through peelings or as gone off produce. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 250,000 tonnes of food waste is produced here per year, costing each household €700 annually – and with the price of groceries ever-rising lately, that’s even more money that we could be saving.

FoodCloud, which works to create a world where no good food goes to waste, has shared some tips on saving food from the bin.

SEE FULL FEATURE: https://www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-40869857.html