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Irish hospitals paid out almost €1 billion in compensation since 2018

February 13, 2022

Hospitals paid out close to a billion euro in compensation in the past four years, following personal injury claims.

Figures released to Cork East TD Sean Sherlock under a parliamentary question show the seven hospital groups paid over 215 million euro each year since 2018.

The biggest awards were in the South-SouthWest Hospital Group, which paid out 287 million euro in damages in the four year period.

It was also found the Saolta Hospital Group, which manages hospitals in the North-West, paid out the most to patients exposed to “physical, biological and chemical hazards” as well as infections in hospital – a sum totalling 5.1 million euro.

The single biggest award nationally was 30 million euro to a child who has cerebral palsy as a result of injuries he suffered during birth at Portiuncula University Hospital in Galway.

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Fintan Doherty keeps clean sheet as Ireland U17’s beat Belgium

February 13, 2022

Derry City goalkeeper Fintan Doherty kept a clean sheet as Ireland U17’s claimed a 1-0 victory over Belgium in Spain on Saturday afternoon.

A second-half Rocco Vata strike earned Ireland the victory.

The win follows Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Belgium and is the perfect preparation for Colin O’Brien’s team ahead of next month’s UEFA Under-17 European Championship Elite Round qualifiers where they face Portugal, Finland and Bulgaria.

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Gardaí renew calls, begin searches after burglary, assault of elderly Sligo man

February 13, 2022

Gardai are carrying out a number of searches in Co. Sligo today as part of the investigation into an aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland.

The 73-year-old remains on life support in hospital after being viciously attacked by three masked men in his home in Skreen on January 18th.

Gardai say they’re following specific lines of enquiry into the attack.

Superintendent Mandy Gaynor says locations of interest are being searched today:

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Donegal TD to lead first in-person food trade mission since pandemic began

February 13, 2022

A Donegal Deputy is set to lead the first in-person agri-food trade mission from Ireland since the start of the pandemic.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will lead a delegation of several companies and Bord Bia over the next five days to the the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Last year, agri-food exports to the countries totalled 155 million euro.

Deputy McConalogue says the region’s a key growth market:

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HSE investigating lockdown party claims at contact tracing centres

February 13, 2022

The HSE says it’s investigating complaints that staff at contact-tracing centres held gatherings that breached Covid-19 protocols.

A spokesperson for the health service says the inquiry will look at whether social distancing guidelines were broken at work functions.

The Sunday Independent reports at least three “parties” in two of the HSE’s contact tracing centres are being looked at, after a whistleblower made a protected disclosure alleging celebrations for events like birthdays.

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Bonagee, Cockhill, Maiden City & Monaghan United advance in North West of Ulster Cup

February 13, 2022

There were wins for Bonagee United, Cockhill Celtic, Maiden City and Monaghan United in the North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup Quarter Finals at the weekend.

Bonagee United sealed their Semi Final spot with a 2-0 win over Newbuildings with goals coming from Jack Parke and Michael Funston.

Cockhill Celtic cruised into the next round, beating Ardstraw 5-0, Adam Duffy, James Bradley and Oisin McColgan all fired in one each with Oisin McMenamin hitting a double.

Finn Harps U21s bowed out after they were beaten 5-0 by Maiden City, while Monaghan United beat Strabane Athletic on penalties after the game finished 1-1.

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Watch: Finn Harps Preview – Ollie Horgan, Barry McNamee, Yoyo Mahdy & Conor Tourish

February 13, 2022

Finn Harps kick start the new Premier Division campaign next Friday night at home to Drogheda United.

There has been wholesale changes to the Harps squad as they target keeping their top flight status once again.

Manager Ollie Horgan has recruited around ten new faces while also keeping some key players.

Highland’s Finn Harps commentator Diarmaid Doherty has been looking ahead to the season with Harps Manager Ollie Horgan, Ramelton man Barry McNamee and new signings Yoyo Magdy and Conor Tourish:

Watch interviews below:

Finn Harps v Drogheda United in the Premier Division will be LIVE on Highland next Friday 18th February with Diarmaid Doherty & Declan Boyle in association with B&S Credit Union, Main Street, Ballybofey.

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