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'Plugging debt is not enough for university sector growth': UL president

PLANS to invest €5.2 billion in higher education over the next nine years will not allow the higher education sector to grow in pace with the expected rise in our student population, the president of the University of Limerick has warned. The ...

24 Feb 2018 at 12:00

Local News

'Incredible level of overcrowding': 1,003 patients on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick

UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick had the highest rate of patients on trolleys in the country during the worst ever month for overcrowding, new figures show. According to a monthly report by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, there were ...

03 Feb 2018 at 20:38

Local News

Ten Covid-19 patients in University Hospital Limerick critical care units

THERE are currently 10 patients being treated for Covid-19 in University Hospital Limerick critical care units. Six are confirmed while four are suspected. According to the latest figures released by the HSE, which accounts for the ...

26 Apr 2020 at 14:30

Community

Visiting restrictions remain in place at University Hospital Limerick

Visiting restrictions remain in place at University Hospital with following an outbreak of seasonal influenza. As of 11am this Friday, there were nine confirmed cases n the hospital. The UL Hospitals Group has appealed to members ...

23 Dec 2016 at 15:39

Health

'Greater vigilance' urged as new superbug outbreak declared at University Hospital Limerick

MANAGEMENT at University Hospital Limerick has said "greater vigilance" is required amid the outbreak of a new type of superbug this week, as visiting restrictions remain in place. The UL Hospitals Group stated this Friday ...

31 Aug 2018 at 20:31

Health

Limerick maternity hospital sees major drop in ‘emergency blessings’

MEDICAL experts have argued that maternity hospitals should collate a list of non-Catholic and non-Christian pastoral personnel who can carry out emergency baptisms, following a study showing the practice’s decline in ...

11 Sept 2018 at 06:02

Education

University of Limerick retains top spot in gender balance

COMPULSORY training in unconscious biases, dignity and respect has helped the University of Limerick retain its top spot when it comes to the representation of women in senior positions. The introduction of protected ...

12 Aug 2018 at 14:00

Sport

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson blow for Bolton ahead of Aston Villa tie

Bolton striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash against Aston Villa. The Iceland international, who came off the bench during Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Sheffield ...

22 Aug 2022 at 17:41

Politics

Staff member claims 'one attendant providing food for 90 patients' in Limerick emergency department

A STAFF member at University Hospital Limerick contacted a TD this week, claiming that just one attendant was feeding more than 90 patients over a four-day period in the emergency department, Dail Eireann ...

26 Sept 2018 at 18:18

Home

Review into UL allegations due for publication next week

A REVIEW into allegations of irregular financial practices at the University of Limerick and the treatment of several employees who raised concerns will be published next week. The review, which has been ...

05 Feb 2016 at 11:00

Local News

Young child airlifted to Limerick hospital following serious road collision

A young child is in a critical condition at University Hospital Limerick following a serious road crash in County Clare this Wednesday. It is understood two cars collided head-on while travelling on the ...

15 Mar 2017 at 16:33

Study finds less than one in three students rate their online education as good

National News

Less than one in three students rate their online education as good – study

Less than one in three students in full-time education rated their online education experience during the pandemic as excellent or good, a survey has found. More than six in 10 people in part-time ...

14 Feb 2022 at 13:49

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