Nursing homes have been one of the settings hardest hit by Covid-19 infection and mortality during the pandemic, with more than 1,500 related deaths. File photograph: Getty Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes ‘virtually eliminated’ by vaccination
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Mary Plunkett, education officer, at a Wharfedale printing press in the National Print Museum in Beggars Bush, Dublin: Museum staff are preparing to reopen its doors on Monday. Photograph: Donall Farmer 5:13 Covid-19: HSE advises people to wear face masks as restrictions ease
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Why are women more hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine? According to research from NUI Galway released earlier this week, 31 per cent of women under 30 say they will not take the vaccine or are not sure. Photograph: iStock 12:16

Experts cite fertility concerns, ‘conspirituality’ and distrust of the Irish health system

Development of new national maternity hospital hit by row between Ministers Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly leaving a Cabinet meeting in Dublin Castle. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill 2:53

McGrath rejects proposals from Donnelly to exempt project from spending rules

Eoghan Harris’s secret account was discovered as a result of poll data Writer and former senator Eoghan Harris was dropped by the Sunday Independent as a columnist after management learned he was contributing to an anti-Sinn Féin Twitter account. File photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Sunday Independent columnist dropped by paper over involvement in anti-SF account

Investment funds are becoming bigger property players in Dublin suburbs With supply affected by the pandemic the proportion of rental stock held by institutions in Ireland is growing but still small in comparison with the US and Europe. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA 4:03

Government examining ways of limiting the scale of bulk purchases by such entities

How the narcotics trade has penetrated every corner of Republic despite Covid-19 Dealers and users have become more resourceful. File photograph: Getty

Garda raids and intelligence suggest increasing demand for contraband

JWT closure a blow, but ‘the Irish will be the first back into Lourdes’ Fr Martin Noone, director of Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimages, with a group photograph from one of their many trips. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw 4:28

Estimated 80,000 pilgrims a year travel to Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorje and Holy Land

Biden reunites separated families but immigration challenges remain Honduran immigrant Nani (10) is greeted by her aunt Saiyda Gonzalez upon her arrival to Louisville, Kentucky. The unaccompanied minor had been released that day from US Health and Human Services custody after spending nearly eight weeks in shelters. Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images
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10 amazing destinations on the Wild Atlantic Way With 2,500km of spectacular coastline, there’s a lot on offer along the Wild Atlantic Way. Photograph: Getty Images
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After my overseas surgery, I must quarantine in a hotel. It’s cruel beyond measure Forced abroad: Lisa Tierney-Keogh has to travel to the United States for surgery that isn’t available in Ireland

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Psychedelics are transforming the way we understand depression and its treatment Psychiatry has long sought and failed to find a compelling biomedical explanation for depression. Photograph: iStock

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How to budget for a home renovation or extension New building regulations, global shortages and the shutdown of sites have all increased prices. Photograph: iStock

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Gerry Thornley: Sexton is still a better Test outhalf than Farrell, Russell or Biggar Leinster’s Johnny Sexton and Garry Ringrose in action in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium on April 21st, 2019. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho 5:18

Gatland has otherwise put together a nicely balanced squad for South Africa trip

US vaccination rollout is stalling due to dwindling demand Idle healthcare workers waiting for people to vaccinate at a clinic in a library in Pasadena, Texas. Photograph: Cecile Clocheret/AFP via Getty Images 4:28
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