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The HSE and HPSC has said Strep A is being 'actively investigated' as a potential cause of death in a child in Ireland. Concern is growing about the bacterial infection, which has already claimed the lives of nine children.

There have been 55 confirmed cases to date of invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (Strep A) in Ireland

The latest Healthy Ireland Survey shows that the number of binge drinkers has nearly doubled

At least six other children are also known to have died from the killer infection in recent months

Some paramedics were left waiting for five hours before their patient had a place at the hospital

'I didn't wait for a doctor's appointment yesterday, I knew my child was too sick so I went straight to A and E'

The employee at International Paint Limited spent eight days in intensive care on life support following the blast

The ride has been removed for engineering repairs and safety checks, while a new family ride is in its place

Medical experts have warned that the triple threat of seasonal flu, Covid-19 and RSV could be high this winter

Nearly 300 people were admitted to hospital wards around the country with influenza since the start of October

Shannon Brasier was 20 when she was working at her "dream job" with Ace Demolition Services Ltd in July 2020 to demolish an old college in Southend, Essex