Shot in the arm for GSK as £1.2bn respiratory jab Arexvy is approved for a younger age group
GSK’s blockbuster respiratory jab has been approved for a younger age group in a boost for the drugmaker over rival Pfizer. The vaccine protects against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) which causes cold-like symptoms but can be dangerous for the elderly, newborn babies and vulnerable people. Arexvy was the world’s first RSV jab when it launched in the US last year but it faces competition from alternatives made by Pfizer and Moderna. Yesterday’s announcement makes the £1.2billion vaccine the first RSV jab endorsed for the under-60s by the FDA. Arexvy brought in about £1.2billion in sales last year, beating the £699m in revenue that Pfizer’s rival drug generated.
Source:Daily Mail
June 10, 2024 21:07 UTC
Elections 2024: Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan tops poll in Midlands North-West; just 20 votes separate Cowen and Carberry, who outpolls Maria Walsh
Ireland South: Sean Kelly says achievement is "very special" for himPoll-topping Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly admitted this evening that the achievement was "very special" for him. Cork businessman John Mullins polled 35,281 but is considered to be too heavily dependent on late count transfers to remain in contention for a Euro berth. Labour's Niamh Hourigan garnered 21,272 votes while Ireland First candidate and anti-immigration campaigner, Derek Blighe, got 25,071 votes. With a population of over 1.8 million and an electorate of 1.34 million, the Ireland South constituency sprawls from Bray to Dingle. Ireland South is composed of all Munster counties as well as four counties in Leinster.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 20:54 UTC
Prominent local business premises now on the market
Thomas Street Stores in Dysart. Prominent local business premises now on the marketPrevious Next Image 1 of 1 Thomas Street Stores in Dysart. Mark Nestor Property Services is welcoming to the market a very prominently located, established business, benefiting from a high volume of passing trade within a large catchment area. This property also offers a potential family home with the benefit of available grants such as SEAI and Vacant Homes Grants. This property comprises large shop unit, four-bedroom residential accommodation which may qualify for the vacant property refurbishment grant, large agricultural store and yard to the rear.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 20:30 UTC
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‘Many will feel deflated’: Live reaction to today’s Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams
Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill‘Many will feel deflated’: Reaction to Leaving Cert Irish paper oneToday’s Leaving Cert Irish higher level paper will have left many students disappointed after a “surprising” paper did not include key issues and topics many prepared for, according to some teachers. Photograph: Alan Betson‘Many will feel their work paid off’: Reaction to Leaving Cert maths paper two, ordinary levelStudents were largely happy with today’'s higher level maths paper -- and the same seem to be true of the ordinary level paper. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill‘A good mix ... and no gremlins’: Reaction to Leaving Cert maths paper two, higher levelFollowing the warm reception to last Friday’s Leaving Cert maths paper one, there was some trepidation that maths paper two might haver a sting in the tail. You can scroll through it below – we’ll have reaction here shortlyFirst look: Leaving Cert maths paper 2The exam papers for today’s Leaving Cert higher level and ordinary maths paper are now available. Leah O’Callaghan (18), Leaving Cert exam diarist at Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School.
Source:The Irish Times
June 10, 2024 20:25 UTC
European and local elections: Seán Kelly first to be elected MEP, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan tops poll
Michael McAleer, Muireann Duffy and James CoxView results from your area Carlow County Council Cavan County Council Clare County Council Cork City Council Cork County Council Donegal County Council Dublin City Council Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Fingal County Council Galway City Council Galway County Council Kerry County Council Kildare County Council Kilkenny County Council Laois County Council Leitrim County Council Limerick City and County Council Longford County Council Louth County Council Mayo County Council Meath County Council Monaghan County Council Offaly County Council Roscommon County Council Sligo County Council South Dublin County Council Tipperary County Council Waterford City and County Council Westmeath County Council Wexford County Council Wicklow County CouncilIn briefLuke 'Ming' Flanagan has topped the poll in the first count of the Midlands North-West constituency, ahead of Fine Gael's Nina Carberry and Maria Walsh. With around 87 per cent of seats filled in the local elections, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are neck and neck for the overall share of the local vote. The Fianna Fáil minister rounded on his rivals on Monday when asked to assess its failure to make major gains at the local elections. He added that while he is happy with his own party's results so far, there are areas Fianna Fáil must assess. In Midlands–North-West, counters say they're progressing on schedule, with the result of the first count expected this evening.
Source:The Herald
June 10, 2024 20:06 UTC
Cristiano Ronaldo to be unleashed for Portugal in Ireland friendly
We need to have training, so I don’t know if they will start or finish the game, but Pepe, Ruben and Ronaldo will have minutes. “Players need to play minutes, have connections, enjoy the game, work on collective concepts. “They are players who had very good periods in the national team and the next step is the next game against Ireland. He said: “Ireland is a new team, the coach arrived with new ideas, the players are executing his ideas clearly. “Defensively, they are a very well-organised team, but they also have the ability to attack quickly and work very well on dead balls.
Source:The Herald
June 10, 2024 19:31 UTC
Carlos Alcaraz dreaming of catching Novak Djokovic after third Grand Slam title
Carlos Alcaraz dreaming of catching Novak Djokovic after third Grand Slam titleBy Andy Sims, PA, ParisCarlos Alcaraz is an eighth of the way towards Novak Djokovic’s haul of 24 grand slam titles and is already dreaming of catching the Serbian superstar. Alcaraz captured his third major crown, and his first French Open title, when he beat Alexander Zverev in a five-set marathon on Sunday. The 21-year-old certainly has time on his side as Djokovic was 24 when he claimed his third grand slam win, at Wimbledon in 2011. Before facing this final, he told me how I’m going to fight for a third grand slam title, with everything you have been through, and you know the difficult part of winning a grand slam – and Djoko has 24! I just want to keep going, and let’s see how many grand slams I’m going to take at the end of my career.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 19:20 UTC
Man injured following assault in Dublin
Man injured following assault in DublinMichael BoltonA man has been seriously injured following an assault in Ongar, County Dublin in the early hours of Monday. The incident happened at a premises in Ongar on 12:30am. A man in his 20s received serious injuries and was taken to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 19:06 UTC
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Drench Open, late nights and Swiatek’s way ahead – Roland Garros talking points
Drench Open, late nights and Swiatek’s way ahead – Roland Garros talking pointsBy Andy Sims, PA, ParisCarlos Alcaraz won a first French Open title after a five-set thriller against Alexander Zverev. A day earlier Iga Swiatek was peerless as she romped to a fourth Roland Garros crown. Novak Djokovic endured a late night (Jean-Francois Badias/AP) Photo by Jean-Francois BadiasThe incessant rain in Paris over the first week saw this tournament dubbed the ‘Drench Open’. Novak Djokovic endured the latest in Roland Garros history against Lorenzo Musetti, with the last ball struck at 3.08am local time. Alcaraz will be back to defend his title on the back of his Roland Garros success.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 17:44 UTC
Independent Ireland: New party sees 20 local councillors so far elected throughout the country
Fledgling party Independent Ireland has made major gains in the local elections, with 20 new councillors so far elected. Cllr Seamus Walsh, a former Fianna Fáil councillor, became the first elected councillor for the party, increasing his vote by 500 in Outerard, Co Galway. Gerr Curley was elected for Independent Ireland in the Cobh LEA, while Cllr Danny Collins took a seat in Bantry. Ballinasloe councillor Declan Geraghty, who joined Independent Ireland in February, was also elected in Ballinasloe, Galway. In Connemara South, Independent Ireland candidate and returning councillor Noel Thomas topped the poll, getting one up on his former party.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 17:14 UTC
Elections 2024: John Moran tops the poll in first count leading race to be elected Mayor of Limerick
Up to five candidates - including Mr Wallace - will be vying for the final two seats. Asked if he is performing better or worse than in the last election, he said: “Ah no, I did much better the last time. However, with several candidates expected to be in the 50,000 to 60,000 vote range, late round transfers will determine the final seats. The Independents4Change MEP continued: "95pc (of my reception) was positive but that doesn't mean they will go out to vote for you. "I am very grateful to all the people who voted for me in the three elections that I have won so far.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 17:10 UTC
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Irish population rose by record 3.5% last year, says European Commission
According to economist David Higgins, a 3.5 per cent increase in population in a given year would be one of the highest ever recorded for a single country. According to the European Commission, the population of the State increased by 3.5 per cent last year – the largest increase on record. READ MOREIf confirmed, it would surpass the previous record of a 2.95 per cent increase in the population between 2006 and 2007 when the Celtic Tiger was still roaring. According to economist David Higgins, a 3.5 per cent increase in population in a given year would be one of the highest ever recorded for a single country. She said the full extent of the population increase in the Republic will not become apparent until September, when the CSO publishes its figures on the State’s population for the 12 months to April.
Source:The Irish Times
June 10, 2024 17:09 UTC
John O’Shea ready to renew acquaintances with ‘special’ Cristiano Ronaldo
John O’Shea ready to renew acquaintances with ‘special’ Cristiano RonaldoBy Damian Spellman, PA, GondomarJohn O’Shea will renew acquaintances with Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday night still shuddering at the memories of his first encounter with Portugal’s superstar. Slightly jet-lagged, but I do remember.”Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a glittering six-year spell alongside John O’Shea at Manchester United. Photo by Martin RickettHe added: “Look, we were fully aware of his talent, obviously, that night in Lisbon. Photo by Martin RickettSir Alex Ferguson signed Ronaldo a matter of days later and he and O’Shea spent six trophy-laden seasons together at Old Trafford. The player that arrived and the player who left, you could see the difference, where he was wanting to go and continued to go.
Source:Irish Independent
June 10, 2024 16:54 UTC