More than 1,600 cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were recorded in Ireland in the first four weeks of this year, 505 more than the same period last year. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) tracks viral infections weekly, with special reports on STIs as well. HIV notifications in the report represent the first time each individual has a positive HIV test in Ireland. This will include people who have their first positive HIV test ever, and those who are living with HIV, having previously had a positive HIV test outside of Ireland. Meanwhile, there were 444 STI cases recorded for those between the ages of 20 and 24.

Source: Irish Examiner February 12, 2026 19:00 UTC