Budget 2023: Free books for primary school children

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Ask Me Anything: Beekeeper

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Stephen Gallagher, Beekeeper and Founder of Swarms.ie joins guest host Anna Daly to answer any of your questions! 

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Toxic shock syndrome - do we need more awareness around tampon use?

Doctors have issued an urgent warning about tampon use after a teenager in Drogheda was admitted to hospital suffering from toxic shock syndrome and organ failure during her period.In Ireland, 50% of girls aged between 12 and 19 in Ireland report occasional period poverty, where ...  Show more

 . 10min 5sec

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