It comes as figures released to Dublin-based TD Neale Richmond by the HSE showed that there were over 34,000 assaults on HSE nurses and doctors since 2015.

Now, Luke, who plays hurling with Blackrock Hurling Club’s U11 team, is out of ICU, but he still has a drain in his brain removing fluid and relieving pressure from his skull.

The Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the situation facing the country. 

Six new outbreaks of the virus were reported in residential institutions in the HSE South region in the most recently-reported week. 

Glanmire-based GP and medical director of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) Diarmuid Quinlan said GPs are under significant pressure to continue with everyday services while also providing additional Covid-related services.

Lisa Murphy will begin a 12-week residential programme in a private clinic in Dublin next week.

NEW figures show that seven local electoral areas (LEAs) in Cork have recorded 14-day incidence rates of the virus which were above the national average.

Her daughter Deirdre said her brothers reflect a mother’s love and that “they are a shining example of what true parenting entails for parents of children and adults with special needs.”

Research found that men cited feeling embarrassed, not knowing whom to speak to, and not being able to find the right words as the top three reasons for not opening up.

More than 2,600 Covid tests are currently being carried out every day in the region. 

Twenty new outbreaks of Covid-19 were reported in the HSE South region last week which comprises Cork and Kerry. The outbreaks were identified across a range of different settings including hospitals, schools and residential institutions.

The new facility will provide dedicated stroke, acquired brain injury and general neurological rehabilitation. 

A CORK GP has raised concerns about the lack of cover available in rural Cork to man the out-of-hours GP service.

ALMOST 75,000 adults and children were waiting for outpatient appointments at hospitals in Cork at the end of last month.

The Emer Casey Foundation is one of Ireland’s leading charities in the area of ovarian cancer, and was set up in 2006 following the death of Emer Casey from Youghal.

“We are all, understandably, very tired of this pandemic." 

At least 23 Covid-19 deaths were reported in Cork last month, with at least seven deaths reported from November 1 to 12.

As of Saturday morning, 118 people are in intensive care.

The Cork City North West LEA recorded the highest 14-day incidence rate of the virus. 

A city GP has said that there is “a crisis in our GP workforce” with the North Lee area of Cork losing 10 doctors in the last four years.

Now in its 14th year, the Cork City Marathon will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Management at both Cork University Hospital and the Mercy University Hospital say that emergency departments are currently facing high demand. 

HOSPITALS and GPs are facing a traumatic winter according to University College Cork’s (UCC) Dr Ina Kelly. She has also warned that the HSE’s Winter Plan is “inadequate” to meet current challenges within the health service.

Mr Downey said his grief was exacerbated by the fact that, whilst Marie's postmortem was carried out in Cork, baby Darragh was sent to Dublin to be examined.

Government ministers are to consider the latest advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) to tackle the rising number of cases.

Latest HSE figures show that there were just nine general hospital beds available at the city’s main hospitals last night. 

Last night, 51 people with the virus were being cared for at hospitals in Cork. 

IT is envisaged that a Regional Eye Care Service based in the new Primary Community Care Centre in Ballincollig will be completed by the third quarter of 2022.

There are now 556 coronavirus patients in hospital, including 107 receiving treatment in intensive care units.

Last night, 5,483 cases of the virus were reported nationally- one of the highest daily case numbers since the start of the pandemic. 

According to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, Cork University Hospital needs 20 nurse specialists to sufficiently help the thousands of patients living with neurological conditions in the county.

A 10-year-old Cork boy, who finally underwent scoliosis surgery after spending years waiting for the procedure, told his mother afterwards that the surgery was “the start of the rest of my life”.

New figures show a sharp rise in the number of cases of the virus being reported in parts of the city and county. 

An estimated 26,197 patients will be eligible to participate in this year’s survey, including over 5,258 people across counties Cork, Waterford, Kerry, and South Tipperary.

The planning application for the final phases of the major development is yet to be submitted, according to the HSE.

THE Irish Community Air Ambulance has launched its first overseas event and is calling on supporters to bike or hike The Portuguese Camino to raise vital funds.

Friends of 31-year-old Lisa Murphy set up a GoFundMe campaign last week in an attempt to raise money for inpatient treatment she believes will save her life.

A Go Fund Me page, set up by friends of a Cork woman suffering with an eating disorder, has surpassed the €60k target set.

Hundreds of people left messages of support, which have left Ms Murphy “blown away”.

Friends of the family have come together to set up a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for the family.

He described the rise in Covid cases as 'very concerning'. 

The hospital is appealing to members of the public needing less urgent treatment to avail, where possible, of other care services.

A CORK GP has spoken out about the pressures that general practice is under and how SouthDoc is an added source of stress for GPs manning the out-of-hours service.

GPs operating within SouthDoc have raised concerns about capacity issues within the out-of-hours service in Cork which they said is no longer being used for what it was intended.

The Government is considering rolling out rapid antigen test kits more generally, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin said he wants to develop a culture of self-testing.

GPs operating within the SouthDoc service in Cork have said that it is no longer fit for purpose and that there should only be one base in the city.

AN appeal is being made for blood donors as there are only enough blood supplies in the main blood groups, for the next three days.

Almost 60 admitted patients are waiting for beds at hospitals in Cork this morning. According to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), 477 admitted patients are waiting for beds at hospitals around the country this morning.

The Cork mother said any major delays in replacing vital pieces of equipment for her son could see Liam return to hospital.

At least 30 Covid-19 deaths have been reported in Cork since September, with ten of these deaths recorded during one week alone in October.