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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Alarming' data as over 50,000 treated for self-harm injuries in hospital in 4 years amid ‘serious need' for support
IRISH hospitals treated over 50,000 people for self-harm injuries in four years, latest data shows. The figures were released by the National Self-Harm Registry Ireland in reply to a Dail question from the It records and reports information about visits to emergency departments and is operated by the National A total of 12,553 went to The figures for last year and the first five months of this year are not available yet. Reacting to the figures, the Junior Read more in News "Recently published data from the National Suicide Research Foundation Self-Harm Registry highlights that between 2010 and 2023 self-harm rates decreased by 12 per cent. "While there is much more to be done, it is reassuring that the rate did not increase across 2022 and 2023 and we now know that self-harm rates did not increase during the "The peak self-harm rate recorded for adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in 2021 has decreased in 2022 and 2023, which is positive. "However, self-harm rates in younger female adolescents are continuing to rise, highlighting the need to prioritise mental health supports and targeted interventions for young people and their parents." Most read in Irish News Deputy Nolan branded the data as "alarming" and claimed it doesn't reflect the true number of self-harm instances which took place at home during the pandemic. She said: "There is a serious need for more mental health support and targeted interventions for young people and their parents, and that is something I will continue to advocate for. RATES OF SUICIDE "We need to make sure that adolescents have access to CAMHS services and that there are professionals there to help them and support them in their recovery." According to latest figures, 504 people died from suicide in Ireland in 2020, another 512 in 2021 and 436 in 2022. That is one of the highest rates in Europe. Eight out of 10 suicide deaths here are male. Research by Trinity College last year claimed that the suicide rate in Ireland is being underestimated by 20 to 25 per cent because the burden of proof for a registered suicide in Ireland is higher than other countries. Seven in every 10 people who took their own lives in 2020 were 35 and older. 1 Hospitals here treated over 50,000 people for self-harm injuries across four years Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Diana Wrote She Was 'Terribly Lonely' Just Two Days After Her Royal Wedding
Over 300 items from Princess Diana's collection will go up for auction later this month—one of the largest sales of the late Princess of Wales' clothes, shoes, and other personal keepsakes in history. One item in the sale is a letter dated July 31, 1981—just two days after her royal wedding to Prince Charles. The correspondence, written to a Buckingham Palace footman, showed a vulnerable Diana admitting that she was 'terribly lonely' in the leadup to her big two days after her royal wedding to Prince Charles on July 29, 1981, the newly minted Princess Diana wrote to a Buckingham Palace footman that she was 'terribly lonely,' a letter revealed. The letter is one of 300 items going up for sale in an auction called 'Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection,' set to take place on June 26 at 10 a.m. Pacific time at The Peninsula Beverly Hills and put on by Julien's Auctions. The handwritten and signed letter was written on July 31, 1981—just two days after her wedding day—to Mark Simpson, a footman at Buckingham Palace. Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Julien's Auctions, told People it was 'one of my favorite pieces.' 'It's like a couple of days after she got married,' he said. 'She'd been living in Buckingham Palace as she was transitioning from being a normal person to being a royal and the future queen. So she had to learn from the Queen Mother and the Queen [Elizabeth] about curtsying and all that.' Nolan added that Diana 'had fun with Mark Simpson, the footman. And he was about the same age, a little bit older than her. And she talks here, it speaks of how she was lonely when she was in the palace.' The letter reads as follows: 'Dear Mark, I just wanted to thank you for all your kindness + patience you've showed towards me since I moved into B.P. [Buckingham Palace]. My stay was made so much easier by your company as it was so terribly lonely + we had so many laughs for that I can't thank you enough. Do hope you were able to enjoy Wednesday + that you liked my dress? I'm off to Britainia tomorrow, what with all those men around. I will have to keep a watchful eye on Evelyn! The bad news is that I haven't eaten any cereal—sob. How am I going to cope without my bowls of cereal…[smiley face]. A large thank you for being you.' It was signed, 'Much love, Diana.' The correspondence shows that Diana's early days of royal life were 'no fun,' Nolan told People. 'But [Simpson] cheered her up and they had fun,' he continued. 'And she talks about the bowls of cereal that they used to have and how is she going to do without all the bowls of cereal? So that's a really, really great piece. Because it speaks volumes.' Brides reported that the aforementioned letter—one of many up for auction—has a starting bid of $1,000, but 'it's estimated to sell for between four and six times that.' One item that interested parties won't find in the auction later this month? A winter coat, Nolan told People. 'We learned through this how generous Diana was, always giving items,' he said. 'And you never see a coat from Diana come to auction, because she used to get her butler or her staff or friends to drive around London, [in] January, February, [in the] freezing cold.' 'She'd find homeless people, and she would give her coats away,' Nolan added. 'That's how she was—without any spectacle or whatever.' Read the original article on InStyle
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
‘Serious alarm' over non-medical sales of weight-loss jabs
A warning from the medicines watchdog that weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are increasingly becoming available through non-medical routes is a cause of 'serious alarm', Independent TD Carol Nolan has said. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) issued an 'urgent warning' in recent days about false claims being made online for sales of counterfeit semaglutide, using the HPRA logo. Last December, RTÉ Investigates examined the sale of unapproved US weight-loss medication in Ireland which revealed the extent of the booming black market in the prescription weight-loss drugs. Medical experts were especially worried about serious health risks from the use of weight-loss pens from Turkey, counterfeit semaglutide pens used as an anti-obesity medication, and unlabelled glass vials openly advertised on social media. A warning from the medicines watchdog that weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are increasingly becoming available through non-medical routes is a cause of 'serious alarm', Independent TD Carol Nolan has said. Pic: Getty Images Ms Nolan said the most alarming feature of the official response was 'increasing concern around off-licence use and access through unofficial sources, which is not supported and poses significant safety risks'. In queries to the HSE, Ms Nolan said: 'I have been contacted by a number of people who have expressed unease regarding the potential adverse health side-effects and long-term harms that may be induced when a person uses Ozempic medication for weight loss.' In a letter to the embattled organisation, Ms Nolan also asked: 'Has the HSE conducted any research on this matter and is the HSE aware of the apparently growing international literature highlighting adverse outcomes for those who use Ozempic?' One source said: 'It is quite common and easily secured. Often it's a mother-daughter bonding before weddings and holidays' Responding, HSE manager Ann Horgan said: 'I have consulted with the National Clinical Programme (NCP) for Obesity on your question and have been informed the NCP is actively monitoring emerging international evidence on the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide. 'The HSE was represented at the European Congress of Obesity in Malaga in May 2025, where the use of obesity medications was discussed. When used as licensed and under clinical supervision, the benefits of semaglutide are considered to outweigh the risks for appropriately selected patients.' The HPRA said last week it had seen a 'surge' in misleading website activity in May alone. It said: 'The websites, which are hosted outside of Ireland by the e-commerce platform Shopify, are being directly prompted to consumers via fake Facebook profiles and ads.' Pic: Getty Images Commenting on the concerns, Ms Nolan said: 'I would urge everyone who is considering going down the Ozempic route to limit their engagement to medical professionals prior to embarking on a course of medication. 'I understand there may be a sense of urgency among some people and a sense that they do not have time to wait in terms of accessing a massively over-burdened primary care and hospital service. But the dangers are real and cannot be ignored. 'I would also highlight our need to dramatically ramp up our detection capacity in terms of taking any illegal consignments of Ozempic out of the public space. 'We are all aware of recent media investigations on this issue and still the problem appears to be escalating. 'That is deeply alarming given the potential for such dire health outcomes for people who may be drawn in by ruthless individuals who couldn't give a damn about what impact unregulated medication access causes
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
Calgary police to deploy enhanced security measures during busy street festival season
Calgary Police Service (CPS) say they'll be beefing up security at street festivals this summer. CPS deputy Insp. Jordan Nolan tells Global News the new measures are in response to incidents where vehicles have been used to drive into crowds. 'Given recent events that have happened across the county and in other parts of the world, we are taking measures to ensure things like the Lilac Festival will see enhanced safety measures,' explained Nolan. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Nolan wasn't able to share what those security measures included but says for the 100,000 people who are expected to attend the Lilac Festival on Sunday, he says increased security won't be what people focus on. 'Not only are we ensuring that the event is safe, but also that people can enjoy it without being impeded by those measures,' Nolan said. 'You'll probably see it at most events that are coming up. Just as things change, as events around the world change, and we will adapt and evolve and change our practices as well.'
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Dutch firm to buy legal software company Brightflag for €425m
It will mean big returns and paydays for investors such as Enterprise Ireland and Brightflag's founders, Ian Nolan and Alex Kelly. Mr Nolan is Brightflag's CEO, while Mr Kelly is its chief operating officer. They founded the business in 2014. Wolters Kluwer said the acquisition will strengthen its legal and regulatory division's presence among mid-sized corporations in the US and Europe. Brightflag is an AI-powered legal operations platform designed to streamline matter management, control legal spend and enhance collaboration between corporate legal departments and outside counsel. The company has 155 full-time employees who will join Wolters Kluwer's legal and regulatory division. Last year, Brightflag's revenues increased by 36pc to reach about €22m and, as of last month, the company had attained €27m annual recurring revenue. Brightflag revenues are about 95pc recurring in nature while about 60pc is generated from US customers. The acquisition is expected to achieve a return on invested capital at or above Wolters Kluwer's after tax weighted average cost of capital of 8pc in its fifth full year of ownership. The Dutch firm said that in the near term, the acquisition – which is on target to close next month – is expected to have an immaterial impact on its adjusted earnings. 'Since our founding, Brightflag has been committed to revolutionising legal spend and matter management through AI-driven innovation,' Mr Nolan said. 'Wolters Kluwer shares our vision for leveraging advanced technology to enhance legal operations.' Brightflag has raised tens of millions of dollars in funding since it was established, including a $28m funding round in 2023. Its backers include Sands Capital Partners, Tribal Ventures, Frontline Ventures and One Peak Partners. The latest set of publicly-available accounts for Brightflag show that in February 2023, the group completed the refinancing of its debt facility. That resulted in the repayment of its €8m in debt outstanding at the end of 2023, which was replaced with a €15m term loan facility. The company made a €5.8m loss in 2023, compared to a €10.8m loss in 2022. The 2023 accounts noted that the firm expected to be cashflow positive by early last year. Its revenue in 2023 rose to €15.9m from €11.6m in 2022.
