Almost 9 thousand people died from heart disease in Ireland last year, according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which says it killed more woman in 2020 than breast, cervical and ovarian cancer combined.
The charity is due before a Health Committee today.
The foundation says chronic heart disease patients make up 44 per cent of covid deaths in Ireland.
CEO of the Irish Heart Foundation, Tim Collins, says the pandemic has also had a major impact on diagnosis:
Work To Begin Shortly On New School Building At Greystones Community College
The long-awaited Greystones Community College school building is to go to construction after the letter of acceptance was issued from the Department to the successful contractor.
Over 60 People Currently Homeless In Wicklow
The figures from the Department of Housing also show the nationwide total has exceeded 14,000 for the first time.
€721,000 Funding Announced For Roads Improvements In Wicklow.
This is to deal specifically with the impact of climate change.
Social Housing Gets Green Light In Wicklow town And Ashford
Wicklow Municipal District Councillors have voted in favour of two Part 8s which will result in the construction of 75 social homes in Wicklow town and Ashford.
Visit Wicklow Launch The 'Wicklow Passport'
This is a new initiative that encourages visitors and locals to stamp their journey through the Garden of Ireland.
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