Luke O’Neill

Dr Eva Orsmond isn’t mincing her words. Where are we? Back in 1952?

Radio: The weight-loss expert is on Newstalk for a discussion of Ozempic and similar drugs. Prof Luke O’Neill, the guest host, needs to push back more

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 05:00

A growing life sciences start-up culture

The new generation of Irish life sciences and pharma companies played a significant role in the pandemic fight

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 00:00

Tony Holohan to chair new Covid Advisory Group to replace Nphet

New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 19:54

Prof Luke O’Neill leading humanitarian aid mission for Ukrainian refugees

‘The biggest problem is food. Some of the people left in Ukraine are starving’, says Prof

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 22:30

Claire Byrne gives Leo Varadkar the upper hand

Radio review: Things get tetchy when she raises his alleged leak of documents

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 05:00

How to behave as restrictions ease, by Luke O’Neill, Mary Horgan and Paul Gilligan

People will need to get used to the changes, and should do so at their own pace

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 16:02

Can antigen tests properly detect Omicron?

Could rapid antigen tests be missing some cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19?

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 19:00

The long and short of it – ‘Long-Covid’ is not unique in viral illnesses

Immunologists don’t know for sure why SARS-CoV-2 causes extended ill health

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 10:07

Inspire, engage, explore: What’s happening for Science Week 2021

From farming and food talks to TV specials to online live events, the future is here again

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 21:46

Execution threat to broadcasters over Covid-19 vaccine, conference told

Pat Kenny received letter that he would be subject to Nuremberg-style war trial

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 20:16

Nphet-like group needed to steer Ireland through energy crisis, says entrepreneur

Expert team needed to respond to threat of power outages in winter – Eddie O’Connor

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 06:37

South African sides make new dawn one of promise for United Rugby Championship

Leinster and Munster both open with games against the newcomers this weekend

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00

The many kinds of general practitioner

Delivering a soundbite is not too different from giving a take-home message to a patient

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:01

Watch the live stream: Kennedy Summer School resumes after year absence

Event features discussions around Irish and American history, culture, and politics

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 17:11

AIB and PTSB spent €20m on adviser fees for purchase of Ulster Bank loans

Seen & Heard: lobbying for Electric Picnic, Bank of Ireland CEO’s view of mortgage rules, and Simon Pratt’s new food venture

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 14:52

Lost at sea: The August night paddleboarders Sara Feeney and Ellen Glynn were swept away

Radio: The young women’s ordeal last year gets a superbly vivid, tense retelling from Lorna Siggins

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 05:00

Did Covid leak from a Wuhan lab? Irish scientists weigh it up

Opinions veer from ‘it’s clear this is a natural virus’ to ‘it’s not acting like a typical virus’

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 01:00

Q&A: Leg wax? Shopping? A visit to Kerry? How to enjoy reopening without catching Covid

How to stay safe as the phased reopening of retail, personal care and museums begins

Sun May 09 2021 - 10:01

Irish immunologist Prof Kate Fitzgerald elected to US National Academy of Sciences

‘Incredible honour’ for international leader in the field of innate immunity

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 12:09

95 things to look forward to: Matches, movies, plays, pints, pals

By Aisling Bea, Mary McAleese, Richard Ford, Marian Keyes, Tolü Makay, Blindboy and more

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 06:00

Q&A: What are the chances of being able to holiday abroad this summer?

Conor Pope on the prospects for foreign travel and sunshine vacations in 2021

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 12:19

Luke O’Neill says it is ‘sensible’ to sign up to EU green certs to facilitate tourism

Trinity professor also tells industry body that he supports antigen testing for events

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 06:01

Q&A: What’s happening now with the Covid-19 vaccination programme?

Niac to discuss key elements of the State’s plan on Thursday

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 01:00

Experts urge caution on extending gap between doses of vaccines

Senior medics say a significant benefit to the vaccination programme would be needed to justify extending the gap

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 02:30

Explainer: Pros and cons of extending gap between vaccine doses

Minister for Health is awaiting a recommendation on whether to extend interval

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 02:05

The Irish Times Business Person of the Month: Matt Cooper

Inflazome sells to Swiss pharma giant Roche for an initial €380 million

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 02:06

RTÉ Prime Time bids to hold on to 100,000 new viewers with revamp

Editor Richard Downes hopes refreshed show can keep Covid audience ‘dividend’

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 04:58

Explainer: What restrictions are being relaxed and when will more be lifted?

High Covid-19 numbers and a slow vaccine rollout is stopping Government doing more

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 21:03

Is Government at risk of ‘losing the room’ in Covid-19 fight?

Experts say State must balance restrictions with rewards to maintain public buy-in

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 01:00

Luke O’Neill: ‘I would be in bits by now without music. It has held me together’

Soundtrack of My Life: The scientist on tracks that have helped him through the pandemic

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 06:00

The damage to AstraZeneca’s reputation is massive and possibly lasting

Analysis: Danger of falling ill from Covid-19 appears far greater than the threat of blood clotting

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 18:16

I’m entitled to my stupid opinion, and I say pigs should wear shoes

Patrick Freyne: Eating with the Enemy is a televisual response to our endless opinionising

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 05:00

Covid-19: New challenges for Ireland’s response in ‘year of the variant’

Vaccines and strengthened disease surveillance are critical in year two of the pandemic

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 01:00

Covid-19: 10 things we thought about the virus a year ago – that turned out to be wrong

Masks don’t work. Travel isn’t a major factor. Vaccines will solve it all. And other myths

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 06:00