Year-on-year, the increase was 5 per cent. January 8th 2025, recorded the highest ever gas demand day for the Republic of Ireland, with January 9th ranking as the third highest.

The HSE is urging the public to consider all available care options, including injury units, their GP, and local pharmacy if they have a minor ailment.

Vaccination and adding bed capacity will be among the key measures taken by the HSE this winter

The report does indicate that cost of living concerns and rising interest rates are set to cool soaring demand for property in the second half of the year.