Posted on 10/19/2025 9:55:35 AM PDT by Olog-hai
Dublin’s Mater Hospital recorded a 68% increase in knife-related injuries in its Emergency Department over the past five years, prompting calls from ED doctors for more measures to deal with the issue.
The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine (IAEM) is calling for a focus on prevention and first aid skills, as well as equipment to deal with what it describes as a concerning and urgent issue across the country.
Over the past decade, knife-related crime has been on the rise and while incidents dipped last year, knife injuries are now a regular issue for doctors in emergency departments.
The IAEM has dedicated a major session at its national conference today to knife trauma and the burden it says it is making on the health system.
It said when it comes to knife injuries, most victims and offenders are young men aged between 18 and 34.
The IAEM said in 2023, 65% of assaults causing harm required hospital admission, and 2023 marked the worst year in a decade for hospitalizations following knife injuries, according to the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE). …
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They’re always after their Lucky Charms.
Take away their guns and people will return to Stone Age weapons.
68% seems like a sharp rise.
68% seems like a sharp rise.
Would have never thought injuries from drunken tradesman falling off ladders and whatnot would ever be surpassed. Leave it to the moose-limbs to not disappoint.
68% seems like a sharp rise.
Gosh....you would think they could somehow find a clue as to the cause ... 🤔
And, why haven’t they banned knives? 🤣 🙃
when will this hellscape called ‘diversity’ finally come to an end?
Good thing there's no Muslim Knifemen in Ireland, that rise in Knifings would be higher.
In other news, Irish Children are certainly Well Groomed these days, the Irish Government can be Proud!
I see what did there. “Sharp”. At least I got the point.
Whatever could it be?
We may never know the answer.
Just looked at Wiki page re muslims in various countries.
Ireland has very few, just about the least invaded. country. But even a few Muzzies can cause plenty of trouble.
If only we could see some reason for this disturbing data.
Hmm... what could have changed...
As a Black person I hate to say it but there are a variety of immigrants in Ireland now. I was planning a trip there but changed my mind because of assimilation problems there.
What do they expect...won’t let them have guns! Got to have something to attack infidels.
You’d be better off going to Northern Ireland mate...you can own guns there!😎
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