North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas
October 20, 2020 No Responses

North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister and chief medical officer have rejected the suggestion the spread of Covid-19 has any link to political affiliation. Robin Swann and Dr Michael McBride’s comments came amid the continuing fall-out from Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ claim...
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Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he foresees a cycle of rolling level Covid-19 restrictions as the country tries to halt the spread of the virus. Micheál Martin said he recognized that the introduction of Level 5 restrictions would create a “lot...
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Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’

Ministers have been urged to clarify guidance on “social bubbles” which limits them to people who have “mental health challenges”. As part of its second lockdown strategy, the Government said it would introduce the concept to ease isolation issues. On....
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Pickford To Face No Action Over Van Dijk Horror Tackle
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Pickford To Face No Action Over Van Dijk Horror Tackle

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford will face no further action over the challenge which left Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk facing knee surgery. The PA news agency reports that the England international will escape punishment as the incident during Saturday’...
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Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme

Almost nine in ten people believe all drinks containers should be included in Ireland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), a survey has found. The poll by environment charity Voice Ireland found 88% favor an “all-in” model to tackle Ireland’s waste crisis......
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Manchester United To Face PSG Without Maguire, Greenwood Or Cavani
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Manchester United To Face PSG Without Maguire, Greenwood Or Cavani

Manchester United will have to cope with the absence of several star names when they return to Champions League action against Paris St Germain. Harry Maguire, Mason Greenwood and new signing Edinson Cavani, who will not make his United bow...
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Ireland To Enter Second Lockdown In Attempt To Curb Spread Of Covid-19.
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Ireland To Enter Second Lockdown In Attempt To Curb Spread Of Covid-19.

The Irish Government has agreed to impose the highest level of restrictions under its five-tiered plan for living with Covid-19 from midnight on Wednesday for six weeks. In doing so, the country will adopt one of the strictest lockdowns in...
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Jimenez’s Winner Against Leeds Sends Wolves Into Sixth Place
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Jimenez’s Winner Against Leeds Sends Wolves Into Sixth Place

Raul Jimenez’s deflected strike clinched Wolves a 1-0 win at Leeds and catapulted them up to sixth place in the Premier League table. The Mexico striker’s tame second-half effort wrong-footed Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier after hitting Kalvin Phillips on ...
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Almost 250,000 Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments In Ireland
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Almost 250,000 Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments In Ireland

The number of people receiving the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) has increased by more than 15,000 in the last week. There are now 244,153 people receiving the PUP payment, an increase of 15,295 week-on-week. The figures have increased following last...
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Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data

Instagram is being investigated by Ireland’s privacy regulators over how the site handles children’s personal data. The Data Protection Commission launched an investigation last month following a number of complaints. As part of the investigation, the regu...
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