Nursing Home Regulator Lacks Needed Powers During The Pandemic
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Nursing Home Regulator Lacks Needed Powers During The Pandemic

The current powers of the nursing home regulator are “not adequate” to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, an Oireachtas committee has been told. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) said legislation needs to change to give the regulator more...
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IAG Cutting Back On Flights Due To Coronavirus Quarantines
September 10, 2020 No Responses

IAG Cutting Back On Flights Due To Coronavirus Quarantines

Aer Lingus parent company IAG has announced it is cutting flights due to coronavirus travel restrictions and quarantine requirements. Between October and December the group expects to operate 60% less capacity than during the same period last year, compared wi...
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Out&About
September 9, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy This is how one of the busiest train stations in North America, Grand Central Terminal in New York City looks like at 8.25pm on a Friday evening. It’s so sad to see and as you know this...
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Sam Bennett Extends Tour De France Lead After Sagan Penalized
September 9, 2020 No Responses

Sam Bennett Extends Tour De France Lead After Sagan Penalized

Caleb Ewan snatched his second stage victory of this year’s Tour de France as a penalty for Peter Sagan saw Sam Bennett extend his advantage in the points leader’s green jersey at the end of stage 11. Bennett, the 29-year-old...
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Government’s Confusing Coronavirus Messaging An ‘Abuse Of Power’
September 9, 2020 No Responses

Government’s Confusing Coronavirus Messaging An ‘Abuse Of Power’

The Government’s failure to properly communicate its Covid-19 public health message has been described as an “abuse of power”. TCD law professor Dr David Kenny told an Oireachtas committee that public health guidelines had confused members of the public....
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New Mural Helps Launch Sign Language Festival In Athy
September 9, 2020 No Responses

New Mural Helps Launch Sign Language Festival In Athy

A mural of a ballerina wearing boxing gloves is helping launch a visual and virtual Irish sign language festival in the midlands. Derek O’Sullivan from Solus Art specializes in street art. His work – entitled Strong – is intended to...
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Farrell Out Of Leinster Clash After Receiving Five Game Ban
September 9, 2020 No Responses

Farrell Out Of Leinster Clash After Receiving Five Game Ban

Owen Farrell will miss Saracens’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster after being issued with a five-match ban for his dangerous tackle against Wasps on Saturday. The England captain faced an online disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night to answer for...
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England And Denmark Play Out Dour Draw Behind Closed Doors In Copenhagen
September 8, 2020 No Responses

England And Denmark Play Out Dour Draw Behind Closed Doors In Copenhagen

England ended the most challenging international camp of Gareth Southgate’s reign with another forgettable display as their Nations League trip to Denmark finished goalless. As if the coronavirus measures, fitness concerns and Harry Maguire’s withdrawal we...
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North Must Be A Full Participant In Future Trade Deals Says DUP Minister
September 8, 2020 No Responses

North Must Be A Full Participant In Future Trade Deals Says DUP Minister

Assurances on Northern Ireland’s inclusion in future UK trade deals must be secured before the Assembly can vote on the UK government’s proposed policy framework, a Stormont minister has said. Economy minister Diane Dodds told MLAs that she would not...
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Coronavirus Test Referrals Surge Since School Reopenings
September 8, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus Test Referrals Surge Since School Reopenings

Doctors have reported a surge in children being referred for Covid-19 tests since the country’s schools reopened. The Irish Medical Organization (IMO) said that GPs are seeing a spike in the number of children attending for assessment with possible Covid-19....
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