Irish Government Extends Help For Nursing Homes

Irish Government Extends Help For Nursing Homes

Temporary Government payments for extra Covid-19 nursing home costs have been extended, health minister Stephen Donnelly said. The scheme was due to close today, but will now include July, August and September. More than 30,000 people live in care homes...
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Without Government Aid, Half Of Ireland’s Restaurants Could Close Warns Industry Body

Without Government Aid, Half Of Ireland’s Restaurants Could Close Warns Industry Body

Half of Ireland’s restaurants could close without a Government aid package next month, the industry has warned. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said his administration will unveil significant measures in July to stimulate an economy stricken by coronavirus res...
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Astronomers Report ‘Monster Star’ Disappeared In Nearby Galaxy

Astronomers Report ‘Monster Star’ Disappeared In Nearby Galaxy

Astronomers have observed a “monster star” mysteriously disappearing into darkness in a nearby galaxy. Located more than 70 million light-years away in the constellation of Aquarius, this star is part of the Kinman Dwarf galaxy. Scientists are not sure why...
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Gerry Adams And Mary Lou McDonald Among Mourners At Bobby Storey’s Funeral

Gerry Adams And Mary Lou McDonald Among Mourners At Bobby Storey’s Funeral

A large crowd of mourners has gathered in west Belfast for the funeral service for veteran republican Bobby Storey. The former leading IRA member died earlier this month at the age of 64 following an unsuccessful lung transplant. Sinn Féin...
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Klopp: ‘We Cannot Spend Millions And Millions And Millions Because We Want To’

Klopp: ‘We Cannot Spend Millions And Millions And Millions Because We Want To’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he cannot spend “millions and millions” on squad reinforcements for his newly-crowed Premier League champions but does not believe he will need to. The effect of the coronavirus outbreak is likely to have a significant...
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Northampton Promoted To League One After Beating Exeter At Wembley

Northampton Promoted To League One After Beating Exeter At Wembley

Northampton celebrated promotion to Sky Bet League One after inflicting further play-off final heartache on Exeter with a crushing 4-0 victory at an empty Wembley. Strikes from Ryan Watson, Callum Morton, Sam Hoskins and substitute Andy Williams earned the Cob...
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Six New Cases Of Covid-19 Associated With International Travel Confirmed In Ireland

Six New Cases Of Covid-19 Associated With International Travel Confirmed In Ireland

The number of reported new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland has begun to increase in a “worrying” trend, the chief medical officer warned, which could halt plans for further easing of restrictions. At least six fresh diagnoses were associated with...
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Job Retention Initiatives And Businesses’ Credit Access Are Focus Of New Stimulus Package Says Martin

Job Retention Initiatives And Businesses’ Credit Access Are Focus Of New Stimulus Package Says Martin

Jobs retention initiatives and improving businesses’ access to credit will be key focuses of a post-lockdown stimulus package, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin expressed hope of having the fresh economic measures ready for implementation by the middle...
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Micheál Martin: `We Are A Government For The Entire Country`

Micheál Martin: `We Are A Government For The Entire Country`

The Taoiseach has insisted he will lead a “government for the entire country” amid criticism about the geographic make-up of the cabinet. Micheál Martin defended the process of appointing ministers after his party’s deputy leader, Dara Calleary, express...
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Bars That Serve Food Begin Reopening In Ireland As Phase Three Kicks In

Bars That Serve Food Begin Reopening In Ireland As Phase Three Kicks In

Pints were pulled in pubs across Ireland again as the country took another stride out of lockdown. Bars that serve food were able to welcome back customers on Monday after phase three of the Government’s recovery plan came into force....
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