Taoiseach Hails ‘Truly Historic Day’ As First Person Recieves Coronavirus Vaccine
December 8, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Hails ‘Truly Historic Day’ As First Person Recieves Coronavirus Vaccine

The Taoiseach has hailed a “truly historic day” after the first coronavirus vaccine was administered. Micheál Martin, Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald and Irish Labour leader Alan Kelly all described a “turning of the tide” in the pandemic. Fermanagh-born Margaret...
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Belfast Nurse Becomes First Person Vaccinated Against Covid-19 In Island Of Ireland
December 8, 2020 No Responses

Belfast Nurse Becomes First Person Vaccinated Against Covid-19 In Island Of Ireland

Coronavirus vaccinations are taking place in Northern Ireland for the first time. The first person to receive the jab in the North was a 28-year-old nurse from Dundrum in Co Down. Joanna Sloan is sister in charge of Covid vaccination...
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North’s First Same-Sex Couple To Marry Hail Wonderful Day
December 7, 2020 No Responses

North’s First Same-Sex Couple To Marry Hail Wonderful Day

Northern Ireland’s first same-sex couple to transform their civil partnership into a marriage have said it is a wonderful day. Cara McCann and Amanda McGurk celebrated on the steps of Belfast City Hall. Couples in more than 1,300 same-sex civil...
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Brian Stanley ‘Guilty Of Colossal Errors Of Judgement’ Over Controversial Tweets
December 6, 2020 No Responses

Brian Stanley ‘Guilty Of Colossal Errors Of Judgement’ Over Controversial Tweets

Sinn Féin TD and Public Accounts Committee chairman Brian Stanley is “guilty of colossal errors of judgment” by posting two controversial tweets, a party colleague has said. Sinn Fein TD Eoin O Broin said the tweets have caused “a lot...
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Brexit Deal On ‘Knife-Edge’ Says Taoiseach
December 6, 2020 No Responses

Brexit Deal On ‘Knife-Edge’ Says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he is not “overly optimistic” about a breakthrough in the Brexit talks, saying he is “50-50” on a deal being reached. He described the talks as on a “knife-edge”. Negotiations resumed in Brussels on Sunday...
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Harris Says Post-Brexit Trade Deal Is Still Possible
December 6, 2020 No Responses

Harris Says Post-Brexit Trade Deal Is Still Possible

An Irish Government minister said that a post-Brexit trade deal can be done if both sides are willing to reach an agreement on outstanding issues. Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris said this is a “crucial week” for...
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Police Begin Cross-Border Operation Targeting Drink-Drivers Over Christmas
December 5, 2020 No Responses

Police Begin Cross-Border Operation Targeting Drink-Drivers Over Christmas

Police in Northern Ireland and the Republic are carrying out a cross-border operation targeting criminals and drink-drivers over the Christmas period. Operation Season’s Greetings will see PSNI officers across border counties working alongside Garda colleagu...
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New Ultra-Low Temperature Trucks Arrive In Ireland To Help With Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Rollout
December 2, 2020 No Responses

New Ultra-Low Temperature Trucks Arrive In Ireland To Help With Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Rollout

Nine Covid-19 ultra-low freezer lorries have arrived in the country to assist in the rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The vaccine, which requires temperatures of between -70C and -80C to be stored properly, has been shown to be up to...
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British Government Appears To Have ‘Unlimited Disregard’ For Good Friday Agreement Says SDLP
December 2, 2020 No Responses

British Government Appears To Have ‘Unlimited Disregard’ For Good Friday Agreement Says SDLP

The UK Government appears to have an “unlimited disregard” for the Good Friday Agreement, it has been suggested. SDLP MP Claire Hanna made the claim as she said people in Northern Ireland are desperate for “certainty” and “stability” ahead of...
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First Covid-19 Vaccines Could Be Administered In The North Next Week
December 2, 2020 No Responses

First Covid-19 Vaccines Could Be Administered In The North Next Week

The first Covid vaccines could be administered in Northern Ireland next week, Stormont’s Health Minister has said. Robin Swann said the approval of UK regulators for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine could see the scheduled December 14th roll out date brought forw...
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