Calls Grow For Government To Clarify Christmas Coronavirus Restrictions
November 8, 2020 No Responses

Calls Grow For Government To Clarify Christmas Coronavirus Restrictions

The Government has been criticized for a lack of clarity on what pandemic restrictions will apply at Christmas. Professor Philip Nolan, a leading member of the public health advice team Nphet, warned on Sunday that strict limits will be needed...
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Public Increasingly Backing Local Businesses During Second Lockdown
November 8, 2020 No Responses

Public Increasingly Backing Local Businesses During Second Lockdown

Consumers are overwhelmingly backing local traders as they battle to survive the second lockdown, a new survey reveals. Some 98 per cent of people are making a conscious effort to support homegrown businesses more during the pandemic. With firms hoping...
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Health Chiefs Consider Limits To Number Of Contacts Allowed After Lockdown
November 7, 2020 No Responses

Health Chiefs Consider Limits To Number Of Contacts Allowed After Lockdown

Public health chiefs are considering a limit on the number of close contacts people can have when the country moves out of lockdown. Chairman of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) Dr Cillian De Gascun said they would consider...
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President Higgins Leads Tributes After Race Called For Joe Biden
November 7, 2020 No Responses

President Higgins Leads Tributes After Race Called For Joe Biden

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Joe Biden following his victory in the race for the White House. The Democratic nominee became president-elect on Saturday after winning the state of Pennsylvania, giving him the necessary 270 electoral...
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Byrne: No Breakthrough Expected After Johnson’s Brexit Call With Von Der Leyen
November 7, 2020 No Responses

Byrne: No Breakthrough Expected After Johnson’s Brexit Call With Von Der Leyen

Minister for State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said he was not expecting a telephone conversation between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his European Commission counterpart to result in a breakthrough in the post-Brexit trade talks. Mr Johnson.....
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Isolation Of The Elderly Must Be Considered When Easing Lockdown Says Senior Doctor
November 6, 2020 No Responses

Isolation Of The Elderly Must Be Considered When Easing Lockdown Says Senior Doctor

Isolation of older people at Christmas must be considered when deciding to ease lockdown restrictions, a leading member of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has said. Dr Colm Henry of the HSE said the Government and public health...
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CMO Commends Young People For ‘Dramatic Reduction’ In Covid-19 Cases
November 5, 2020 No Responses

CMO Commends Young People For ‘Dramatic Reduction’ In Covid-19 Cases

Ireland’s young people should be commended for a “dramatic reduction” in numbers of coronavirus cases according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan. Dr Holohan has thanked people aged 19 to 24 for their efforts in driving down the spread...
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North Seeking ‘Safe And Sustainable’ Exit From Lockdowns Says Foster
November 5, 2020 No Responses

North Seeking ‘Safe And Sustainable’ Exit From Lockdowns Says Foster

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland will seek a “safe and sustainable” way forward amid calls from medics to extend the region’s current lockdown and calls from the hospitality industry to reopen. Mrs Foster said the Stormont....
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Study Shows Irish Children Suffer From Highest Rates Of Cyberbullying In EU
November 5, 2020 No Responses

Study Shows Irish Children Suffer From Highest Rates Of Cyberbullying In EU

Cyberbullying among Irish children has increased by 28 per cent during the lockdown – among the highest rates in Europe. A joint study between the European Commission and researchers at Dublin City University found rates were highest in Ireland, followed...
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North Could Be Pathway For Smuggled Drugs And Weapons Warn Police
November 4, 2020 No Responses

North Could Be Pathway For Smuggled Drugs And Weapons Warn Police

Northern Ireland could be used to smuggle illegal drugs and weapons from the EU into Britain after Brexit, police have warned. The Irish land border will remain porous and organized crime experts believe strengthened UK frontiers could prompt criminals to...
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