Taoiseach: Lockdowns Needed To Allow Return To Normal In December
October 23, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach: Lockdowns Needed To Allow Return To Normal In December

The Taoiseach has said an important objective of Ireland’s newly introduced lockdown was to allow people to return to their daily routines in December. Micheál Martin said the six-week lockdown will be “severe” on people and businesses. He called on...
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Border Poll Not On The Agenda For Current Government – Martin
October 23, 2020 No Responses

Border Poll Not On The Agenda For Current Government – Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said a border poll is not on the agenda for his Government in the next five years. The Taoiseach was speaking at Dublin Castle at the launch of the Shared Island Initiative, one of his Government’s...
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President Higgins Calls On Ireland To ‘Lead By Example’ On Climate Change
October 21, 2020 No Responses

President Higgins Calls On Ireland To ‘Lead By Example’ On Climate Change

President Michael D Higgins has called on the Irish State to “lead by example” in the battle against climate change. Mr Higgins said the State would be obliged to play a leading role if it is to have any hope...
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The Late John Lennon Would Have Celebrated His 80th Birthday This October
October 21, 2020 No Responses

The Late John Lennon Would Have Celebrated His 80th Birthday This October

Reflections by Brad Balfour On October 9th, John Lennon, the former superstar Beatle, and genius singer/songwriter, would have been 80 years old. Born in 1940 at Liverpool Maternity Hospital to Julia and Alfred Lennon – a merchant seaman of Irish...
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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 Ministe...
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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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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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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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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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