Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data

Instagram is being investigated by Ireland’s privacy regulators over how the site handles children’s personal data. The Data Protection Commission launched an investigation last month following a number of complaints. As part of the investigation, the regulators will assess whether...
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Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont
October 18, 2020 No Responses

Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont

There have been 1,012 new Covid-19 cases in The North in the last 24-hour reporting period, the NI Department of Health has announced. Some 7,090 new positive cases have been notified in the last seven days. There are 228 patients...
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Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down
October 17, 2020 No Responses

Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down

A Donegal swimmer who is aiming to become the first to circumnavigate Ireland has paid tribute to the support of local people as he arrived in Co Down. Henry O’Donnell, 56, started his marathon swim at Carrickfin beach in Co...
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EU ‘Very Much Up For A Deal’ With UK Says Martin
October 16, 2020 No Responses

EU ‘Very Much Up For A Deal’ With UK Says Martin

The EU is “very much up for the deal” with the UK, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Mr Martin was speaking after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that, unless there was “fundamental change” in the EU’s approach, the UK...
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Almost 1,300 New Cases Of Covid-19 Detected In The North
October 16, 2020 No Responses

Almost 1,300 New Cases Of Covid-19 Detected In The North

There have been 1,299 new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland in the last 24-hour reporting period, the region’s Department of Health has announced. Some 6,708 new positive cases have been notified in the region in the last seven days. There...
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Expert Calls For An All-Island Approach To The Coronavirus Pandemic
October 15, 2020 No Responses

Expert Calls For An All-Island Approach To The Coronavirus Pandemic

A leading epidemiologist has called for an all-island approach to the pandemic, saying “you could bet your life” one would be used if the disease affected animals. Calls for a singular approach in how the governments in Belfast and Dublin...
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Holohan Warns Of ‘Rapidly Deteriorating Trajectory’ Of Pandemic
October 15, 2020 No Responses

Holohan Warns Of ‘Rapidly Deteriorating Trajectory’ Of Pandemic

Ireland’s chief medical officer has warned of a “rapidly deteriorating trajectory nationally” of coronavirus. Dr Tony Holohan expressed “extreme concern” at the increased spread of the virus over the last week in particular. He said the number of pos...
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Simon Coveney Says Brexit Deal Is ‘In Sight’
October 15, 2020 No Responses

Simon Coveney Says Brexit Deal Is ‘In Sight’

A Brexit deal between the UK and the EU is “in sight” and could be reached by the start of November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said. Mr Coveney said he believed an agreement would be made, despite...
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Spiraling Infection Rates Bring New Lockdown To The North
October 14, 2020 No Responses

Spiraling Infection Rates Bring New Lockdown To The North

Northern Ireland is to enter a period of intensified coronavirus restrictions after the Stormont executive announced closures of schools, pubs and restaurants. Pubs and restaurants will close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries, whil...
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Talks On Extending Lockdown In The North Continue Into The Night
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Talks On Extending Lockdown In The North Continue Into The Night

A late-night meeting of the Stormont executive was temporarily adjourned tonight amid mounting expectation Northern Ireland may be facing the prospect of a circuit-break lockdown. The meeting got under way just after 9.30pm for talks on how to tackle spiraling...
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