1,000 Excess Deaths Recorded In The North During Pandemic
July 3, 2020 No Responses

1,000 Excess Deaths Recorded In The North During Pandemic

A thousand excess deaths were registered in Northern Ireland over the last 13 weeks, official statistics said. Statisticians surveyed the period since the first Covid-19 fatality, announced on March 19, was registered. The first patient to die was male, elderly,...
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O’Neill And McDonald Apologize To Families Of Those Who Died Of Covid-19 For Funeral Attendance
July 3, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill And McDonald Apologize To Families Of Those Who Died Of Covid-19 For Funeral Attendance

Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill has apologized to families of those who died during the coronavirus lockdown for any hurt caused by the controversy over her attendance at an IRA veteran’s funeral. Party president Mary Lou McDonald also said sorry o...
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PSNI: Funerals Can Turn Into Uncontrollable Situations
July 2, 2020 No Responses

PSNI: Funerals Can Turn Into Uncontrollable Situations

Funerals can turn into uncontrollable situations, a senior police commander in Northern Ireland has said. It is up to independent prosecutors to decide if enough evidence exists to take court action for breach of coronavirus regulations, Police Service of Nort...
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Politicians Should ‘Lead By Example’ Says Varadkar
July 2, 2020 No Responses

Politicians Should ‘Lead By Example’ Says Varadkar

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said politicians should “lead by example”. Mr Varadkar was speaking in Dublin as Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill faced calls to quit over her attendance at a large funeral for IRA veteran Bobby Storey...
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Children Will Have To Maintain One Meter Distance When Schools Reopen
July 1, 2020 No Responses

Children Will Have To Maintain One Meter Distance When Schools Reopen

A distance of at least one meter should be maintained between pupils when schools reopen in September, the Department of Education has said. The recommendation will not be a prerequisite for younger children in the earlier years of primary education...
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Foster Calls On O’Neill To Apologize For Alleged Lockdown Violations At Storey Funeral
July 1, 2020 No Responses

Foster Calls On O’Neill To Apologize For Alleged Lockdown Violations At Storey Funeral

Stormont’s First Minister has called on the Deputy First Minister to apologize over an IRA veteran’s funeral that saw hundreds of people line the streets. Arlene Foster’s comments come as Michelle O’Neill faces calls to resign after she and party...
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Irish Government Extends Help For Nursing Homes
June 30, 2020 No Responses

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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Astronomers Report ‘Monster Star’ Disappeared In Nearby Galaxy
June 30, 2020 No Responses

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
June 30, 2020 No Responses

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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Six New Cases Of Covid-19 Associated With International Travel Confirmed In Ireland
June 29, 2020 No Responses

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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