Hotels In The North Can Reopen From June 20
June 1, 2020 No Responses

Hotels In The North Can Reopen From June 20

Northern Ireland’s hotels can reopen from July 20 as long as the rate of infection is under control, Stormont economy minister Diane Dodds said. The industry has been devastated by a shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic in March. Mrs...
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Brexit Checks Should Be Minimized To Avoid Damaging Economy Says Foster
May 31, 2020 No Responses

Brexit Checks Should Be Minimized To Avoid Damaging Economy Says Foster

Brexit checks on goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland should be minimized, Stormont’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said. The country will have to follow EU rules on agriculture and manufactured goods, ensuring access to its single ...
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Catholic Church Calls For Inquiry Into Impact Of Coronavirus On Nursing Homes
May 30, 2020 No Responses

Catholic Church Calls For Inquiry Into Impact Of Coronavirus On Nursing Homes

The Catholic Church has called for inquiries into the impact of Covid-19 on nursing homes in Ireland. More than half of all deaths have occurred in the care facilities. The church said they should be prioritized to ensure they have...
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Field Testing Of Contact Tracing App To Begin In Ireland Next Week
May 30, 2020 No Responses

Field Testing Of Contact Tracing App To Begin In Ireland Next Week

Field testing of a Covid-19 contact-tracing app is due to begin in Ireland next week, the HSE said. The app is designed to maximize privacy and value for public health, the health service added. The software will operate on a...
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Public Urged To Keep Track Of Who They Meet During Holiday Weekend
May 30, 2020 No Responses

Public Urged To Keep Track Of Who They Meet During Holiday Weekend

People socializing over the bank holiday weekend have been urged to keep track of who they meet. Health officials say it will quicken the contract tracing process if people subsequently test positive for coronavirus. The combination of the bank holiday,...
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Taoiseach Confident New Government Can Be Formed This Month
May 29, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Confident New Government Can Be Formed This Month

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is confident a government can be in place before the end of June. Government formation talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party continued this week, more than three months on from...
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Legendary Showband Singer Brendan Bowyer Dies, Aged 81
May 29, 2020 No Responses

Legendary Showband Singer Brendan Bowyer Dies, Aged 81

Legendary Showband singer Brendan Bowyer has died at the age of 81. The singer, who had six number one hits, passed away in Las Vegas last night, surrounded by his family; his wife of 53 years, Stella; his three children,...
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HSE: ‘No Guarantee’ That A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Ever Be Found
May 28, 2020 No Responses

HSE: ‘No Guarantee’ That A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Ever Be Found

It is not clear if an effective vaccine against Covid-19 will be found, the HSE has said. Speaking at the body’s weekly briefing on Thursday, chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry played down hopes of an effective vaccine being available...
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Study Finds Surge In Online Worship In Ireland During Pandemic
May 28, 2020 No Responses

Study Finds Surge In Online Worship In Ireland During Pandemic

The coronavirus lockdown has sparked a surge in online religious worship. ​ Before the pandemic, 44% of faith communities in Ireland did not provide online worship; that has now fallen to 13%. The situation has also seen denominations reach out,...
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ESRI Report Says Ireland’s Economy Could Experience Biggest Annual Decline In History
May 28, 2020 No Responses

ESRI Report Says Ireland’s Economy Could Experience Biggest Annual Decline In History

The Irish economy is set to experience the largest annual decline in its history with a significant downturn in consumption, investment and exports of goods and services, research has found. A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)...
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