‘Draconian’ Measures Introduced in The North to Halt Spread of Coronavirus – Foster
March 16, 2020 No Responses

‘Draconian’ Measures Introduced in The North to Halt Spread of Coronavirus – Foster

Draconian measures have been taken in Northern Ireland to stop people from socializing in pubs and keep their distance from others, First Minister Arlene Foster said. She has faced a dispute with her partner in devolved Government, Michelle O’Neill, over...
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NYC Hospitality Alliance Calls on City to Help Bar Owners and Employees After Closure Order
March 16, 2020 No Responses

NYC Hospitality Alliance Calls on City to Help Bar Owners and Employees After Closure Order

The New York City Hospitality Alliance has called on the city to come up with concrete plans to help the bar and restaurant sectors businesses and employees in the wake of the Mayor’s mandatory closure order which comes into for...
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Bomb Disposal Experts in The North Receive New Robots
March 15, 2020 No Responses

Bomb Disposal Experts in The North Receive New Robots

Army bomb disposal experts in Northern Ireland have received a new state-of-the-art robot. The latest T7 Remote Controlled Vehicle (RCV) reportedly allows the operator to “feel” the suspicious object as they investigate, and is also fitted with high-defini...
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US to Extend Travel Ban to Ireland and United Kingdom
March 14, 2020 No Responses

US to Extend Travel Ban to Ireland and United Kingdom

The White House is expected to announce that the US will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list. Under the restrictions, American citizens, green card holders and others are still allowed to return...
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Five New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in The North
March 14, 2020 No Responses

Five New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in The North

The Taoiseach said his Government and the Northern Ireland Executive share the same goal on tackling Covid-19 but they differ on timing. His comments come as five new positive cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the North bringing the...
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Taoiseach Calls for All Ireland Approach to Coronavirus
March 14, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls for All Ireland Approach to Coronavirus

Leo Varadkar has said Covid-19 is an illness “that knows no borders” as administrations on either side of the border follow different strategies. He was speaking ahead of a North-South meeting on the outbreak in Co Armagh with political leaders...
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O’Neill Calls for Closure of Schools in The North
March 13, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill Calls for Closure of Schools in The North

Stormont deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill has said schools, universities and colleges in Northern Ireland should close in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. She claimed the public were concerned and fearful and the difference with the Republic of Ir...
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RHI Public Inquiry to Publish Findings Today
March 13, 2020 No Responses

RHI Public Inquiry to Publish Findings Today

A public inquiry into a botched green energy scheme which brought down Northern Ireland’s Government is due to publish its findings later. Patrick Coghlin’s investigation into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was established in early 2017, in the final d...
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Pelosi Praises ‘Brilliant’ Friendship Between US and Ireland
March 12, 2020 No Responses

Pelosi Praises ‘Brilliant’ Friendship Between US and Ireland

The US Speaker has praised the friendship between her nation and Ireland as “brilliant”. Dressed in green ahead of St Patrick’s Day, Nancy Pelosi made the remark as she welcomed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the Capitol. President Donald Trump was...
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Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Defends School Closures as Case Numbers Rise
March 12, 2020 No Responses

Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Defends School Closures as Case Numbers Rise

Ireland’s chief medical officer has defended school closures after 27 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, an increase from 43 on Wednesday. This is the biggest spike in cases in the country since the outbreak began. Some...
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