Ireland Removes Mask Mandates In ‘Milestone’ Move
February 28, 2022 No Responses

Ireland Removes Mask Mandates In ‘Milestone’ Move

The vast majority of Covid-19 restrictions lifted at midnight in a move hailed as a “milestone” for the country. The changes come as 5,919 new cases of the virus were reported to the Department of Health on Monday. A statement...
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Russian And Ukrainian Negotiators Meet On The Belarussian Border
February 28, 2022 No Responses

Russian And Ukrainian Negotiators Meet On The Belarussian Border

Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for talks amid high hopes but low expectations for any diplomatic breakthrough, after Moscow unleashed the biggest land war in Europe since the Second World War but met unexpectedly stiff resistance. As outgunned but deter...
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Public Transport Fares Frozen In The North Amid Spiraling Cost Of Living
February 28, 2022 No Responses

Public Transport Fares Frozen In The North Amid Spiraling Cost Of Living

Public transport fares will be frozen in Northern Ireland, due to the spiraling cost of living. Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon has announced that fares on public transport in Northern Ireland will be frozen, amid concerns about growing pressures on...
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US, UK and EU Agree To Block Selected Russian Banks From Swift System
February 26, 2022 No Responses

US, UK and EU Agree To Block Selected Russian Banks From Swift System

The US, European Union and UK have agreed to block “selected” Russian banks from the Swift global financial messaging system in retaliation for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Restrictive measures” will also be imposed on Russia’s central bank. The...
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Germany Agrees To Send Weapons To Help Support Ukraine
February 26, 2022 No Responses

Germany Agrees To Send Weapons To Help Support Ukraine

The German government has said it will send weapons and other supplies directly to Ukraine, as Russia attempts to invade its capital city, Kyiv. As part of a significant shift, Germany is also ready to also support some restrictions of...
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Russian Troops Continue Advance On Kyiv As Resistance Hardens
February 26, 2022 No Responses

Russian Troops Continue Advance On Kyiv As Resistance Hardens

Russian troops closed in on Ukraine’s capital on Saturday after a night of explosions and street fighting sent Kyiv residents seeking shelter or fleeing the city. The country’s leader claimed Ukraine’s forces had repulsed the assault and vowed to keep...
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Protests Held As Pressure Grows On Government To Expel Russian Ambassador
February 26, 2022 No Responses

Protests Held As Pressure Grows On Government To Expel Russian Ambassador

Pressure is growing on the Government to expel the Russian ambassador, as protests continued in Dublin against the invasion of Ukraine. On Saturday afternoon, dozens of protesters once again gathered outside the Russian Embassy in south Dublin to call on...
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Politicians Gather For The Funeral Of Christopher Stalford
February 26, 2022 No Responses

Politicians Gather For The Funeral Of Christopher Stalford

Mourners from across the political spectrum gathered in Belfast on Saturday for the funeral service of DUP MLA Christopher Stalford. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, alongside party MPs and MLAs, were among the congregation at Ravenhill Presbyterian Church in...
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Over 6,000 Died With Covid In Ireland During Pandemic
February 23, 2022 No Responses

Over 6,000 Died With Covid In Ireland During Pandemic

There have been more than 6,200 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland over the last two years, new figures show. Based on mortality data reported to the Department of Health, more than 1,000 of those deaths occurred in the first four...
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Stardust Victims’ Families Criticize ‘Undue Delays’ To Inquest
February 22, 2022 No Responses

Stardust Victims’ Families Criticize ‘Undue Delays’ To Inquest

Victims’ families have hit out at the “undue delays” being put in the way of an inquest into the Stardust fire. Forty-eight people died in the Stardust nightclub fire in Dublin on February 14th, 1981. On Tuesday, the families of...
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