Taoiseach Promises Clarity On Restrictions Later This Week
January 19, 2022 No Responses

Taoiseach Promises Clarity On Restrictions Later This Week

The Taoiseach has said the country can be “optimistic” about the future, amid growing expectation that Covid-19 restrictions may soon be lifted. Micheál Martin told reporters on Wednesday the Government will give “clarity” later this week regarding plans to ease...
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Tánaiste Seeks March 31st Deadline To End ‘Almost All’ Restrictions
January 18, 2022 No Responses

Tánaiste Seeks March 31st Deadline To End ‘Almost All’ Restrictions

A further 11,683 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed as Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is seeking a deadline of March 31 to remove “almost all” of the remaining Covid-19 restrictions. According to the Department of Health, there were a further 5,767...
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Funeral Hears That Ashling Murphy’s Murder Was A ‘Depraved Act Of Violence’
January 18, 2022 No Responses

Funeral Hears That Ashling Murphy’s Murder Was A ‘Depraved Act Of Violence’

A “depraved act of violence” which deprived Ashling Murphy of her life has united the country in grief and support, mourners at her funeral have been told. Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan said the murder of the 23-year-old woman has...
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Donaldson Denies Deal To Bring Back ‘Double-Jobbing’
January 17, 2022 No Responses

Donaldson Denies Deal To Bring Back ‘Double-Jobbing’

Jeffrey Donaldson has denied that there was any agreement between the DUP and the government to temporarily bring back double-jobbing for politicians in Northern Ireland. The DUP leader has confirmed his intention to seek the dual positions of MLA and...
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Ireland Marks Centenary Of British Handover Of Dublin Castle
January 16, 2022 No Responses

Ireland Marks Centenary Of British Handover Of Dublin Castle

Ireland on Sunday marked 100 years since the handover of Dublin Castle by British forces, in a ceremony attended by Irish and UK dignitaries. At a ceremony in Dublin Castle, the Republic marked the centenary of the deeply symbolic event....
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Varadkar Expects Restrictions To Ease From End Of Month
January 16, 2022 No Responses

Varadkar Expects Restrictions To Ease From End Of Month

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he expects a “phased” reopening of society from the end of January. Strict Covid-19 measures, including the closure of nightclubs and a curfew for hospitality venues, were introduced late last year amid fears about the...
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Fáilte Ireland Prepares For Rapid Growth Of Electric Vehicles In Ireland
January 16, 2022 No Responses

Fáilte Ireland Prepares For Rapid Growth Of Electric Vehicles In Ireland

A surge in electric car sales may require major changes in how tourists travel across the country, according to the Irish tourism industry. Officials have begun planning for a rapid growth in electric cars in the years to come, as...
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Coveney Hoping For Agreement On NI Protocol By March
January 14, 2022 No Responses

Coveney Hoping For Agreement On NI Protocol By March

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said he wants to see an agreement on the Protocol reached by the end of February. Mr Coveney said he does not want to see the Northern Ireland Assembly election in May become dominated...
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Vigils For Ashling Murphy Held In Tullamore
January 14, 2022 No Responses

Vigils For Ashling Murphy Held In Tullamore

The town of Tullamore gathered together on Friday evening as a vigil was held for Ashling Murphy. Gardaí are continuing to hunt for the killer of the 23-year-old, who was found dead on Wednesday after going for a run on...
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Taoiseach Hopes That Restrictions Can Be Removed By End Of January
January 14, 2022 No Responses

Taoiseach Hopes That Restrictions Can Be Removed By End Of January

The Taoiseach said he is hopeful Covid restrictions can be removed at the end of the month, allowing events and the hospitality sector to open after 8pm. The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is meeting next Thursday and will...
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