Foley: Schools Will All Have Full Supply Of CO2 Monitors In October
September 21, 2021 No Responses

Foley: Schools Will All Have Full Supply Of CO2 Monitors In October

The Minister for Education has said that all schools will have a full supply of carbon dioxide monitors by early October. Norma Foley, who appeared at the Oireachtas Education Committee on Tuesday, said she was “disappointed” at the delay to...
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Coveney Welcomes US Decision To Lift Travel Ban In November
September 20, 2021 No Responses

Coveney Welcomes US Decision To Lift Travel Ban In November

Simon Coveney has welcomed the US administration’s decision to lift the 18-month blanket ban on foreign travellers from entering the country. The Foreign Affairs Minister said on Monday that he welcomed the announcement that the ban on foreign travelers ente...
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O’Neill Urges Caution On Further Lockdown Easing
September 20, 2021 No Responses

O’Neill Urges Caution On Further Lockdown Easing

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has urged a cautious approach to further lockdown relaxations amid high Covid rates and pressures on the health service. Michelle O’Neill returned to Stormont on Monday following her own battle with the virus which ...
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Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Praises ‘Unprecedented’ Levels Of Vaccine Take-Up
September 19, 2021 No Responses

Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Praises ‘Unprecedented’ Levels Of Vaccine Take-Up

The chief medical officer has praised the country’s “exceptionally” high level of vaccine uptake, describing it as the envy of the world. The vaccine program hit a milestone at the weekend, with more than 90 per cent of people over...
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Increased Funding For Public Services, Social Welfare Expected In New Budget
September 19, 2021 No Responses

Increased Funding For Public Services, Social Welfare Expected In New Budget

The Government has a number of key objectives that will frame next year’s budget, the Minister for Public Expenditure has said. Michael McGrath said that among its priorities is the need to have public services to be able to resume...
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Irish Water To Audit Treatment Plants After Dozens Fall Ill
September 18, 2021 No Responses

Irish Water To Audit Treatment Plants After Dozens Fall Ill

Irish Water is to carry out an audit of water treatment plants across the country, following issues at two water treatment plans that led to some 52 people falling ill. The Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien, said Irish Water will...
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Taoiseach Rules Out Investigation Into Cabinet’s Zappone Leak
September 17, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Rules Out Investigation Into Cabinet’s Zappone Leak

The Taoiseach has ruled out an investigation into who leaked the appointment of Katherine Zappone from Cabinet. Micheál Martin said that Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy had “no evidence whatsoever” when he accused Simon Harris of leaking the information about ...
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Pelosi: Future UK-US Trade Deal Depends On British Adherence To NI Protocol
September 17, 2021 No Responses

Pelosi: Future UK-US Trade Deal Depends On British Adherence To NI Protocol

Nancy Pelosi has said a breakdown in the talks over the Northern Ireland Protocol would be “problematic” for a post-Brexit UK-US trade deal. The Speaker of the US House of Representatives has been critical of British prime minister Boris Johnson’s...
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Holohan ‘Optimistic’ That Significant Restrictions Will Not Be Reimposed
September 15, 2021 No Responses

Holohan ‘Optimistic’ That Significant Restrictions Will Not Be Reimposed

The chief medical officer (CMO) has said he does not believe significant restrictions will be reimposed based on current health data. Dr Tony Holohan said he is “optimistic” about the trajectory of the disease, and said the country is on...
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Climate Protesters Gather In Dublin As Dáil Returns
September 15, 2021 No Responses

Climate Protesters Gather In Dublin As Dáil Returns

Climate protesters gathered in Dublin city center on Wednesday as politicians returned for the new Dáil term. Members of Extinction Rebellion and other activists gathered outside Leinster House on Wednesday morning for a demonstration ahead of TDs reconvening...
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