Easing Of Restrictions May Be Accelerated Says Martin
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Easing Of Restrictions May Be Accelerated Says Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions could be accelerated if progress is maintained. This could include a “blended” return of workers to offices in August, rather than September, as suggested by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Mr...
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Opposition Parties Slam Government On Climate Action Bill
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Opposition Parties Slam Government On Climate Action Bill

Opposition parties have condemned the Government for failing to provide sufficient commitment to a “just transition” in the forthcoming Climate Action Bill. The Bill sets out the plan for the State to transition to a carbon-neutral economy by no later...
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Poots Names Paul Givan To Replace Foster As First Minister
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Poots Names Paul Givan To Replace Foster As First Minister

DUP leader Edwin Poots has announced that Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan is to replace Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland’s First Minister. Mr Poots began his reshuffle of Stormont posts by announcing new chairs and vice-chairs of a number of...
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Lockdown Easing Continues As Pubs And Gyms Reopen In Ireland
June 7, 2021 No Responses

Lockdown Easing Continues As Pubs And Gyms Reopen In Ireland

Ireland has taken another stride back to normality as pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities reopened. Hospitality venues can serve food and drinks outdoors, while gyms, swimming pools and leisure centers are now allowed to facilitate individual training. Be...
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Only 70 In Hospital With Covid-19 As Vaccinations Top Three Million Doses
June 6, 2021 No Responses

Only 70 In Hospital With Covid-19 As Vaccinations Top Three Million Doses

An additional 313 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health as of midnight on Saturday. There are now 70 people with the virus in hospital, 27 of whom are being treated in intensive care units. The...
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Seanad Hears That Constitutional Right To Housing Is ‘The Right Thing To Do’
June 4, 2021 No Responses

Seanad Hears That Constitutional Right To Housing Is ‘The Right Thing To Do’

The constitutional right to housing is “morally, politically, economically and socially” the right thing to do, the Seanad has heard. A debate on a private member’s bill to amend the Constitution to ensure that every citizen has the right to...
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As Lockdown Nears Its End, Bars And Restaurants ‘Really Excited’ At Reopening
June 4, 2021 No Responses

As Lockdown Nears Its End, Bars And Restaurants ‘Really Excited’ At Reopening

The co-founder of a Dublin craft brewery has said there is great excitement in the industry ahead of the reopening of bars next week. From Monday, bars and restaurants in Ireland will be allowed to serve outdoors as part of...
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Poots Vows To Bring Forward Irish Language Legislation `As Quickly As Possible`
June 4, 2021 No Responses

Poots Vows To Bring Forward Irish Language Legislation `As Quickly As Possible`

Edwin Poots has pledged to implement Irish language legislation at Stormont in Northern Ireland as quickly as possible. The new DUP leader said he wished to “expedite” the rollout of all outstanding aspects of the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA)...
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Martin And Poots Hold First Head-To-Head Meeting In Dublin
June 3, 2021 No Responses

Martin And Poots Hold First Head-To-Head Meeting In Dublin

DUP leader Edwin Poots has held “frank discussions” with Taoiseach Micheál Martin about tensions surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol. Mr Poots made his first visit to Government Buildings in Dublin since becoming party leader, where he said that the...
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Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of Malware Stealing Personal Data From Android Phones
June 2, 2021 No Responses

Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of Malware Stealing Personal Data From Android Phones

Malware that allows criminals to steal personal data including financial information from Android phones is circulating in Ireland, security experts have confirmed. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned of a spyware software called FluBot that h...
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