Taoiseach: No Decision Made On Lockdown Changes In April Yet
March 24, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach: No Decision Made On Lockdown Changes In April Yet

No decision has been made in relation to what restrictions will be eased from April 5th, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin warned that the situation in relation to the virus was “very fragile”. It comes as a meeting of...
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Air Passengers Likely To Be Required To Wear Masks Until 2022 – O’Leary
March 24, 2021 No Responses

Air Passengers Likely To Be Required To Wear Masks Until 2022 – O’Leary

Passengers will be asked to wear face masks on Ryanair flights potentially until 2022, the airline’s boss has said, as he announced a return to a more normal summer schedule. The budget airline plans to run around 2,300 flights every...
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British Government Urges Stormont To Act On Rolling Out Abortion Services
March 23, 2021 No Responses

British Government Urges Stormont To Act On Rolling Out Abortion Services

The Northern Ireland Secretary has urged Stormont ministers to take action on rolling out abortions services in the region before he steps in to order it. Brandon Lewis expressed hope progress could be made on the long-delayed central commissioning of...
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DUP Not Planning On Collapsing Stormont Over NI Protocol Says Minister
March 22, 2021 No Responses

DUP Not Planning On Collapsing Stormont Over NI Protocol Says Minister

A senior Democratic Unionist has rejected a suggestion his party is considering collapsing power-sharing in Northern Ireland in protest at Brexit’s Irish Sea trading border. Stormont Education Minister Peter Weir was responding to weekend comments from David...
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HSE Chief Admits Concern Over Rise In Coronavirus Cases In Ireland
March 21, 2021 No Responses

HSE Chief Admits Concern Over Rise In Coronavirus Cases In Ireland

There is growing concern about the number of Covid-19 cases in the community and the rising hospital admissions, the head of the HSE has said. Paul Reid said there has been a slight increase in the number of people admitted...
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Continued Vigilance Urged As North Records No New Covid-19 Deaths
March 20, 2021 No Responses

Continued Vigilance Urged As North Records No New Covid-19 Deaths

There have been no further deaths of people who previously tested positive for Covid-19 in the North. Another 159 confirmed cases of the virus were recorded by the region’s Department of Health in the last 24-hour reporting period. On Saturday,...
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As Vaccination Rollout Speeds Up, June Will See ‘Brighter Days’ Says Glynn
March 19, 2021 No Responses

As Vaccination Rollout Speeds Up, June Will See ‘Brighter Days’ Says Glynn

June will see “brighter days” and eight out of ten people vaccinated in Ireland, according to the country’s deputy chief medical officer. Dr Ronan Glynn apologized to those feeling frustrated or angered by a suggestion that tough Covid-19 restrictions co...
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Taoiseach Refuses To Speculate On Easing Restrictions Before June
March 19, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Refuses To Speculate On Easing Restrictions Before June

The Taoiseach has refused to “speculate” on tight Covid-19 restrictions remaining in place until June. Micheál Martin was speaking after deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn indicated on Thursday that tough restrictions could remain in place until ...
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British Northern Ireland Secretary Considers ‘Further Legislative Action’ Over Abortion Laws
March 18, 2021 No Responses

British Northern Ireland Secretary Considers ‘Further Legislative Action’ Over Abortion Laws

The UK’s Northern Ireland secretary is “considering further legislative action” to see new abortion laws implemented in the North. The law was liberalized last year to allow terminations following action taken at Westminster. However, while individua...
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Nphet Warns Of Social Mixing As Covid-19 Case Numbers Fail To Fall
March 18, 2021 No Responses

Nphet Warns Of Social Mixing As Covid-19 Case Numbers Fail To Fall

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has issued a warning over social mixing as Ireland’s Covid-19 epidemiological situation has plateaued. Infection rates have fallen, but a senior expert expressed concern that case counts and some other in...
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