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March 13, 2021 No Responses

The Funeral Of George Nkencho Takes Place In Dublin

The family of a man shot dead by gardaí have been urged to show patience with the authorities. George Nkencho (27) died in the incident outside his Dublin home in December. His sister said his death was untimely, unplanned and...

March 12, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Urged To Seek Additional Vaccine Doses From US Next Week

The Taoiseach has been called on to seek additional vaccines from the United States when he speaks to President Joe Biden next week. Micheál Martin is to hold a virtual meeting with the president next week to mark the annual...

March 12, 2021 No Responses

Leitrim Sees Largest Drop In Covid-19 Cases Over Past Two Weeks

Leitrim has seen the largest drop in confirmed Covid-19 cases in the country, down 82 per cent, new figures show. Research by the Central Statistics Office shows the Wild Rose county recorded the largest drop of any county between February...

March 11, 2021 No Responses

Northern Leaders Indicate Willingness To Share Vaccines With The Republic

Stormont’s leaders have both signaled a willingness for Northern Ireland’s vaccines to shared with the Republic. Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill were asked about the issue as Covid-19 vaccination rates in the North continue to significantly exceed...

March 11, 2021 No Responses

Tánaiste: Ireland Should Start Receiving Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Next Month

The single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine should begin arriving in Ireland next month, the Tánaiste has said. Leo Varadkar anticipates supplies will be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Thursday, it is understood. The Government has been...

March 10, 2021 No Responses

Politicians Across Ireland Warn Of Dangers From Holding St Patrick’s Day Celebrations

People both sides of the Border have been warned against holding St Patrick’s Day celebrations as 778 new cases of Covid-19 and 55 additional deaths were reported on the island of Ireland today. Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer, Dr Michael...

March 10, 2021 No Responses

Britain Reviewing Feasibility Of Bridge Or Tunnel Between Scotland And The North

A major transport connectivity review is assessing the feasibility of a bridge or tunnel between Northern Ireland and Scotland. The research is being carried out as part of British prime minister Boris Johnson’s bid to improve transport links. Peter Hendy,.....