390 New Cases Of Covid-19 Reported In The North As Over 300,000 Are Vaccinated
February 6, 2021 No Responses

390 New Cases Of Covid-19 Reported In The North As Over 300,000 Are Vaccinated

A further seven people with Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, while another 390 positive cases of the virus were notified by the Department of Health on Saturday. There are 602 Covid-positive inpatients in hospital, 67 of whom are in...
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Ireland Suppressing Third Wave Infections Faster Than Any Other European Country
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Ireland Suppressing Third Wave Infections Faster Than Any Other European Country

Ireland is suppressing the third wave of Covid-19 infection faster than any other country in Europe, the chief medical officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said the country was now in a “strong position” in a fight against the virus...
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Police Under Investigation For Arrest Of Troubles’ Victim At Memorial Event
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Police Under Investigation For Arrest Of Troubles’ Victim At Memorial Event

A police watchdog has launched an investigation after the victim of a Troubles shooting was arrested at an anniversary event. Mark Sykes was detained in the Ormeau Road area of Belfast after officers intervened at the memorial marking the 29th...
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Police To Issue Fines To People Who Cross Border Without Reasonable Excuse
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Police To Issue Fines To People Who Cross Border Without Reasonable Excuse

People living in Northern Ireland who cross the Border without a reasonable excuse will face a fine of €100 from next week, gardaí have said. The new measures will apply to anyone who is “not ordinarily resident” in the Republic....
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Tributes Paid To David Byrne On Fifth Anniversary Of The Regency Hotel Shooting
February 5, 2021 No Responses

Tributes Paid To David Byrne On Fifth Anniversary Of The Regency Hotel Shooting

Tributes have been paid to Kinahan cartel associate David Byrne on the fifth anniversary of his death in the Regency Hotel shooting. Flowers, balloons, photographs and handwritten notes were left by family members and friends outside the north Dublin hotel,...
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HSE: Over 200,000 Vaccinations Have Been Administered In Ireland
February 4, 2021 No Responses

HSE: Over 200,000 Vaccinations Have Been Administered In Ireland

Almost 220,000 coronavirus vaccinations have been administered in Ireland, according to the HSE HSE chief executive Paul Reid said 51,200 vaccinations were given last week. To date, 219,200 jabs have been administered. This includes some 152,000 first doses an...
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Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Is Not Going To Be Scrapped,’ Says Coveney
February 4, 2021 No Responses

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Is Not Going To Be Scrapped,’ Says Coveney

The Northern Ireland Protocol is not going to be scrapped, the Irish Government has said. Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster says the measure designed to keep the Irish land border open should be replaced, but Dublin is focused on easing...
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Coveney Defends Ireland’s International Travel Policies During Pandemic
February 3, 2021 No Responses

Coveney Defends Ireland’s International Travel Policies During Pandemic

The Foreign Affairs Minister has defended the country’s handling of international travel during the pandemic. Simon Coveney said that the Government’s measures have had a “huge impact” on curbing the spread of the virus from international travelers. He...
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EU Withdraws Staff From Northern Ports Due To Security Concerns
February 2, 2021 No Responses

EU Withdraws Staff From Northern Ports Due To Security Concerns

EU staff will be temporarily withdrawn from their work at Northern Irish ports due to security concerns, the EU Commission said on Tuesday. “We asked them not to attend their duties today, and we will continue to monitor the situation...
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Staff In The North’s Special Ed Schools To Be Prioritized For Vaccinations
February 1, 2021 No Responses

Staff In The North’s Special Ed Schools To Be Prioritized For Vaccinations

Staff in Northern Ireland’s special schools who are supporting children with complex healthcare needs are set to be prioritized for the Covid-19 vaccine, it has been confirmed. It comes following an agreement between the North’s Departments of Health a...
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