Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy I was hoping to begin my Out&About column on a brighter note but I just can’t with the sad news I received this week that I have to talk about. First, I have to tell you about...
Government Relaxes Rules For ‘Boosted’ Close Contacts Of Covid-19 Cases
The Government has signed off on plans to relax the rules for close contacts of Covid-19 cases, the Minister for Health has confirmed. Stephen Donnelly presented advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) to Cabinet on Wednesday, and...
Rise In Minimum Wage Sees Reduction In Hours For Some Workers
A recent increase in the minimum wage has led to some employees experiencing a reduction in hours, with others seeing the average take-home pay rise. Following recommendations from the Low Pay Commission, the minimum wage has increased on a yearly...
Champions Cup Cancels All Postponed Round Two Matches
All postponed matches from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have now been cancelled, while uncertainty continues to hover over the remainder of the group phase. Following a board meeting, tournament organizer EPCR has conceded defeat.....
Oireachtas Committee Told That Political Leadership Needed On Climate Change
Politicians on Tuesday heard a direct appeal for “leadership” on climate change, as they began a four-day process scrutinizing the landmark carbon budgets plan published last year. The academic and researchers who drafted those carbon budgets appeared befo...
Lewis: Government Will Not Set ‘Arbitrary Time Frames’ For NI Protocol Resolutions
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said he will not set “arbitrary time frames” on finding resolutions to problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol. He was speaking after DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the Government must provide a timet...
Swann Warns That Stormont Collapse Would Threaten Healthcare Waiting List Reforms
Collapsing Stormont before the end of the Assembly term would endanger vital reforms aimed at reducing Northern Ireland’s spiraling waiting lists, the Health Minister has warned. Robin Swann said it was not realistic to expect the health service to function....
McTominay’s Early Header Is Enough For Manchester United To Edge Villa
Manchester United edged a pulsating FA Cup clash with Aston Villa as Scott McTominay’s early header proved enough against Steven Gerrard’s side. After a weekend of intrigue and upsets, the third round ended with an all-Premier League encounter and one...
Debate Over Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccines Begins In Ireland
Mandatory vaccination could be “necessary for the overall good”, one of Ireland’s leading immunization experts has said. Professor Karina Butler, chair of the National Immunization Advisory Committee (Niac), said the controversial measure would have to b...
Non-League Kidderminster To Face West Ham In FA Cup Fourth Round
Kidderminster, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the FA Cup, have been drawn against West Ham in the fourth round. The National League North outfit, who stunned Reading 2-1 on Saturday, were rewarded with a tie at home to the Premier...