Numbers Claiming PUP Payments Falls To Lowest Since December

Numbers Claiming PUP Payments Falls To Lowest Since December

The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) is at its lowest since December, new figures show. Around 285,000 people received the Covid-19 jobless payment this week, a decrease of more than 24,000 on last week. It is...
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Ireland Holds Hungary To A Draw As Kelleher And Ogbene Debut

Ireland Holds Hungary To A Draw As Kelleher And Ogbene Debut

Stephen Kenny’s side showed plenty of promise with competitive debuts for Caoimhin Kelleher and Chiedozie Ogbene. Stephen Kenny made changes to the side with Shane Duffy coming into the defense and Adam Idah partnering with Troy Parrott upfront. Despite an.....
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Easing Of Restrictions May Be Accelerated Says Martin

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 Var...
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Decision On Redevelopment Of Anfield Set For Next Tuesday

Decision On Redevelopment Of Anfield Set For Next Tuesday

The next phase of Liverpool’s ground redevelopment is set to get the go-ahead with a decision due on the planning application for a new Anfield Road stand. Proposals to add an extra 7,000 seats were put on hold in the...
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Opposition Parties Slam Government On Climate Action Bill

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

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

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

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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Sinckler Gets Lions Call Up After Andrew Porter Withdraws Injured

Sinckler Gets Lions Call Up After Andrew Porter Withdraws Injured

England prop Kyle Sinckler has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer’s tour of South Africa in place of the injured Andrew Porter. Ireland tighthead Porter has been ruled out of the series due to...
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Ireland’s Injured Seamus Coleman Ruled Out Of Hungary Friendly

Ireland’s Injured Seamus Coleman Ruled Out Of Hungary Friendly

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has been ruled out of Tuesday’s friendly with Hungary due to a hamstring problem. The Everton defender arrived in the training camp with the injury but had hoped to be fit for the fixture...
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