EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme
May 28, 2021 No Responses

EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme

The EU Commission said it is in discussions with Irish authorities about lifting its quarantine measures for travelers arriving from EU countries. Didier Reynders, EU Commissioner for Justice, said the Commission is “closely monitoring” the State’s quarantine rules. Last month,...
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Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets
May 27, 2021 No Responses

Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets

The Government is “likely” to miss its target of 80 per cent of Ireland’s adult population receiving at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of June due to supply issues, the Tánaiste said. However, Leo Varadkar...
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Zinedine Zidane Steps Down As Real Madrid’s Head Coach
May 27, 2021 No Responses

Zinedine Zidane Steps Down As Real Madrid’s Head Coach

Real Madrid have announced the departure of head coach Zinedine Zidane. Real were unsuccessful in defending their LaLiga crown this season, finishing runners-up to city rival Atletico, and Zidane has opted to end his second spell in charge. A club...
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Dáil Passes Motion Declaring Israeli Settlements As De Facto Annexation
May 27, 2021 No Responses

Dáil Passes Motion Declaring Israeli Settlements As De Facto Annexation

Ireland has become the first EU member state to declare the building of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories as de facto annexation. A Dáil motion, tabled by Sinn Féin, was passed on Wednesday night after it received cross-party support. It...
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Villarreal Defeat Manchester United On Penalties To Win Europa League
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Villarreal Defeat Manchester United On Penalties To Win Europa League

Manchester United’s wait for their first trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues after David De Gea saw his spot-kick saved at the end of a wild shootout that saw Villarreal crowned Europa League champions. On this day 22 years ago,...
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Super League Hold Outs Hit Back At UEFA Over Disciplinary Proceedings
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Super League Hold Outs Hit Back At UEFA Over Disciplinary Proceedings

The three remaining rebel clubs from the aborted European Super League project have hit back after UEFA launched disciplinary proceedings against them. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus claim the European governing body’s actions – which could lead to th...
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Dáil To Vote On Motion Calling For Expulsion Of Israeli Ambassador And Impose Sanctions
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Dáil To Vote On Motion Calling For Expulsion Of Israeli Ambassador And Impose Sanctions

The Dáil is to vote on a motion later that calls for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to Ireland and to impose sanctions against Israel. The People Before Profit amendment to Sinn Féin’s motion will be debated on Wednesday...
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Out&About
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Rockaway Beach, here I come and yes, I did last Sunday with temperature of 90 degrees of heat and sunshine. Now, now, I was Out&About early to beat the rays as I was watching out for sunburn....
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Legal Challenge Over Funding Of Abortion Services In The North Begins
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Legal Challenge Over Funding Of Abortion Services In The North Begins

A legal challenge against the Secretary of State and Stormont over the failure to commission and fund abortion services in Northern Ireland will start later. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is taking Brandon Lewis, as well as the Northern...
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EU Leaders Agree To Implement Digital ‘Green Certificates’ For Travel
May 25, 2021 No Responses

EU Leaders Agree To Implement Digital ‘Green Certificates’ For Travel

Irish holidaymakers could be permitted to head abroad from July after EU leaders agreed to implement the European digital green certificate. The pass will pave the way for summer holidays within the 27 EU countries. Under the scheme, people will...
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