Foster: British Government Must Deliver Troubles Compensation Scheme If Stormont Can’t
June 16, 2020 No Responses

Foster: British Government Must Deliver Troubles Compensation Scheme If Stormont Can’t

The British Government has an obligation to implement a compensation scheme for Troubles victims if the Stormont executive is unable to, the North’s First Minister has said. Arlene Foster said the delay in introducing the payments had caused hurt and...
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US Open Gets Go Ahead But Will Be Played Behind Closed Doors
June 16, 2020 No Responses

US Open Gets Go Ahead But Will Be Played Behind Closed Doors

The US Open will go ahead as scheduled in late August behind closed doors, New York governor Andrew Cuomo has confirmed. The hard-court grand slam is set to be held at Flushing Meadows between August 31 and September 13 and...
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IFAC Warns That The Economy Could Take Three Years To Recover From Pandemic
June 16, 2020 No Responses

IFAC Warns That The Economy Could Take Three Years To Recover From Pandemic

It could take up to three years for Ireland’s economy to return to pre-crisis levels of activity, the Dáil has heard. Sebastian Barnes, acting chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, said the health crisis will have a lasting effect...
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Outdoor Gatherings Of Up To 5,000 May Be Allowed In September
June 16, 2020 No Responses

Outdoor Gatherings Of Up To 5,000 May Be Allowed In September

Up to 5,000 people could meet in outdoor gatherings from September if the Covid-19 virus stays suppressed, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar also said that cinemas could reopen in August if people practice social distancing. The Government has banned...
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Irish Government Not Ruling Out Making Face Masks Compulsory
June 16, 2020 No Responses

Irish Government Not Ruling Out Making Face Masks Compulsory

The Government is not ruling out making face coverings on public transport and retail outlets mandatory to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar launched a Government campaign to encourage people to wear face coverings...
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Arteta ‘Pretty Positive’ That Aubameyang Will Stay At Arsenal
June 15, 2020 No Responses

Arteta ‘Pretty Positive’ That Aubameyang Will Stay At Arsenal

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is “pretty positive” of signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a new deal but admits the club must persuade the striker of his importance and their own ambition. Aubameyang’s deal expires next summer and he was quoted...
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Micheál Martin Set To Be Ireland’s Next Taoiseach
June 15, 2020 No Responses

Micheál Martin Set To Be Ireland’s Next Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is set to become Ireland’s next premier as a deal was struck to form a new coalition government. The position of Taoiseach will be rotated under the terms of the historic draft program for government...
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Northern Leaders Consider Fast-Tracking Reopening Of Hospitality Sector
June 15, 2020 No Responses

Northern Leaders Consider Fast-Tracking Reopening Of Hospitality Sector

The successful suppression of Covid-19 has enabled the Northern Ireland Executive to consider fast-tracking the reopening of the hospitality sector, the First Minister has said. Arlene Foster confirmed that the date for the reopening of hotels is set to be...
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Shopping Centers Reopen As Lockdown Is Eased Further In Ireland
June 15, 2020 No Responses

Shopping Centers Reopen As Lockdown Is Eased Further In Ireland

Shopping centers are to reopen on Monday, and people can visiting their loved ones in nursing homes and residential care facilities as lockdown measures continue to ease. The Government had originally not envisaged reopening shopping centres until August 10 bu...
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Real Madrid Keep Pressure On Barcelona With Restart Win Over Eibar
June 14, 2020 No Responses

Real Madrid Keep Pressure On Barcelona With Restart Win Over Eibar

Real Madrid moved to within two points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona after marking their return to action with a routine 3-1 win over Eibar. Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo scored in the first half as Zinedine Zidane’s side made...
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