Nine More Die From Covid-19 In The North, Bringing Death Toll To 983
November 28, 2020 No Responses

Nine More Die From Covid-19 In The North, Bringing Death Toll To 983

Nine more people have died after contracting coronavirus in Northern Ireland, the region’s Department of Health has said. An additional 315 cases of the virus have also been confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. It brings the number of...
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Taoiseach Says Risks Were Balanced With People’s Well-Being In Christmas Reopening
November 27, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Says Risks Were Balanced With People’s Well-Being In Christmas Reopening

Research showing alarming levels of low life-satisfaction among the public played a role in the Government’s decision to reopen the country for Christmas. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has admitted there are risks involved in lifting many of the pandemic restric...
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Exiting Level 5 For Christmas Will Be ‘Very Challenging’ Says Taoiseach
November 20, 2020 No Responses

Exiting Level 5 For Christmas Will Be ‘Very Challenging’ Says Taoiseach

Exiting lockdown and preparing for Christmas is going to be “very challenging for all”, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin met with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on Friday to discuss an exit strategy, along with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and.....
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Unified Ireland Would Be Opportunity To Deal With Brexit And Covid Says Sinn Féin
November 20, 2020 No Responses

Unified Ireland Would Be Opportunity To Deal With Brexit And Covid Says Sinn Féin

A reunified Ireland offers the best opportunity to tackle Brexit and economically recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Sinn Féin has claimed. A new policy paper by the party, the Economic Benefits of a United Ireland, contends that Westminster decisions hav...
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North’s Circuit-Breaker Lockdown Extended For Two Weeks
November 19, 2020 No Responses

North’s Circuit-Breaker Lockdown Extended For Two Weeks

Stormont ministers have agreed to extend Northern Ireland’s circuit-breaker for two weeks from Friday, November 27th. Close contact services and cafes can open this Friday as planned but will have to close again next Friday while other hospitality sectors li...
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North To Receive 4.3 Million Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccines
November 19, 2020 No Responses

North To Receive 4.3 Million Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccines

Northern Ireland is expected to receive up to 4.3 million doses of two coronavirus vaccines once they receive official authorization, their Department of Health has said. The country will take 2.85 per cent of the total amount that eventually becomes...
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Rules On Nursing Home Visits To Be Eased By Christmas Say Nphet
November 19, 2020 No Responses

Rules On Nursing Home Visits To Be Eased By Christmas Say Nphet

Exceptions to the coronavirus restrictions on visiting loved ones in nursing homes may be introduced ahead of Christmas. The HSE is currently meeting with stakeholders to discuss the issue and hope to deliver updated guidelines next week. Dr Colm Henry,...
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North’s Justice Minister Warns Of ‘Organized Crime Bonanza’ In No-Deal Brexit
November 18, 2020 No Responses

North’s Justice Minister Warns Of ‘Organized Crime Bonanza’ In No-Deal Brexit

Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister has urged that a Brexit deal be agreed, warning of a potential “organized crime bonanza”. Naomi Long described “huge uncertainty” for justice agencies with just weeks to go until the end of the transition period. S...
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Man Arrested In Connection With 1974 Birmingham Bar Bombings
November 18, 2020 No Responses

Man Arrested In Connection With 1974 Birmingham Bar Bombings

A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of 21 people in the 1974 pub bombings in Birmingham. The arrest comes just days before the 46h anniversary of the two deadly November 21st blasts which ripped apart the...
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Donnelly: ‘No Appetite’ To Extend Ireland’s Latest Lockdown
November 17, 2020 No Responses

Donnelly: ‘No Appetite’ To Extend Ireland’s Latest Lockdown

The Minister for Health has insisted there is “no appetite” to extend Ireland’s Level 5 lockdown, but stopped short of guaranteeing the restrictions will be eased on schedule. Stephen Donnelly urged the public to “double down” on compliance with meas...
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