Isolation Of The Elderly Must Be Considered When Easing Lockdown Says Senior Doctor
November 6, 2020 No Responses

Isolation Of The Elderly Must Be Considered When Easing Lockdown Says Senior Doctor

Isolation of older people at Christmas must be considered when deciding to ease lockdown restrictions, a leading member of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has said. Dr Colm Henry of the HSE said the Government and public health...
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CMO Commends Young People For ‘Dramatic Reduction’ In Covid-19 Cases
November 5, 2020 No Responses

CMO Commends Young People For ‘Dramatic Reduction’ In Covid-19 Cases

Ireland’s young people should be commended for a “dramatic reduction” in numbers of coronavirus cases according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan. Dr Holohan has thanked people aged 19 to 24 for their efforts in driving down the spread...
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North Seeking ‘Safe And Sustainable’ Exit From Lockdowns Says Foster
November 5, 2020 No Responses

North Seeking ‘Safe And Sustainable’ Exit From Lockdowns Says Foster

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland will seek a “safe and sustainable” way forward amid calls from medics to extend the region’s current lockdown and calls from the hospitality industry to reopen. Mrs Foster said the Stormont....
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Study Shows Irish Children Suffer From Highest Rates Of Cyberbullying In EU
November 5, 2020 No Responses

Study Shows Irish Children Suffer From Highest Rates Of Cyberbullying In EU

Cyberbullying among Irish children has increased by 28 per cent during the lockdown – among the highest rates in Europe. A joint study between the European Commission and researchers at Dublin City University found rates were highest in Ireland, followed...
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North Could Be Pathway For Smuggled Drugs And Weapons Warn Police
November 4, 2020 No Responses

North Could Be Pathway For Smuggled Drugs And Weapons Warn Police

Northern Ireland could be used to smuggle illegal drugs and weapons from the EU into Britain after Brexit, police have warned. The Irish land border will remain porous and organized crime experts believe strengthened UK frontiers could prompt criminals to...
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MLA Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus Says He Had None Of The Classic Symptoms
November 3, 2020 No Responses

MLA Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus Says He Had None Of The Classic Symptoms

An Ulster Unionist MLA who tested positive for Covid-19 said he had none of the three classic symptoms of the virus. John Stewart, 37, returned to Stormont for the first time this week after self-isolating. “I was getting really bad...
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The Night To Make All Americans Count, And This Time, All Votes Matter
November 3, 2020 No Responses

The Night To Make All Americans Count, And This Time, All Votes Matter

Reflections by Brad Balfour Tonight’s the night. And this will only be the start of another set of anxieties as the vote gets counted. But I am relieved about one thing: my 34 year-old Denver-based daughter finally voted. After years...
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Families Of The Disappeared Faced Pandemic-Style Waits For Bodies To Be Recovered
November 2, 2020 No Responses

Families Of The Disappeared Faced Pandemic-Style Waits For Bodies To Be Recovered

Families of those believed to have been murdered and buried in secret during Northern Ireland’s armed conflict endured decades-long pandemic-style separation from loved ones, supporters said. A handful donned face masks and braved inclement weather to hold a...
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Essex Migrant Death Trial Postponed For Second Time Amid Coronavirus Fears
November 2, 2020 No Responses

Essex Migrant Death Trial Postponed For Second Time Amid Coronavirus Fears

The trial of an alleged people-smuggling ring linked to the deaths of 39 migrants has been brought to a halt for a second time over Covid-19 fears. On Monday, one juror was absent from the Old Bailey in London after...
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Foster Backs Calls Into Police Probe Into Delayed Covid-19 Support Repayments
November 2, 2020 No Responses

Foster Backs Calls Into Police Probe Into Delayed Covid-19 Support Repayments

Arlene Foster has backed calls for a police probe into delays in repaying Covid-19 support payments. Sinn Féin’s former West Tyrone Assembly member Catherine Kelly became the fourth member of her party to resign over the relief cash. On Friday,...
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