Barbers In Belfast Threaten Legal Action Against Latest Restrictions
October 25, 2020 No Responses

Barbers In Belfast Threaten Legal Action Against Latest Restrictions

A group of Belfast barbers have threatened the Northern Ireland Executive with legal action over the region’s latest coronavirus restrictions. The businessmen are also challenging the Executive on its decision-making process that led to the regulations coming into force. The...
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Tánaiste Warns Retailers That Action Will Be Taken Against Those Exploiting Loopholes
October 25, 2020 No Responses

Tánaiste Warns Retailers That Action Will Be Taken Against Those Exploiting Loopholes

The Tánaiste has warned that retailers using health regulation loopholes to stay open will face enforcement action. Leo Varadkar said he received confirmation on Sunday that mixed retail stores that do not abide by the new legislation are subject to...
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Organizers Of House Parties In Breach Of Regulations Face Hefty Fines
October 24, 2020 No Responses

Organizers Of House Parties In Breach Of Regulations Face Hefty Fines

People who organize house parties in breach of Covid-19 regulations could face fines of up to €2,500 after new legislation came into force this weekend. The legislation passed by the Dáil on Friday evening gives powers to gardai to issue...
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Public Advised To Halt Use Of Virapro-Brand Sanitary Products
October 24, 2020 No Responses

Public Advised To Halt Use Of Virapro-Brand Sanitary Products

The public has been advised to stop using all Virapro-branded sanitary products after it emerged that several are not authorized for use in Ireland. The announcement from the Department of Agriculture came a day after a specific hand sanitizer made...
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O’Neill: Extension Of Northern Lockdown Can’t Be Ruled Out
October 23, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill: Extension Of Northern Lockdown Can’t Be Ruled Out

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister has warned that a potential extension of the region’s four-week circuit-break lockdown cannot be taken off the table. Michelle O’Neill, in her first public appearance since coming out of 14 days of self-isolation,...
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Taoiseach: Lockdowns Needed To Allow Return To Normal In December
October 23, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach: Lockdowns Needed To Allow Return To Normal In December

The Taoiseach has said an important objective of Ireland’s newly introduced lockdown was to allow people to return to their daily routines in December. Micheál Martin said the six-week lockdown will be “severe” on people and businesses. He called on...
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Border Poll Not On The Agenda For Current Government – Martin
October 23, 2020 No Responses

Border Poll Not On The Agenda For Current Government – Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said a border poll is not on the agenda for his Government in the next five years. The Taoiseach was speaking at Dublin Castle at the launch of the Shared Island Initiative, one of his Government’s...
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President Higgins Calls On Ireland To ‘Lead By Example’ On Climate Change
October 21, 2020 No Responses

President Higgins Calls On Ireland To ‘Lead By Example’ On Climate Change

President Michael D Higgins has called on the Irish State to “lead by example” in the battle against climate change. Mr Higgins said the State would be obliged to play a leading role if it is to have any hope...
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The Late John Lennon Would Have Celebrated His 80th Birthday This October
October 21, 2020 No Responses

The Late John Lennon Would Have Celebrated His 80th Birthday This October

Reflections by Brad Balfour On October 9th, John Lennon, the former superstar Beatle, and genius singer/songwriter, would have been 80 years old. Born in 1940 at Liverpool Maternity Hospital to Julia and Alfred Lennon – a merchant seaman of Irish...
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North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas
October 20, 2020 No Responses

North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister and chief medical officer have rejected the suggestion the spread of Covid-19 has any link to political affiliation. Robin Swann and Dr Michael McBride’s comments came amid the continuing fall-out from Agriculture Ministe...
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