Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he foresees a cycle of rolling level Covid-19 restrictions as the country tries to halt the spread of the virus. Micheál Martin said he recognized that the introduction of Level 5 restrictions would create a “lot...
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Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’

Ministers have been urged to clarify guidance on “social bubbles” which limits them to people who have “mental health challenges”. As part of its second lockdown strategy, the Government said it would introduce the concept to ease isolation issues. On....
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Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme

Almost nine in ten people believe all drinks containers should be included in Ireland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), a survey has found. The poll by environment charity Voice Ireland found 88% favor an “all-in” model to tackle Ireland’s waste crisis......
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Ireland To Enter Second Lockdown In Attempt To Curb Spread Of Covid-19.
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Ireland To Enter Second Lockdown In Attempt To Curb Spread Of Covid-19.

The Irish Government has agreed to impose the highest level of restrictions under its five-tiered plan for living with Covid-19 from midnight on Wednesday for six weeks. In doing so, the country will adopt one of the strictest lockdowns in...
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Almost 250,000 Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments In Ireland
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Almost 250,000 Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments In Ireland

The number of people receiving the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) has increased by more than 15,000 in the last week. There are now 244,153 people receiving the PUP payment, an increase of 15,295 week-on-week. The figures have increased following last...
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Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data

Instagram is being investigated by Ireland’s privacy regulators over how the site handles children’s personal data. The Data Protection Commission launched an investigation last month following a number of complaints. As part of the investigation, the regu...
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Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont
October 18, 2020 No Responses

Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont

There have been 1,012 new Covid-19 cases in The North in the last 24-hour reporting period, the NI Department of Health has announced. Some 7,090 new positive cases have been notified in the last seven days. There are 228 patients...
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Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down
October 17, 2020 No Responses

Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down

A Donegal swimmer who is aiming to become the first to circumnavigate Ireland has paid tribute to the support of local people as he arrived in Co Down. Henry O’Donnell, 56, started his marathon swim at Carrickfin beach in Co...
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EU ‘Very Much Up For A Deal’ With UK Says Martin
October 16, 2020 No Responses

EU ‘Very Much Up For A Deal’ With UK Says Martin

The EU is “very much up for the deal” with the UK, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Mr Martin was speaking after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that, unless there was “fundamental change” in the EU’s approach, the UK...
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Almost 1,300 New Cases Of Covid-19 Detected In The North
October 16, 2020 No Responses

Almost 1,300 New Cases Of Covid-19 Detected In The North

There have been 1,299 new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland in the last 24-hour reporting period, the region’s Department of Health has announced. Some 6,708 new positive cases have been notified in the region in the last seven days. There...
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