Expert Calls For An All-Island Approach To The Coronavirus Pandemic
October 15, 2020 No Responses

Expert Calls For An All-Island Approach To The Coronavirus Pandemic

A leading epidemiologist has called for an all-island approach to the pandemic, saying “you could bet your life” one would be used if the disease affected animals. Calls for a singular approach in how the governments in Belfast and Dublin...
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Holohan Warns Of ‘Rapidly Deteriorating Trajectory’ Of Pandemic
October 15, 2020 No Responses

Holohan Warns Of ‘Rapidly Deteriorating Trajectory’ Of Pandemic

Ireland’s chief medical officer has warned of a “rapidly deteriorating trajectory nationally” of coronavirus. Dr Tony Holohan expressed “extreme concern” at the increased spread of the virus over the last week in particular. He said the number of pos...
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Simon Coveney Says Brexit Deal Is ‘In Sight’
October 15, 2020 No Responses

Simon Coveney Says Brexit Deal Is ‘In Sight’

A Brexit deal between the UK and the EU is “in sight” and could be reached by the start of November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said. Mr Coveney said he believed an agreement would be made, despite...
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Spiraling Infection Rates Bring New Lockdown To The North
October 14, 2020 No Responses

Spiraling Infection Rates Bring New Lockdown To The North

Northern Ireland is to enter a period of intensified coronavirus restrictions after the Stormont executive announced closures of schools, pubs and restaurants. Pubs and restaurants will close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries, whil...
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Talks On Extending Lockdown In The North Continue Into The Night
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Talks On Extending Lockdown In The North Continue Into The Night

A late-night meeting of the Stormont executive was temporarily adjourned tonight amid mounting expectation Northern Ireland may be facing the prospect of a circuit-break lockdown. The meeting got under way just after 9.30pm for talks on how to tackle spiraling...
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Disappointment With Freeze For State Pensions In Budget 2021
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Disappointment With Freeze For State Pensions In Budget 2021

The state pension age will not rise to 67 next January, Michael McGrath has confirmed. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said in his budget speech that a Pensions Commission will be established and that the Government would consider...
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Taoiseach Pledges That Shared Ireland Fund Will Deliver Fresh Investments
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Pledges That Shared Ireland Fund Will Deliver Fresh Investments

A €500 million budget for the Government’s Shared Island Fund will deliver fresh investment in a series of North-South initiatives, the Taoiseach has pledged. Micheál Martin set out the focus of the new unit after its five-year budget was confirmed...
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Executive Meets To Discuss Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic In The North
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Executive Meets To Discuss Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic In The North

Late night talks are in store for the Stormont Executive as they meet to discuss the spiraling number of coronavirus cases. Northern Ireland has seen a dramatic increase in positive Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. A paper from Health Minister...
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Garda Will ‘Enforce The Law` In Response To Clashes At Lockdown Protests
October 12, 2020 No Responses

Garda Will ‘Enforce The Law` In Response To Clashes At Lockdown Protests

Gardaí will enforce the law in response to violent clashes arising from coronavirus protests, an assistant commissioner has said. It follows two arrests on Saturday when violence broke out between opposing sets of protesters during anti-mask demonstrations ou...
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HSE Chief Warns That ‘Covid-19 Is Worsening At Pace’
October 11, 2020 No Responses

HSE Chief Warns That ‘Covid-19 Is Worsening At Pace’

The Covid-19 pandemic is worsening at pace, the head of Ireland’s health service warned. Paul Reid urged members of the public to “get real” and play their part in protecting patients and health workers. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has pledged extra...
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