Ryan Hopeful That Level 4 Restrictions Can Be Avoided In Dublin And Donegal
October 4, 2020 No Responses

Ryan Hopeful That Level 4 Restrictions Can Be Avoided In Dublin And Donegal

Dublin and Donegal can avoid moving to level 4 restrictions if people follow Covid-19 public health guidelines, the leader of the Green Party has said. Eamon Ryan also said he believed the rest of the country could avoid being placed...
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Martin: The Last Thing That EU Economy Needs Is No-Deal Brexit
October 2, 2020 No Responses

Martin: The Last Thing That EU Economy Needs Is No-Deal Brexit

The last thing Europe needs is another hit to its economy caused by a no-deal Brexit, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned. Micheál Martin said the European Union was already dealing with the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. He made...
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Government Accused Of Unduly Delaying Assisted Dying Bill
October 1, 2020 No Responses

Government Accused Of Unduly Delaying Assisted Dying Bill

The Government has been accused of delaying a Bill allowing assisted dying in limited circumstances in Ireland. It would decriminalize medical intervention in the case of the terminally ill who have full ability to give consent. Ministers want to give...
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Taoiseach: UK ‘Under No Illusions’ About EU’s Opposition To Internal Market Bill
October 1, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach: UK ‘Under No Illusions’ About EU’s Opposition To Internal Market Bill

The Taoiseach has said the European Commission legal proceedings against the UK were “to be expected”. Micheál Martin said the UK was “under no illusions” about the strength of opposition to its unilateral actions but he was “hopeful” the talks...
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Garda Commissioner Defends Policing Of Large Gatherings
September 30, 2020 No Responses

Garda Commissioner Defends Policing Of Large Gatherings

The Garda Commissioner has defended the force’s policing of house parties and social gatherings in the middle of the pandemic. Drew Harris warned against the “serious escalation” of garda powers when it came to breaking up house parties in private...
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Charles And Camilla Thank Nurses In Belfast For Actions During Pandemic
September 30, 2020 No Responses

Charles And Camilla Thank Nurses In Belfast For Actions During Pandemic

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have thanked a number of young nurses in Belfast who completed their training early to assist in the battle against coronavirus. The royal couple arrived at the Ulster Museum in south...
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Britain Confirms There Will Be Some Checks On Agri-Goods After Brexit
September 30, 2020 No Responses

Britain Confirms There Will Be Some Checks On Agri-Goods After Brexit

There will be some checks on agri-food goods travelling between Northern Ireland and Britain after Brexit, the Northern Ireland Secretary has confirmed. Brandon Lewis said such checks had been in place “since about the 19th century” and the Government woul...
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North Announces 11pm Curfew For Bars And Restaurants
September 29, 2020 No Responses

North Announces 11pm Curfew For Bars And Restaurants

An 11pm curfew has been announced for the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland. First Minister Arlene Foster told the Stormont Assembly the measure was being introduced to attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. The number of cases of Covid-19...
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No More Former British Soldiers To Be Prosecuted For Bloody Sunday Actions
September 29, 2020 No Responses

No More Former British Soldiers To Be Prosecuted For Bloody Sunday Actions

No further former British soldiers will be prosecuted over the killing of 13 civilians in Derry in 1972. Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced last year that one veteran, known as Soldier F, would face charges. A further 15...
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Taoiseach: Travel Restrictions On Overseas Visitors Likely To Last Until Next Year
September 28, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach: Travel Restrictions On Overseas Visitors Likely To Last Until Next Year

Restrictions on travelers entering Ireland are likely to remain in place until the middle of next year, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin said the need for people to self-isolate on their arrival in the Republic of Ireland would most...
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