Second Wave Of Pandemic ‘Inevitable’ If People Flout Social-Distancing Rules
July 6, 2020 No Responses

Second Wave Of Pandemic ‘Inevitable’ If People Flout Social-Distancing Rules

Repeatedly flouting social-distancing guidance would make a second wave of coronavirus “inevitable”, Ireland’s acting chief medical officer said. Dr Ronan Glynn expressed concern at gatherings of drinkers outside pubs in Dublin city center over the weekend. He said Ireland was...
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Hotels And Private Venues In The North Able To Host Weddings From July 10
July 6, 2020 No Responses

Hotels And Private Venues In The North Able To Host Weddings From July 10

Hotels and private venues will be allowed to hold weddings in Northern Ireland from July 10, First Minister Arlene Foster said. The nuptial ceremonies have been put on hold since the lock down to combat the spread of disease was...
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Government Fears International Travel Will Lead To Resurgence Of Coronavirus
July 6, 2020 No Responses

Government Fears International Travel Will Lead To Resurgence Of Coronavirus

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says there are fears that international travel will cause a resurgence in coronavirus and reiterated advice that people should not travel overseas. The Cabinet is meeting on Monday to discuss the restrictions, although a “green list...
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Clergyman Urges Loyalists To Abandon Efforts To Rebuild Bonfires
July 5, 2020 No Responses

Clergyman Urges Loyalists To Abandon Efforts To Rebuild Bonfires

Loyalists should abandon efforts to rebuild bonfires and stick to the coronavirus regulations, an influential clergyman in east Belfast has said. The Rev Mervyn Gibson, from Westbourne Presbyterian Church, acknowledged public anger following alleged social dis...
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Terrorists’ Jail Release ‘Should Be Supervised By Someone Unconnected To PSNI’
July 5, 2020 No Responses

Terrorists’ Jail Release ‘Should Be Supervised By Someone Unconnected To PSNI’

Terrorist offenders’ release from prison under licence in Northern Ireland should be supervised by someone unconnected to police, the terrorism laws reviewer said. The new law passing through Westminster increases the length of time spent subject to official...
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1,000 Excess Deaths Recorded In The North During Pandemic
July 3, 2020 No Responses

1,000 Excess Deaths Recorded In The North During Pandemic

A thousand excess deaths were registered in Northern Ireland over the last 13 weeks, official statistics said. Statisticians surveyed the period since the first Covid-19 fatality, announced on March 19, was registered. The first patient to die was male, elderl...
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O’Neill And McDonald Apologize To Families Of Those Who Died Of Covid-19 For Funeral Attendance
July 3, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill And McDonald Apologize To Families Of Those Who Died Of Covid-19 For Funeral Attendance

Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill has apologized to families of those who died during the coronavirus lockdown for any hurt caused by the controversy over her attendance at an IRA veteran’s funeral. Party president Mary Lou McDonald also said sorry o...
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PSNI: Funerals Can Turn Into Uncontrollable Situations
July 2, 2020 No Responses

PSNI: Funerals Can Turn Into Uncontrollable Situations

Funerals can turn into uncontrollable situations, a senior police commander in Northern Ireland has said. It is up to independent prosecutors to decide if enough evidence exists to take court action for breach of coronavirus regulations, Police Service of Nort...
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Politicians Should ‘Lead By Example’ Says Varadkar
July 2, 2020 No Responses

Politicians Should ‘Lead By Example’ Says Varadkar

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said politicians should “lead by example”. Mr Varadkar was speaking in Dublin as Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill faced calls to quit over her attendance at a large funeral for IRA veteran Bobby Storey...
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Children Will Have To Maintain One Meter Distance When Schools Reopen
July 1, 2020 No Responses

Children Will Have To Maintain One Meter Distance When Schools Reopen

A distance of at least one meter should be maintained between pupils when schools reopen in September, the Department of Education has said. The recommendation will not be a prerequisite for younger children in the earlier years of primary education...
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