Irish Government Not Ruling Out Making Face Masks Compulsory
June 16, 2020 No Responses

Irish Government Not Ruling Out Making Face Masks Compulsory

The Government is not ruling out making face coverings on public transport and retail outlets mandatory to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar launched a Government campaign to encourage people to wear face coverings...
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Micheál Martin Set To Be Ireland’s Next Taoiseach
June 15, 2020 No Responses

Micheál Martin Set To Be Ireland’s Next Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is set to become Ireland’s next premier as a deal was struck to form a new coalition government. The position of Taoiseach will be rotated under the terms of the historic draft program for government...
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Northern Leaders Consider Fast-Tracking Reopening Of Hospitality Sector
June 15, 2020 No Responses

Northern Leaders Consider Fast-Tracking Reopening Of Hospitality Sector

The successful suppression of Covid-19 has enabled the Northern Ireland Executive to consider fast-tracking the reopening of the hospitality sector, the First Minister has said. Arlene Foster confirmed that the date for the reopening of hotels is set to be...
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Shopping Centers Reopen As Lockdown Is Eased Further In Ireland
June 15, 2020 No Responses

Shopping Centers Reopen As Lockdown Is Eased Further In Ireland

Shopping centers are to reopen on Monday, and people can visiting their loved ones in nursing homes and residential care facilities as lockdown measures continue to ease. The Government had originally not envisaged reopening shopping centres until August 10 bu...
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Parties Confident Of Agreeing Draft Program For Government
June 14, 2020 No Responses

Parties Confident Of Agreeing Draft Program For Government

The leaders of Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and Fine Gael have expressed confidence that they will today sign off on the draft agreement of a program for government. Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin said that if the program for...
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People Living Alone In The North Can Be Reunited With Families This Weekend
June 13, 2020 No Responses

People Living Alone In The North Can Be Reunited With Families This Weekend

People living alone will be reunited with their families on Saturday after three months of coronavirus lockdown in Northern Ireland. They will be able to meet with one other household to combat loneliness caused by the restrictions, First Minister Arlene...
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O’Neill: ‘Shameful’ That UK Is Not Seeking Brexit Extention
June 12, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill: ‘Shameful’ That UK Is Not Seeking Brexit Extention

The UK decision not to seek a Brexit transition period extension is “shameful”, Sinn Fein’s deputy leader said. The British Government has shown a complete disregard for Northern Ireland’s economy, Stormont deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill adde...
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Government Told To Double The Number Of ICU Beds In Ireland
June 12, 2020 No Responses

Government Told To Double The Number Of ICU Beds In Ireland

An intensive care consultant has called for the Government to double the number of ICU beds as the health service grapples with “old infrastructure”. Dr Catherine Motherway said there is still significant work to do in critical care in Ireland,...
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Coronavirus Death Toll In The North Falls For Sixth Successive Week
June 12, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus Death Toll In The North Falls For Sixth Successive Week

The weekly coronavirus death toll has fallen in Northern Ireland for the sixth week in a row, latest figures have indicated. Statistics published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) show there were 19 deaths involving Covid-19 in...
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No Return To Full Lockdown If Second Wave Materializes, Says Ireland’s CMO
June 12, 2020 No Responses

No Return To Full Lockdown If Second Wave Materializes, Says Ireland’s CMO

Different measures will be taken in the event of a second surge in coronavirus cases, rather than the implementation of a full lockdown, Ireland’s chief medical officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said the country knows a lot more about...
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