Taoiseach Confident New Government Can Be Formed This Month
May 29, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Confident New Government Can Be Formed This Month

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is confident a government can be in place before the end of June. Government formation talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party continued this week, more than three months on from...
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Legendary Showband Singer Brendan Bowyer Dies, Aged 81
May 29, 2020 No Responses

Legendary Showband Singer Brendan Bowyer Dies, Aged 81

Legendary Showband singer Brendan Bowyer has died at the age of 81. The singer, who had six number one hits, passed away in Las Vegas last night, surrounded by his family; his wife of 53 years, Stella; his three children,...
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HSE: ‘No Guarantee’ That A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Ever Be Found
May 28, 2020 No Responses

HSE: ‘No Guarantee’ That A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Ever Be Found

It is not clear if an effective vaccine against Covid-19 will be found, the HSE has said. Speaking at the body’s weekly briefing on Thursday, chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry played down hopes of an effective vaccine being available...
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Study Finds Surge In Online Worship In Ireland During Pandemic
May 28, 2020 No Responses

Study Finds Surge In Online Worship In Ireland During Pandemic

The coronavirus lockdown has sparked a surge in online religious worship. ​ Before the pandemic, 44% of faith communities in Ireland did not provide online worship; that has now fallen to 13%. The situation has also seen denominations reach out,...
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ESRI Report Says Ireland’s Economy Could Experience Biggest Annual Decline In History
May 28, 2020 No Responses

ESRI Report Says Ireland’s Economy Could Experience Biggest Annual Decline In History

The Irish economy is set to experience the largest annual decline in its history with a significant downturn in consumption, investment and exports of goods and services, research has found. A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)...
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Health Experts Are A ‘Little Bit Worried’ Over Rise In ICU Admissions
May 27, 2020 No Responses

Health Experts Are A ‘Little Bit Worried’ Over Rise In ICU Admissions

Health experts are a “little bit worried” about an increase in coronavirus admissions to intensive care, the chief medical officer for Ireland has said. At the daily Covid-19 briefing, Dr Tony Holohan also stood firm on advising that the current...
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Taoiseach Promises Pandemic Unemployment Payments Will Be Extended
May 27, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Promises Pandemic Unemployment Payments Will Be Extended

A decision on extending or cutting the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment may have to be made by the next government, the Taoiseach has said. The €350 weekly payment is due to expire on June 8 but Leo Varadkar confirmed it...
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More Adults Walking And Exercising Than Ever Before – Sport Ireland
May 27, 2020 No Responses

More Adults Walking And Exercising Than Ever Before – Sport Ireland

More adults in Ireland are walking and exercising than ever before since the coronavirus outbreak began, according to research. The numbers of adults walking for recreation have increased throughout the crisis, rising by a cumulative 18% and is equivalent to.....
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Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions
May 26, 2020 No Responses

Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions

Gardaí have been spat or coughed at 80 times since Covid-19 travel restrictions were introduced on April 8. New figures from April 8 to May 23 show gardai used anti-spit guards 60 times. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris condemned the attacks...
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No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18
May 26, 2020 No Responses

No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18

There have been no new deaths from coronavirus reported today in Northern Ireland by the Department of Health. The overall total according to the department remains at 514. It marks the first time this has happened since March 18. The...
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