Schools To Get Over $55 To Close Digital Divide
December 6, 2021 No Responses

Schools To Get Over $55 To Close Digital Divide

Some €50 million ($56.4 million) in funding is to be provided to schools to address the digital divide, Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced. As part of Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), the money will go towards...
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Travelers To The North Will Require Pre-Departure Covid Tests From Tuesday
December 5, 2021 No Responses

Travelers To The North Will Require Pre-Departure Covid Tests From Tuesday

Anyone arriving in Northern Ireland from abroad will be required to undergo a pre-departure Covid test from Tuesday, the region’s Department of Health has confirmed. The changes to international travel for Northern Ireland mirror a similar announcement m...
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Sinn Féin Accuse Government Of ‘Mixed Messaging’ On New Restrictions
December 5, 2021 No Responses

Sinn Féin Accuse Government Of ‘Mixed Messaging’ On New Restrictions

The Government has been accused of “mixed messaging” on new Covid-19 regulations by Sinn Féin, after the Tánaiste said that tightening restrictions at the current time was “peculiar”. A Government Minister has also said that the restrictions introduc...
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Leading Legacy Case Lawyer In The North Slams British Government’s Amnesty Plans
December 5, 2021 No Responses

Leading Legacy Case Lawyer In The North Slams British Government’s Amnesty Plans

The UK government’s proposals for an end to legal cases relating to Northern Ireland’s Troubles are offensive “morally, constitutionally and legally”, a prominent lawyer has said. Kevin Winters, whose legal firm deals with a large number of legacy case...
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Hundreds Protest Covid-19 Certificates In Belfast
December 4, 2021 No Responses

Hundreds Protest Covid-19 Certificates In Belfast

A rally protesting against Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 certification scheme has taken place in Belfast. Several hundred people gathered outside the City Hall, with many carrying anti-vaccine and anti-Covid certification placards and banners. Police temporari...
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Hospitality Groups Warn That New Restrictions Are A ‘Hammer Blow’ To Industry
December 4, 2021 No Responses

Hospitality Groups Warn That New Restrictions Are A ‘Hammer Blow’ To Industry

Hospitality organizations have warned that the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions for the Christmas period is a “hammer blow” to the sector. A range of restrictions will be in place from December 7th to January 9th, including the closure of nightclubs...
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Government Delays Introduction Of New Rules For Those Travelling To Ireland
December 3, 2021 No Responses

Government Delays Introduction Of New Rules For Those Travelling To Ireland

The introduction of new testing rules for arrivals into Ireland, introduced in response to the Omicron variant, has been delayed by 48 hours. The PA news agency reported that industry figures were informed last night that the rules will now...
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90% Of Adults In The North Have Received At Least One Vaccine Dose
December 2, 2021 No Responses

90% Of Adults In The North Have Received At Least One Vaccine Dose

Nine out of 10 adults in Northern Ireland have now received at least one Covid-19 vaccination, the North’s Department of Health has said. In total, 3,068,005 jabs have been delivered since the vaccination program began just under a year ago....
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Deadline For Legislation On Legacy Issues This Year Has Been ‘Missed’ Says Lewis
December 2, 2021 No Responses

Deadline For Legislation On Legacy Issues This Year Has Been ‘Missed’ Says Lewis

Brandon Lewis has admitted his autumn deadline for legislating on controversial proposals to tackle legacy issues in Northern Ireland has been missed. In July, the Northern Ireland Secretary announced plans for a statute of limitations which would end all pros...
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Ireland In Top Five EU Nations Rolling Out Vaccine Booster Shots
December 2, 2021 No Responses

Ireland In Top Five EU Nations Rolling Out Vaccine Booster Shots

Falling cases of Covid-19 among the elderly population who have had their third vaccine dose is a “cause for hope”, a HSE briefing has heard. Chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry said there has also been a “sharp drop” in...
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