Foster Warns Of Possible Rise In Covid-19 Case Numbers With Delta Variant Spread
June 11, 2021 No Responses

Foster Warns Of Possible Rise In Covid-19 Case Numbers With Delta Variant Spread

The North’s First Minister has expressed concern that Covid-19 case numbers could start to rise again due to the Delta variant. Arlene Foster said the current pandemic situation in the region is “very positive”, but she said there are concerns...
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Martin Confident That Power-Sharing Executive Will Be Maintained In The North
June 11, 2021 No Responses

Martin Confident That Power-Sharing Executive Will Be Maintained In The North

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed confidence that Stormont’s main parties will navigate the process of renominating ministers and keep power-sharing alive in Northern Ireland. His comments come amid continuing uncertainty over the fate of the devolved ...
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Ireland’s Largest Hospital Has No Covid-19 Patients For First Time Since Pandemic Began
June 10, 2021 No Responses

Ireland’s Largest Hospital Has No Covid-19 Patients For First Time Since Pandemic Began

Ireland’s largest hospital has no patients with Covid-19 for the first time since the pandemic began, according to the HSE’s chief executive. Paul Reid said it was “remarkable” that St James’s Hospital in Dublin has no Covid patients after dealin...
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PPS Upholds Decision Not To Prosecute Attendees At Storey Funeral
June 10, 2021 No Responses

PPS Upholds Decision Not To Prosecute Attendees At Storey Funeral

Prosecutors have upheld their decisions not to take action against 24 Sinn Féin politicians who attended a huge funeral for a former IRA leader in Northern Ireland during the pandemic. The Public Prosecution Service initiated an internal review of the...
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New Licensing Law Changes In The North Take Step Towards Implementation
June 9, 2021 No Responses

New Licensing Law Changes In The North Take Step Towards Implementation

Proposals to reform Northern Ireland’s licensing laws have taken a further step towards becoming law after passing a key Assembly stage. A marathon sitting of the Assembly during which MLAs considered dozens of amendments to the draft legislation ended in...
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Easing Of Restrictions May Be Accelerated Says Martin
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Easing Of Restrictions May Be Accelerated Says Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions could be accelerated if progress is maintained. This could include a “blended” return of workers to offices in August, rather than September, as suggested by Tánaiste Leo Var...
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Opposition Parties Slam Government On Climate Action Bill
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Opposition Parties Slam Government On Climate Action Bill

Opposition parties have condemned the Government for failing to provide sufficient commitment to a “just transition” in the forthcoming Climate Action Bill. The Bill sets out the plan for the State to transition to a carbon-neutral economy by no later...
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Poots Names Paul Givan To Replace Foster As First Minister
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Poots Names Paul Givan To Replace Foster As First Minister

DUP leader Edwin Poots has announced that Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan is to replace Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland’s First Minister. Mr Poots began his reshuffle of Stormont posts by announcing new chairs and vice-chairs of a number of...
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Lockdown Easing Continues As Pubs And Gyms Reopen In Ireland
June 7, 2021 No Responses

Lockdown Easing Continues As Pubs And Gyms Reopen In Ireland

Ireland has taken another stride back to normality as pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities reopened. Hospitality venues can serve food and drinks outdoors, while gyms, swimming pools and leisure centers are now allowed to facilitate individual training. Be...
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Only 70 In Hospital With Covid-19 As Vaccinations Top Three Million Doses
June 6, 2021 No Responses

Only 70 In Hospital With Covid-19 As Vaccinations Top Three Million Doses

An additional 313 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health as of midnight on Saturday. There are now 70 people with the virus in hospital, 27 of whom are being treated in intensive care units. The...
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