Ireland Could Reach Milestone Of Two Million Vaccinations Today
May 13, 2021 No Responses

Ireland Could Reach Milestone Of Two Million Vaccinations Today

Ireland is on course to pass a milestone two million vaccine doses administered on Thursday. Around 27 per cent of people have now received their first vaccine dose, while 14 per cent have received both doses, making them fully vaccinated....
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British Government Officially Apologizes For Ballymurphy Massacre
May 13, 2021 No Responses

British Government Officially Apologizes For Ballymurphy Massacre

The British government is “truly sorry” for the events in Ballymurphy 50 years ago, in which 10 innocent people were killed, the Northern Ireland Secretary, Brandon Lewis, has said. On Tuesday, coroner Mrs Justice Keegan found that those who died...
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Martin Supports Widening Access To Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
May 9, 2021 No Responses

Martin Supports Widening Access To Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

The Taoiseach has voiced support for lowering the age limit on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to ensure no jabs go to waste. The HSE has asked for “flexibility” to allow the use of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Janssen...
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Donnelly Voices Opposition To Restrictions On Cross-Border Travel
May 9, 2021 No Responses

Donnelly Voices Opposition To Restrictions On Cross-Border Travel

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he would not support restrictions on cross-border travel. Mr Donnelly said he did not think the Covid-19 situation in border counties currently warranted the measure. Last week, the North’s Health Minister Ro...
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Steve Aiken Resigns As Leader Of The Ulster Unionist Party
May 8, 2021 No Responses

Steve Aiken Resigns As Leader Of The Ulster Unionist Party

Ulster Unionist leader Steve Aiken has announced his resignation, but will remain in the position until a successor is chosen. The announcement from the South Antrim MLA comes amid growing internal UUP concern at his leadership. Many felt a change...
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Senior Unionists In The North Call For Suspension Of NI Protocol
May 7, 2021 No Responses

Senior Unionists In The North Call For Suspension Of NI Protocol

Unionist leaders who negotiated the Good Friday Agreement have written an open letter calling for the suspension of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The letter has been sent to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, US President Joe Bid...
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Holohan: Vaccinated People Can Meet With The Unvaccinated From Next Week
May 7, 2021 No Responses

Holohan: Vaccinated People Can Meet With The Unvaccinated From Next Week

Vaccinated people will be able to hug their grandchildren once restrictions are eased next week, the chief medical officer has confirmed. As part of the “vaccine bonus”, people who have had their jabs will be able to meet with unvaccinated...
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Former Irish Defense Forces Member Lisa Smith Wins Appeal On British Travel Ban
May 7, 2021 No Responses

Former Irish Defense Forces Member Lisa Smith Wins Appeal On British Travel Ban

A former Irish Defense Forces member accused of membership of so-called Islamic State (IS) has won an appeal against a ban on her entering the UK. Lisa Smith, from Co Louth, had been the subject of a UK Home Office-issued...
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Swann Insists Non-Essential Cross-Border Travel Must Be Stopped
May 6, 2021 No Responses

Swann Insists Non-Essential Cross-Border Travel Must Be Stopped

Non-essential cross-border travel must be stopped “by enforcement if required”, the North’s Health Minister has warned. In a letter to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, Robin Swann warned of a spike in Covid-19 cases in border counties. The lifti...
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HSE Seeking Flexibility In Using Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
May 6, 2021 No Responses

HSE Seeking Flexibility In Using Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine

The HSE has asked for “flexibility” to allow the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, also known as the Janssen vaccine, for people aged under 50. It follows a recommendation from the National Immunization Advisory Committee (Niac) that the...
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