Taoiseach: ‘Outdoor Has To Be The Theme’ For Summer In Ireland

Taoiseach: ‘Outdoor Has To Be The Theme’ For Summer In Ireland

The Taoiseach has said he wants to ensure that when society reopens after the latest coronavirus lockdown, it stays open. Micheál Martin said he does not want to see any more “stop/start” closures in the battle against Covid-19. He added...
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Martin Says Border Poll Needs A Meeting Of ‘Hearts And Minds’

Martin Says Border Poll Needs A Meeting Of ‘Hearts And Minds’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said there needs to be a meeting of “hearts and minds” before a Border poll can take place. The Fianna Fáil leader also said that Belfast needs to “get rid” of its peace walls. Mr Martin...
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Canavan Says Optimism Needs To Be Tempered With Vigilance

Canavan Says Optimism Needs To Be Tempered With Vigilance

Ireland is at arguably its “trickiest moment” as it begins to ease Covid-19 public health restrictions, a senior Government official has warned. Liz Canavan, assistant secretary general at the Department of the Taoiseach, said people can afford to be “ca...
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The North Continues Process Of Reopening From Lockdown

The North Continues Process Of Reopening From Lockdown

The reopening of scores of close-contact services in the North after a four-month lockdown has been hailed as a “good day” by the Economy Minister. Outdoor visitor attractions, hairdressers and beauty salons are trading again, while driving lessons are res...
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Bloody Sunday Victims’ Families To Challenge Decision Not To Prosecute Former Soldiers

Bloody Sunday Victims’ Families To Challenge Decision Not To Prosecute Former Soldiers

The families of five men shot dead by the British army on Bloody Sunday are to challenge in court the decision by the North’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) not to prosecute former soldiers. The PPS announced in 2019 that one...
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Levels Of Covid-19 Transmission Are Still ‘Concerning’ Says HSE

Levels Of Covid-19 Transmission Are Still ‘Concerning’ Says HSE

Ireland is still seeing “concerning” levels of transmission of Covid-19, despite the country being in a “much better place” than earlier this year, the head of the health service has said. Paul Reid warned continued vigilance is needed in tandem...
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All Those Over 60 Can Register For Vaccine In Ireland From Friday

All Those Over 60 Can Register For Vaccine In Ireland From Friday

People aged between 60 and 64 will be able to register online for a Covid-19 vaccination from Friday. The HSE’s vaccine portal has been open to people between the ages of 65 and 69 since last week. To date, more...
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Taoiseach Confident That 80% Of Adults Can Still Be Vaccinated By June

Taoiseach Confident That 80% Of Adults Can Still Be Vaccinated By June

The Government’s goal of vaccinating 80 per cent of adults by June still stands, the Taoiseach has said, telling the Dáil: “The target is still the target.” It comes after the HSE’s national director responsible for the vaccine rollout, Damien...
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New Poll Suggests North Would Vote To Stay In UK If Border Poll Held

New Poll Suggests North Would Vote To Stay In UK If Border Poll Held

A new poll has suggested that people in Northern Ireland would vote to remain in the UK if a referendum was called in the present day. Of those surveyed, 49% said they would vote to stay in the UK while...
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Numbers In Intensive Care Continue To Fall As Vaccinations Continue

Numbers In Intensive Care Continue To Fall As Vaccinations Continue

The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has now dropped below the numbers in intensive care units at the peak of the third wave. On Tuesday there were just 179 patients in hospitals with the virus, compared to the...
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