Continued Vigilance Urged As North Records No New Covid-19 Deaths
March 20, 2021 No Responses

Continued Vigilance Urged As North Records No New Covid-19 Deaths

There have been no further deaths of people who previously tested positive for Covid-19 in the North. Another 159 confirmed cases of the virus were recorded by the region’s Department of Health in the last 24-hour reporting period. On Saturday,...
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As Vaccination Rollout Speeds Up, June Will See ‘Brighter Days’ Says Glynn
March 19, 2021 No Responses

As Vaccination Rollout Speeds Up, June Will See ‘Brighter Days’ Says Glynn

June will see “brighter days” and eight out of ten people vaccinated in Ireland, according to the country’s deputy chief medical officer. Dr Ronan Glynn apologized to those feeling frustrated or angered by a suggestion that tough Covid-19 restrictions co...
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Taoiseach Refuses To Speculate On Easing Restrictions Before June
March 19, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Refuses To Speculate On Easing Restrictions Before June

The Taoiseach has refused to “speculate” on tight Covid-19 restrictions remaining in place until June. Micheál Martin was speaking after deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn indicated on Thursday that tough restrictions could remain in place until ...
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British Northern Ireland Secretary Considers ‘Further Legislative Action’ Over Abortion Laws
March 18, 2021 No Responses

British Northern Ireland Secretary Considers ‘Further Legislative Action’ Over Abortion Laws

The UK’s Northern Ireland secretary is “considering further legislative action” to see new abortion laws implemented in the North. The law was liberalized last year to allow terminations following action taken at Westminster. However, while individua...
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Nphet Warns Of Social Mixing As Covid-19 Case Numbers Fail To Fall
March 18, 2021 No Responses

Nphet Warns Of Social Mixing As Covid-19 Case Numbers Fail To Fall

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has issued a warning over social mixing as Ireland’s Covid-19 epidemiological situation has plateaued. Infection rates have fallen, but a senior expert expressed concern that case counts and some other in...
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Foster And O’Neill Invite President Biden And Vice President Harris To Visit The North
March 18, 2021 No Responses

Foster And O’Neill Invite President Biden And Vice President Harris To Visit The North

US president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris have been invited to Northern Ireland when public health conditions allow. The invitation was extended during a virtual meeting with Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michell...
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Biden And Martin Reaffirm Undying Friendship Between Ireland And US
March 17, 2021 No Responses

Biden And Martin Reaffirm Undying Friendship Between Ireland And US

US President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have reaffirmed the deep, historic partnership between their two nations. The leaders met virtually on St Patrick’s Day in lieu of the traditional shamrock ceremony in the White House due to the...
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Pandemic Exposes Need For Action On Climate Change Says Lord Mayor Of Dublin
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Pandemic Exposes Need For Action On Climate Change Says Lord Mayor Of Dublin

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the inequalities in society and highlighted the need for climate change action, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has said. Hazel Chu said the inequalities need to be addressed and that if any positive can come...
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Postmasters Union Warns That Up To 200 Post Offices Are At Risk Without Financial Support
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Postmasters Union Warns That Up To 200 Post Offices Are At Risk Without Financial Support

Up to 200 post offices are at risk of closing in the next 12 months unless the Government puts financial support in place, an Oireachtas committee has heard. The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) laid bare the impact if the Government...
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Harris Calls For People To Stay At Home This St. Patrick’s Day
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Harris Calls For People To Stay At Home This St. Patrick’s Day

The most patriotic thing Irish people can do on St Patrick’s Day is stay at home, the Higher Education Minister has said. Simon Harris urged people not to jeopardize the progress that has been made by celebrating St Patrick’s Day...
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