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March 15, 2021 No Responses

North’s Health Minister Blindsided By Republic’s Suspension Of AstraZeneca Vaccinations

Northern Ireland’s health minister has expressed disappointment that he only learned of the move to suspend AstraZeneca Covid vaccines in the Republic through the media. Robin Swann has asked for a review of a memorandum of understanding between health authorities...

March 15, 2021 No Responses

All Over-50s Now Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccination In The North

Those aged 50 and above can book their Covid-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland, the region’s Department of Health said. People have the choice of being contacted by their GPs and receiving a jab, or booking themselves in at one of...

March 14, 2021 No Responses

Government Releases Details Of Taoiseach’s Virtual Events In USA This Week

Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. will participate in a program of virtual events with the United States, from 15 to 17 March to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. The Taoiseach welcomes the opportunity to continue the tradition of marking the day together...

March 14, 2021 No Responses

Northern Ireland Protocol Is Damaging Belfast Agreement Says Foster

The UK is damaging itself to appease the EU, the DUP leader has said. Arlene Foster wants the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol to be replaced because of disruption to trade from Great Britain to the region. She said some parcels...

March 13, 2021 No Responses

Sinn Féin To Bring Proposal For Abortion Services To Stormont This Week

Sinn Féin will next week formally ask Stormont ministers to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland. Party president Mary Lou McDonald accused the DUP and Ulster Unionists of blocking the change – two years after legislation was passed at Westminst...

March 13, 2021 No Responses

The Funeral Of George Nkencho Takes Place In Dublin

The family of a man shot dead by gardaí have been urged to show patience with the authorities. George Nkencho (27) died in the incident outside his Dublin home in December. His sister said his death was untimely, unplanned and...

March 12, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Urged To Seek Additional Vaccine Doses From US Next Week

The Taoiseach has been called on to seek additional vaccines from the United States when he speaks to President Joe Biden next week. Micheál Martin is to hold a virtual meeting with the president next week to mark the annual...

March 12, 2021 No Responses

Leitrim Sees Largest Drop In Covid-19 Cases Over Past Two Weeks

Leitrim has seen the largest drop in confirmed Covid-19 cases in the country, down 82 per cent, new figures show. Research by the Central Statistics Office shows the Wild Rose county recorded the largest drop of any county between February...

March 11, 2021 No Responses

Northern Leaders Indicate Willingness To Share Vaccines With The Republic

Stormont’s leaders have both signaled a willingness for Northern Ireland’s vaccines to shared with the Republic. Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill were asked about the issue as Covid-19 vaccination rates in the North continue to significantly exceed...

March 11, 2021 No Responses

Tánaiste: Ireland Should Start Receiving Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Next Month

The single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine should begin arriving in Ireland next month, the Tánaiste has said. Leo Varadkar anticipates supplies will be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Thursday, it is understood. The Government has been...

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