Ireland Introduces New Restrictions On Travelers Arriving In The Republic
January 26, 2021 No Responses

Ireland Introduces New Restrictions On Travelers Arriving In The Republic

Cabinet Ministers have signed off on new restrictions on travel into the Republic amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Taoiseach has confirmed. Current Level 5 lockdown restrictions have also been extended to March 5th, in line with those of Northern Ireland....
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Report: Pandemic Exposes Failings In Ireland’s Prison System
January 26, 2021 No Responses

Report: Pandemic Exposes Failings In Ireland’s Prison System

The pandemic has exposed failings in Ireland’s prison service, including overrun capacity and a lack of access to technology for prisoners, a report has found. Covid-19 measures were introduced in Irish prisons last year to prevent the spread of the...
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Report Into Mother And Baby Homes In The North To Be Published Today
January 26, 2021 No Responses

Report Into Mother And Baby Homes In The North To Be Published Today

A report into the operation of institutions for women and babies in Northern Ireland is to be published later. The academic research on mother and baby homes and Magdalene Laundries will be considered by Stormont ministers on Tuesday morning. The...
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Despite Shortages, Community Vaccination Program To Begin In March
January 25, 2021 No Responses

Despite Shortages, Community Vaccination Program To Begin In March

Community vaccinations will begin as planned next month despite disruptions to the delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Minister for Health said. Stephen Donnelly said on Monday that Ireland will receive a delivery within the expected range of doses for...
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North Records Fewest Number Of New Covid-19 Cases In A Month
January 25, 2021 No Responses

North Records Fewest Number Of New Covid-19 Cases In A Month

Northern Ireland has recorded its lowest number of Covid-19 cases in over a month, as 422 individuals tested positive for the virus over the past 24 hours. A further 17 people who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 in the...
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McDonald Calls Government’s Quarantine Proposals For Travelers ‘Insufficient’
January 25, 2021 No Responses

McDonald Calls Government’s Quarantine Proposals For Travelers ‘Insufficient’

The leader of Sinn Féin has said the Government needs to introduce mandatory quarantine for all travelers arriving into Ireland. Mary Lou McDonald described proposals to quarantine those who arrive without a negative Covid-19 test as “absolutely insufficien...
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HSE Chief Warns Of ‘Real Challenge’ As He Predicts Numbers In ICUs Will Grow
January 24, 2021 No Responses

HSE Chief Warns Of ‘Real Challenge’ As He Predicts Numbers In ICUs Will Grow

The number of people in intensive care units will “hold if not grow” in the coming days, the health service chief has said. Paul Reid said ICU admissions are a “real challenge” with delayed discharges from units and an increased...
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Foster Says Border Poll On United Ireland Would Be ‘Absolutely Reckless’
January 24, 2021 No Responses

Foster Says Border Poll On United Ireland Would Be ‘Absolutely Reckless’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said a border poll on a united Ireland would be “absolutely reckless”. The DUP leader also said it is “very disappointing” to see some nationalist parties across the UK talk about constitutional pol...
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Over Half In The North Want Border Poll Within Five Years
January 24, 2021 No Responses

Over Half In The North Want Border Poll Within Five Years

More than half of those in Northern Ireland want a referendum on a united Ireland in the next five years, according to a series of polls. The Sunday Times commissioned a series of surveys across the four nations of the...
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Vaccinations For Over-70s May Be Delayed Due To AstraZeneca Supply Issues
January 23, 2021 No Responses

Vaccinations For Over-70s May Be Delayed Due To AstraZeneca Supply Issues

Coronavirus vaccinations for over-70s may be delayed due to potential supply issues with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin said a delay to the delivery of AstraZeneca would create a “real problem” for the rollout of....
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