Warning issued after vans follow couriers to steal packages ahead of Christmas
“Have a trusted method, ensure one of your neighbours is in.” A warning has been issued after vans followed couriers to steal packages at locations across the country ahead of Christmas. Sergeant John Kelly of Fermoy Garda Staton urged people shopping online from sites such as Amazon, to have arrangements in place so your package is left in […]
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All the trailers dropped by DC: The Batman, The Flash, Shazam, Aquaman, Peacemaker and more
2022 is shaping up to be a great year for DC fans. It looks like the next year is about to be an exciting one for any DC fans as a whole host of trailers were dropped by the company on Saturday. With some highly anticipated new releases such as The Batman and Aquaman Two, […]
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Several people killed during bow and arrow attack in Norway
A man has been arrested in relation to the incident. Several people have been killed and more injured in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg after a man armed with a bow and arrow attacked a number of people. Local police said that the man who has been arrested in relation to the incident acted alone, […]
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22 October reopening not guaranteed as Micheál Martin warns “pandemic has not gone away”
“That is a matter of concern.” The Taoiseach has warned that the major easing of restrictions planned for 22 October can’t be guaranteed as the “pandemic has not gone away”. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Micheál Martin has said that a final decision on reopening will not be made until next week. He said there are […]
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Two out of three people in ICU are unvaccinated confirms Dr Glynn
“The spread of disease in these 370,000 people is having a disproportionate impact.” Dr Ronan Glynn has confirmed that “two out of every three people in intensive care” are unvaccinated against Covid-19. He said almost 30,000 adults haven’t come forward for vaccination, while an additional 70,000 have only had one dose. “There has been fantastic […]
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Owen Keegan accepts “element of sarcasm” as he apologises for UCD letter
“I now accept that the use of sarcasm was inappropriate on this occasion.” In a letter to Dublin City Councillors, Chief Executive Owen Keegan has apologised for an “element of sarcasm” in a letter to the UCD Students’ Union. Keegan added that he won’t be resigning from the role, although if members of the council considered […]
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Budget 2022 – A brief guide to what you need to know
A quick guide to some of the main talking points. Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has delivered his Budget for 2022 to the Dáil. Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday, Donohoe said the Budget will help “those concerned with the rising cost of living”. “For those worried about whether they can own a home or […]
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Students and hospitality staff will be “hit hardest” if Nitelink isn’t restored on 22 October
“It is a huge thing, not only for customers heading out at night but also for our staff.” The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said it is a “no brainer” to reinstate the Nitelink on 22 October when clubs are set to reopen. In a letter to Fianna Fáil TD Cormac Devlin, the National Transport […]
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Musicians say reintroduction of restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of clubs reopening
They said any restrictions which reduce the confidence in socialising would have a “detrimental effect” to the industry. The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) have said that the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of nightclubs reopening on 22 October. With the industry set for a full reopening in just […]
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Simon Coveney says UK demands on Northern Ireland Protocol a “red line barrier to progress”
“The EU is working seriously to resolve practical issues with the implementation of the Protocol.” Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that UK demands on Northern Ireland Protocol are a “red line barrier to progress”. The UK said on Sunday that it wants the European Court of Justice (ECJ) removed from the Protocol […]
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Pearse Doherty says President Higgins was “absolutely right” not to attend centenary
“I think it would be wrong for the Cabinet to take the decision today to actually send Simon Coveney.” Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has said that President Higgins was “absolutely right” in his decision not to attend an event to mark the centenary of partition in Northern Ireland this month. Doherty also said that […]
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Four Day Week Ireland to present plans for pilot campaign to Government today
Nearly 20 businesses are joining the trial next year. The Four Day Week Ireland campaign will present plans for a pilot to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment today as nearly 20 Irish businesses will join a trail next year. Under the pilot programme, employers will introduce a four-day week for their employees over […]
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