Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail received a confidential Government document from Varadkar in 2019. Gardaí have seized the phone of a Dublin publican amid ongoing investigations into Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s leaking of a confidential document in 2019. The phone was seized under warrant due to text messages sent by Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail as the investigation is […]

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He said Ireland will be part of a pilot scheme for the EU Digital Green Certificate. Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said that he is “certain” that international travel will be able to return in the coming months. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar gave a hopeful update on the return of the aviation industry last […]

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We have to give her credit for the creativity here. Retail giant Penneys opened last week on an appointment-only basis, with many around the country rushing to secure a highly-coveted shopping slot. However, due to demand, the appointments have proven difficult to secure, with reports that some bookings have been sold for a whopping €100 […]

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The current emergency powers are due to run out on 9 June. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that there will be “full scrutiny” and a “full Dáil debate” ahead of any Government proposal to extend emergency powers to Gardaí over the coming weeks. New powers were introduced last year in support of the public health […]

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89% were classified as good or excellent. A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified four out of 148 bathing waters across Ireland as “poor”. The 2020 Bathing Water Quality report showed that bathing water across the country has continued to improve over the last year with 96% meeting or exceeding the […]

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“Will this Prime Minister now finally apologise for what those British Forces did by murdering 10 entirely innocent people…” SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called on the UK Government to apologise after a coroner’s report found all 10 Ballymurphy victims “entirely innocent”. Speaking in Westminster on Tuesday after the findings of an inquest which stated […]

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that the “violence must end”. United Nations (UN) envoy for Middle East Peace, Tor Wennesland, has warned that the conflict between Israel and Palestine could be heading towards “a full-scale war”. Palestinian militants and the Israeli army exchanged deadly fire overnight on Tuesday as the intense conflict […]

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí are investigating a single-vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the Gainstown area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, at approximately 7pm on Tuesday. A man, aged in his late 70s, the sole occupant of a van, was pronounced dead at the scene. His remains have since […]

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One Twitter user said the appointments have been selling “as if they’re concert tickets”. Penneys has issued a statement after reports of people attempting to “sell” their highly-coveted appointments on websites such as Facebook Marketplace and DoneDeal. Last week, the company opened its booking system for in-store appointments to massive success, with over 250,000 appointments […]

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The showers are set to hit all areas of the country later today. Met Éireann has forecasted thunderstorms, hail and a risk of spot flooding over the next two days. The showers are set to hit across Munster, south Leinster and northern coastal counties first, before extending to all areas of the country during the […]

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Labour TD Alan Kelly described the restrictions as “barbaric” during a discussion in the Dáil on Tuesday. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has admitted that there is “no good reason” for maternity hospitals to continue to restrict visits from birth partners. Speaking in Dáil Éireann on Tuesday, Labour TD Alan Kelly described the maternity restrictions as “barbaric” […]

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The motion will also look at introducing pro-social outdoor spaces for gigs, dining hubs, and more public toilets. Dublin looks set to introduce a Night Mayor after an emergency motion tabled by Fine Gael was unanimously adopted by Dublin City Council at a meeting on Tuesday. The motion asked for “ambitious measures” to be put […]

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The current Pfizer vaccine is only approved for children over 16. A Covid-19 vaccine for children aged between 12 to 15 could be available across Europe in the coming weeks. The Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine looks set to be approved for that age group by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) at the end of this […]

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He is hopeful that the September music festival will get the green light from the government. Electric Picnic organiser Melvin Benn has said that he can see “no reason” why the music festival won’t be able to go ahead as normal in September. The festival is due to take place from 3 September to 5 […]

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Netflix and WarnerMedia Studios have also cut ties with the organisation. NBC has said it won’t air the 2022 Golden Globes due to a lack of diversity within the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The network added that it is hopeful that it will “be in a position to air the show in January 2023”, […]

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The cabinet will also look at solutions for people who have been subject to illegal birth registration. Proposed legislation is set to be brought to Cabinet to allow adopted people to gain access to their birth certificates and other early life information. Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman is set to bring the bill to the government, […]

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred 3km outside Abbeydorney, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The crash occured at approximately 7.30pm on Monday 10 May. An 11-year-old pedal cyclist and a van were involved in the collision. The cyclist was […]

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It could be extended from 28 days to six or eight weeks. A decision is set to be made by Cabinet on Tuesday on whether to widen the gap between the first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. The gap for both is currently 28 days, however, the Government is set […]

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He said the priority right now is getting adults to come forward for their vaccine. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said that Ireland will look at the “potential value” for giving the Covid-19 vaccine to children after adults have been successfully vaccinated across the country. Speaking to RTE News, he said that […]

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More hopeful news. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he is “confident” that indoor dining will be able to return across Ireland from July if there isn’t “a resurgence of the virus”. He told Newstalk Breakfast on Monday that if case numbers remain stable, outdoor hospitality will be able to reopen from 7 June and indoor […]

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Festival Republic, who recently organised the UK’s first legal rave since the pandemic began, have already submitted a proposal. It looks like live events could make a return across Ireland by June as Minister for Culture Catherine Martin has revealed that she met with the organisers of Liverpool’s recent rave, Festival Republic. Martin said that […]

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He said he lost 50% of his investment which he sold on for €15,000 at the time. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has confirmed that he made an investment of €30,000 into a real estate investment fund in 2008. O’Brien said that he lost 50% of the investment which he sold on for €15,000 at […]

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Zero coronavirus deaths have been announced in Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland on Monday. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has today been notified of 0 additional deaths related to Covid-19. There has been a total of 4,921 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight, Sunday 9 May, the HPSC has been notified […]

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Holohan said his criticism was “not a question of trust” in the public, but rather in the accuracy of the tests. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Doctor Tony Holohan has said that antigen tests could cause “potential super-spreading events” if used incorrectly. Speaking with Bryan Dobson on RTÉ News at One on Monday, Dr Holohan said that […]

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Better be careful out there. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, and Tipperary. The warning was issued at 2pm on Monday and is valid until 8pm on Monday evening. Met Éireann warned that heavy thunderstorms are expected to develop […]

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Holohan also said he is worried about “anticipatory behaviour” as the country begins to reopen today. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Doctor Tony Holohan has given a hopeful update on the possibility of a return to festivals such as Electric Picnic this summer. Speaking with Bryan Dobson on RTÉ News at One on Monday, Dr Holohan said […]

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Exciting times. Covid-19 restrictions are due to ease further from Monday with the biggest relaxing of public health guidelines in months. If you’re thinking of heading out, here is a brief summary of the key changes and everything you can do from 10 May onwards. Intercounty Travel Intercounty travel for non-essential reasons is set to […]

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Here’s hoping. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that international travel could be a possibility by the “latter part of the summer” as he confirmed that Ireland will join the EU’s digital green certificate system. Speaking at a press conference in Cork on Sunday, Martin said that “possibilities” may open for people to travel between EU […]

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There has now been a total of 252,809 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of two additional deaths related to Covid-19. There has been a total of 4,921 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight, Saturday 8 May, the HPSC has also been notified of […]

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Good news. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed that online theory tests will be made available by the end of May. RSA Spokesman Brian Farrell told MidWest Radio that they are hoping to accommodate 4,000 tests a month, but are still hoping to reopen physical test centres in the near future. “We hope to […]

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He said the vaccines are making a “major difference”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today at a vaccination centre at Cork City Hall. Martin shared a video on Twitter on Sunday as a nurse gave him his first jab. Sharing the news he said, “Delighted to get my […]

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The pilot events will depend on the venue capacity and “health situation”. Concerts and live events could be piloted across Ireland as early as July with the re-opening of cultural venues, according to a Government source. The events are expected to involve Covid-19 testing and are dependent on the vaccine roll-out programme, as well as […]

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They said stage three of the road map “will see people capable of meeting indoors”. The United Kingdom Government is set to allow “friendly, intimate contact” from 17 May as lockdown restrictions continue to ease across England. The Government wants to see intimate contact “restored”, with more people “capable of meeting indoors” as the easing […]

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Earlier in the week, CMO Tony Holohan said the tests pose a “real risk to our pandemic response”. Professor Philip Nolan has hit out at Lidl’s new range of antigen tests on Twitter, saying they “will not keep you safe”. The president of Maynooth University and Chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group took […]

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Nasa said, “it is clear that China is failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space debris”. “An out-of-control Chinese rocket that was orbiting earth has finally made impact on Sunday, landing in the Indian Ocean close to the Maldives. “The rocket made impact at roughly 10:15 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), approximately two hours […]

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The temporary centres will give a number of “at-risk groups” access to the jab over the coming months. Homeless people in Dublin are being offered one shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines at a temporary vaccination clinic set up today by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Dublin city centre. The clinic will provide the […]

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He also said the Government will be outlining a roadmap to begin removing emergency payments at the end of the month. Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has condemned comments made by an unnamed Minister last week regarding students in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). On Monday, the Irish Daily Mail […]

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The rapid test will be available from 7 May. Retail giant Lidl is set to sell Covid-19 antigen tests for just €24.99 per pack of five, so customers can rapidly check if they have potentially been infected with the virus. The tests will be available in stores across Ireland from 7 May, however, purchasing will […]

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He said the group has been “very clear” in its message to adhere to public health guidelines. Martin Collins, Co-Director of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre has said that the 120 person wedding after-party in county Longford was “very disappointing”. He told Newstalk Breakfast that the event was “very concerning” and encouraged people to […]

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It comes after an estate of 112 houses in Maynooth was purchased by an investment group. Minister for Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien has said that the issue of investment funds buying up estates is “complex”. The Minister told Ireland AM that he does not support the buying of housing estates by investment funds, […]

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The ban would reportedly also include former IRA members. The Irish government has hit back after reports that UK authorities are set to ban prosecutions of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The Daily Telegraph and Times newspapers reported the move will be announced in Queen Elizabeth’s speech next week. […]

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Some hopeful news. The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units has fallen to its lowest number in 2021 so far. The number of coronavirus patients in hospitals has also dropped to its lowest level in more than seven months. There were 37 patients with the virus in intensive care on Wednesday night, the […]

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Coveney said Ireland will still act with “more caution” than other countries in the European Union. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that international travel could return as early as July for people who are fully vaccinated. Speaking on RTE’s The Tonight Show on Wednesday, Coveney said that travel abroad will return as […]

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The vaccine was also authorised in December for use in Canadians aged 16 and older. Canada has become the first country to approve the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for kids age 12 and up. Health Canada Chief Medical Advisor Supriya Sharma told a news conference on Wednesday: “This is the first vaccine authorised in […]

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He said people need to avoid “congregating together in large groups” when things begin to reopen. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said that “funerals, wakes and birthday parties” have caused “clusters” throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Holohan added that the “key objective” over the coming weeks will be meeting people in smaller groups […]

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There has now a total of 251,087 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of seven additional deaths related to Covid-19. Of the deaths notified today, five occurred in April, one in February and one in January. The median age of those who died was 82 years […]

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Outdoor dining looks set to be a feature of the Irish social life this summer. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has given his backing to a plan proposed by the Temple Bar Company (TBC) which would see a 3,000-person outdoor dining space created in Temple Bar. According to the Irish Times, plans for outdoor seating areas […]

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He said some supermarkets are selling it “cheaper than they are selling water”. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said it is “not okay” and “not healthy” that alcohol is being sold at “pocket money prices” across certain Irish supermarkets. Donnelly told reporters at the official launch of the policy in Dublin on Wednesday, that […]

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Looks like you might be able to make a wish on a shooting star tonight. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will be visible from Wednesday night until Thursday morning as Hayley’s Comet is set to pass over Ireland. Onlookers can also make a wish on a shooting star as the shower is expected to see […]

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She also suggested the introduction of “curfews”. Social Democrats councillor for Howth and Malahide, Joan Hopkins, has suggested raising the drinking age to 20 to combat anti-social behaviour in Ireland. Hopkins was speaking after a woman fell under a train on 1 April in an incident at Howth Junction DART Station which is currently being […]

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