58 people are in hospital and 16 are in ICU with the virus. As of midnight on Saturday 10 July, the Department of Health has been notified of 576 new cases of Covid-19. Of the 576 cases, 58 are in hospital and 16 are in intensive care units. According to the Department, daily case numbers […]

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“The sooner the better as far as I’m concerned, quite frankly.” Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to resign as party leader this summer following the party’s poor performance in the Dublin Bay South by-election. The party finished fifth place in terms of first preference votes, polling less than 5%. […]

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“It’s inviting all this tension and all this trouble.” Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill is asking people to stay home on 12 July as she has condemned the lighting of bonfires in interface areas of Northern Ireland. “Don’t be involved in street disorder. Those who want to celebrate the Twelfth, that’s absolutely their […]

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A woman in her 20s and a boy in his teens have also been taken to hospital following the incident. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred in Limerick on Saturday 10 July. Shortly after 11:30pm, Gardaí and emergency service attended the scene of a two car collision on […]

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Under the plan being brought to Cabinet, indoor dining would open this month for vaccinated groups and under 18s. Those under the age of 18 may be allowed inside restaurants and bars if they’re accompanied by someone who is fully vaccinated. Under plans being brought to Cabinet, the Government is working on ways to allow […]

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The van and its driver have yet to be located by Gardaí. Gardaí at Letterkenny are appealing for witnesses following a fatal hit and run traffic collision in Donegal on Sunday, 11 July. At approximately 2:45am Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a traffic collision on the N15 at Townparks in Lifford. […]

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Most of the money will be paid over several decades. The UK is likely to be liable to pay €47.5 billion to the EU as part of its post-Brexit financial settlement. The figures contained in the EU’s consolidated budget report for 2020 and seen by RTÉ states that the UK owes the EU €47.456 billion, broken […]

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He said the virus is now a “preventable disease”. Professor Luke O’Neill has said that Covid-19 will “become like colds and flus in the end” due to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines. He told The Pat Kenny Show that the big concern will be new variants, however, he added that he believes Covid-19 is now […]

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“Covid-19 is still circulating in our community.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said that it is “extremely important to adhere to public health advice amid concerns over the Delta Covid-19 variant. He said that the virus is still “circulating in our community” as he urged people to exercise caution coming into the […]

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He said that Covid-19 is “not the flu” and the restrictions will be in place to protect people “not to discriminate”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that Government will have a plan for reopening indoor dining by 19 July, however, he refused to give a date for the reopening. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Martin […]

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The number of people in ICU with the virus remains unchanged at 17. As of midnight on Wednesday 7 July, the Department of Health has reported 534 new cases of Covid-19 across Ireland. Of the 534 cases, 58 are in hospital and 17 are in intensive care units. According to the department, daily case numbers […]

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The vehicle had already interacted with Gardaí prior to the collision. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Ross Road in Killarney in Kerry on Wednesday 7 July. In particular, Gardaí are asking anyone who may have saw a 95-KY reg, Green Toyota Corolla Saloon […]

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“It’s really key that we do take it quite serious and treat it with the concern it deserves.” HSE Chief Paul Reid has said that the Delta variant will “out match” the supply of Covid-19 vaccines in Ireland over the coming weeks. Speaking at a Department of Health press briefing on Thursday, Reid said that […]

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The incident occurred on the N7 in Rathcoole. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N7 at Rathcoole in Dublin on the 8 July. The collision occurred when a car travelling on the wrong side of the road collided with a truck at approximately 11.40pm. The three […]

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“We’re also looking at the issue of children because we don’t want to split up families.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that rapid antigen testing may be used as an alternative to the suggested Covid pass when pubs reopen. It comes as representatives from the hospitality sector and senior government officials are set to meet […]

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“Anything that could affect the ability of the artery to effectively deliver sufficient blood supply to create an erection could lead to erectile dysfunction.” Dr. Ryan Berglund, a urologist at the Cleveland Clinic has told the LA Times that erectile dysfunction could be a symptom of Long Covid however at the moment “the scale of […]

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“There is a reality that about 2,500 families are due to be housed through the provision of these leases.” Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has defended the decision to exempt funds from the 10% tax if they’re leasing homes back to the State for social housing. The 10% tax on bulk purchases of 10 or more […]

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“We are continuing to see an increase in the incidence rate of Covid-19.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said that it’s “important we do as much as possible” to control the spread of the Delta variant across Ireland as the incidence rate continues to increase. 581 cases of the virus were reported […]

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17 people are in ICU with the virus and 60 are in hospital. As of midnight on Tuesday 6 July, the Department of Health has been notified of 581 new cases of Covid-19 across Ireland. Of the 581 cases, 60 are in hospital and 17 are in intensive care units throughout the country. According to […]

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“So I think travel with the UK will become much easier particularly for those who are vaccinated from the 19.” Travel to Ireland from Britain will be “much easier” from 19 July as people who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to quarantine at home, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan confirmed on Wednesday. The date […]

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It comes as Leo Varadkar said on Tuesday that the reopening of nightclubs in the UK “would concern us greatly”. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hit back at claims that the full UK reopening on 19 July will lead to chaos. Johnson announced on Monday that from 19 July it will no longer be a […]

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It is the second electricity price rise it has announced this year. Bord Gáis Energy is set to increase its electricity and gas prices by roughly 12% each from August. The price change will increase a typical gas bill by €8.36 per month and an electricity bill by €11.39 per month and will take effect […]

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Martin accused Sinn Féin of “sloganeering” ahead of the by-election. Mary Lou McDonald has said that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are “failing miserably” at solving Ireland’s housing problem in a heated debate with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday, McDonald accused the Taoiseach of allowing cuckoo funds to “snap up entire […]

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The broadcaster has since apologised for the New Year’s Eve Waterford Whispers segment. Eight complaints relating to an RTÉ sketch which saw God “convicted of sexual crimes” have been upheld by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The eight upheld complaints were in relation to the Waterford Whispers segment that was shown on RTÉ’s New […]

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“The UK decision was a gamble, quite frankly, a gamble that we were not willing to take.” Leo Varadkar has said that the reopening of nightclubs in the UK “would concern us greatly” as all restrictions are set to be eased in UK from 19 July. Speaking to reporters at Government Buildings on Tuesday, he […]

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We can’t wait to see this. Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, Alan Ruck, J. Smith-Cameron will be returning to screens once again as the Roy family goes to war in the first teaser trailer for Succession season three. Headed up by Peep Show co-creator Jesse Armstrong, the show […]

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“It’s not going to be a huge change, it’s going to be step by step.” Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said that it will “take a bit of time” before indoor dining is allowed to resume. Speaking to reporters on his way into a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, Ryan said he expected digital […]

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Looks like things could be looking up weather wise. Temperatures are set to soar to 22 degrees this weekend as Met Éireann has forecasted “sunny spells” to hit the country on Saturday. Wednesday will start mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain or drizzle mixed with occasional brighter spells. While it will stay mostly cloudy in […]

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“It is extremely important to take up the opportunity of being vaccinated and come forward for your second dose as soon as it is offered to you.” As of midnight on Monday 5 July, the Department of Health has been notified of 397 new cases of Covid-19 across Ireland. Of the 397 cases, 54 are […]

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“I pray the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth emerges.” Ian Bailey has confirmed that an investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has been authorised by Gardaí after the emergence of what he described as “new information”. Bailey said that an investigation into the comprehensive cold case of the […]

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He also said that it is likely some people won’t receive their Covid Certificated for travel by 19 July. Leo Varadkar has said that it is “ideal” but “not certain” that indoor dining will reopen on 19 July. Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s News at One on Tuesday he said that the Government will be “taking […]

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Fully vaccinated people are expected to receive their EU Digital Covid Certificate via email or letter. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said that the EU Digital Covid Certificate is expected to be rolled out across Ireland from next week. 1.8 million people who have received both of their vaccines are expected to be issued […]

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“We need to get away from this whole shaming thing that maybe occurred last summer.” Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said that we need to get away from “shaming” as the EU Digital Green Covid Certificate is still “on track” for a 19 July rollout in Ireland. Speaking on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder on […]

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He said fully vaccinated people can feel comfortable meeting up “in all settings”. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has encouraged people to get a “Covid-19 vaccine when it’s offered to you” as 70% of cases in Ireland have now been identified as the Delta variant. He said that “in excess of all cases” […]

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“That’s a very dangerous sort of idea that gets floated every now and again. It’s not.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged people to “dismiss” the notion that Covid-19 is similar to the flu, adding that testing numbers are “significantly up” compared to last week. Speaking to reporters at Government Buildings on Monday, he said that people […]

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He said Ireland is “on track” to implement the Covid-19 Digital Certificate by 19 July. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is not going to change their decision on the use of the proposed vaccine pass for indoor dining. Last week, NPHET said that indoor dining could only resume […]

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14 people are in ICU with the virus. As of midnight on Sunday 4 July, the Department of Health has been notified of 365 new cases of Covid-19 across Ireland. Of the 365 cases, 51 are in hospital and 14 are in intensive care units throughout the country. According to the Department, daily case numbers […]

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He said the number of Covid-19 vaccinations will continue to grow over the coming weeks. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that half of Ireland’s adult population will be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of today. Confirming the news on Twitter on Monday, Donnelly said: “By the end of today, half our […]

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The apps had over 5.8 million downloads. Google has removed multiple apps for stealing the Facebook passwords of users as nine apps have been taken down from the Play Store so far. According to Ars Technica, the apps were removed after Dr. Web analysts discovered they were stealing Facebook login details. The apps had a combined 5.8 […]

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“There will be more variants after this Delta variant, there’s no reason to think the Greek alphabet will end at Delta.” A public health expert has said that he believes that a fourth wave of the Covid-19 virus has already begun in Ireland as case numbers climbed to their highest in over two months on […]

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They also warned there is a chance the thunderstorms will lead to “flooding and disruption”. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for six counties as heavy showers continue to batter the country on Sunday. The warning which will last until 8pm in some counties and midnight tonight in others is […]

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The creepy programme was created by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and her husband Tobias Beer. Good news for fans of all things creepy as psychological thriller series, The Deceived, starring Paul Mescal and Emmett J Scanlan has just dropped on Netflix on Sunday. The Deceived, which aired on Channel 5 last year, was created […]

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“Now we have to move into a different period where we learn to live with the virus.” Face masks are set to be made optional in the UK from 19 July as all legal restrictions are expected to be lifted. Minister Robert Jenrick told the BBC’s Andrew Marr that people would “come to different conclusions” […]

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48 people are in hospital with the virus, meanwhile, 14 are in ICU. As of midnight on Saturday 3 July, the Department of Health has been notified of 562 new cases of Covid-19 across Ireland. Of the 562 cases, 48 are in hospital and 14 are in intensive care units throughout the country. According to […]

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“We’re looking at all options and all scenarios but ultimately, it’s still under assessment by NIAC.” The Health Service Executive (HSE) is looking at “various scenarios that may emerge for vaccinations of younger children”, HSE Chief Paul Reid has confirmed on Sunday. Speaking to Newstalk’s On The Record on Sunday, Paul Reid said the HSE […]

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Bad news for anyone with outdoor dining plans this week. Met Éireann has issued a thunderstorm and spot flooding warning as heavy widespread rain is set to hit the country from Sunday. There will be widespread heavy showers today with a chance of thunderstorms and spot flooding during the afternoon and evening, especially across Leinster, […]

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The HSE School Immunisation Programme could see children 12 and up vaccinated before school resumes in September. Vaccination of children as young as 12 could be rolled out from next month to help curb the spread of the Delta variant in Ireland before schools resume in September. The HSE’s Schools Immunisation Programme is expected to […]

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The VFI said that the Covid pass system would create a “two-tier society”. Padraig Cribben Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has suggested that antigen testing could be used as an alternative to the Covid pass when indoor dining reopens. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast Weekends, Cribbed said that antigen testing could help pubs […]

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TDs currently making between €70,000-150,000 a year will have their wages restored to 2008 levels. TDs will have their basic salary risen to over €150,000 from today as civil servants currently making between €70,000-150,000 a year will see their pay restored to 2008 levels. Members of Cabinet signed off on the measures on Thursday to […]

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This week is going to have plenty of sunshine before things take a turn on Sunday. Met Éireann has predicted a week of wet and breezy weather next week with thunder and spot flooding as “low pressure” is set to hit the country. While plenty of sunshine and temperatures up to 23 degrees are on […]

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