Dave Hanratty

It’s the largest fine the DPC has ever issued. WhatsApp Ireland has been fined a total of €225 million following an investigation by the Data Protection Commission into GDPR transparency. It represents the largest fine that the DPC has ever issued and the second largest ever given out against a company under European Union data […]

5 years ago

The latest figures are in. 10 further deaths in connection with the Covid-19 coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland have been announced by the Department of Health as of Sunday evening. Six of the deaths are associated with the east of the country, three are associated with the northwest and one is associated with the […]

6 years ago

The Department of Health has released the latest figures. 14 further individuals have died from the Covid-19 coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Health on Saturday (28 March). All 14 deaths are associated with the east of the country with a median age of 81. […]

6 years ago

“By all of us working together, we can flatten the curve and keep our loved ones safe.” An Garda Síochána has released details of a major nationwide policing operation in order to ensure that new restrictions announced by the government are adhered to. On Friday evening, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar revealed the measures, effectively amounting to a […]

6 years ago

The latest figures have been released. Three more people have died in the Republic of Ireland in connection with the Covid-19 coronavirus, the Department of Health announced on Friday evening (27 March). The deaths relate to a patient in the north-west of the country and two patients in the east. 302 new cases of Covid-19 […]

6 years ago

The death toll for Italy now stands at 9,134. Italy has recorded its highest daily rise in coronavirus-related deaths with 919 people passing away in a 24-hour period. Italian health officials announced the figures on Friday (27 March), bringing the country’s overall Covid-19 death toll to 9,134, surpassing those of China and the USA in […]

6 years ago

Dark, dangerous and deeply twisted, this is one most the most underrated TV gems of the last decade… Considering we’re all spending a lot of time indoors these days, the JOE team has picked out viewing recommendations for TV series, old and new, to get stuck into to keep boredom at bay.  Title: Hannibal Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, […]

6 years ago

Tuesday. The second day of the traditional week. Things don’t feel terribly traditional lately but we can always look to a movie or two for a necessary distraction. Here are the most intriguing cinematic options on your television on Tuesday 24 March… Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events – Film 4 – 6.55pm Jim […]

6 years ago

“The biggest threat this country has faced for decades.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new restrictions on the movement of residents, effectively amounting to a full three-week lockdown. Johnson announced the measures in an address on Monday night (20 March). “The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades and […]

6 years ago

“I am absolutely appalled that criminals would take advantage of the good people of Ireland and my international fans to set up this fake account to make money.” The legitimate icon that is Daniel O’Donnell has warned fans to ignore an online hoax seeking donations to help fight the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The […]

6 years ago

There are now 1,125 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland. 219 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland, the Department of Health has announced as of its latest update on Monday 23 March. In addition, two further deaths associated with the virus have been confirmed by Chief […]

6 years ago