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“Nothing can be ruled out” in relation to Covid – Micheál Martin
3,805 cases were confirmed today. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that “nothing can be ruled out” in relation to Covid on Sunday (14 November). He made the comments following a rise in Covid cases over the past number of weeks. “We are in a much different place than we were last year, due to vaccination, and […]
4 years ago
NPHET strongly advising people to return to work from home
The recommendation follows a review of growing case numbers. NPHET have made a recommendation to the government that people work from home wherever possible. The recommendation comes following a meeting on Thursday (11 November) following a sharp increase in Covid cases in recent weeks. The government is set to discuss the recommendation next Tuesday. Minister […]
4 years ago
13-year-old boy dies after being struck by sliotar in Kilkenny
Gardaí say they are treating the incident as a tragic accident. A young student has died following an injury involving a sliotar at a Kilkenny school today (9 November). The 13-year-old boy was brought to St Luke’s Hospital in Friarsinch, and was pronounced dead later that day. Gardaí are treating the incident as a tragic […]
4 years ago
Compulsory vaccines for NHS staff raises human rights concerns – Michelle O’Neill
Vaccines will be mandatory for all healthcare workers in England from April onwards. The deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill has expressed concern that mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff could raise potential human rights issues. She made the comments after UK Health Minister Sajid Javid confirmed today (9 November) that vaccination will be […]
4 years ago
Antigen tests could used in primary schools as early as Christmas – Stephen Donnelly
Subsidised antigen tests for the general public could also be coming soon. Stephen Donnelly is anticipating that rapid antigen tests could be used in primary schools soon to test close contacts of children who test positive for Covid. The Minister for Health was interviewed on RTÉ Radio 1’s This Week about the government’s plan for […]
4 years ago
Woman’s body discovered in apartment in Dublin
Gardaí have begun an investigation. Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body of a woman on Thursday morning (4 November). The body was found in unexplained circumstances in an apartment in Charlestown in north Finglas. The body remains at the scene, and Gardaí will be providing updates at a later time.
4 years ago
Simon Harris announces new Irish university for 2022
The new university will be based in the South East. Simon Harris has announced that a new technological university is to be set up in 2022. The technological university is coming after an application from IT Carlow and Waterford IT in April of this year. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Science and […]
4 years ago
No guarantee that Covid restrictions won’t return, says Taoiseach
He said the rise in Covid case numbers were “very concerning”. Taoiseach Michéal Martin has said there is no guarantee that Covid restrictions won’t return. The comments were made today during an interview on RTÉ Radio 1 on Tuesday morning (2 November). “The model we received from NPHET was looking at a peak [in cases] […]
4 years ago
Man in his 40s killed following motorised pedal cycle collision in Dublin
Garda are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. A man has died in Dublin following a collision between a motorised pedal cycle and a pole. The fatal collision occurred at approximately 8.30pm on Monday (1 November) at Sallymount Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. The man was taken to St Vincent’s University Hospital where he passed away […]
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