Government reportedly planning to ban phones from classrooms
It is said that the issue of phones in schools has become a “scourge”. The Government are preparing plans to ban mobile phones from school classrooms, according to a new report. The Irish Mirror states that senior Government ministers are eager to combat the excessive use of phones – particularly smartphones – in Irish schools […]
2 years ago
Government to introduce two new regulations for e-cigarettes
The measures are designed to prevent young people from starting to vape. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan have received Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals announced on Tuesday (22 November), the sale of e-cigarettes and related nicotine-inhaling products will […]
3 years ago
Eamon Ryan says he expects lifting of Covid restrictions next week
“The position we’re in at the moment is much better than the one we were in a number of weeks ago.” Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that he expects the current set of Covid restrictions to be lifted next week. The Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate, and Communications spoke about the easing of […]
4 years ago
NPHET to consider lifting restrictions on working from home and hospitality this week
It could be as early as this week. NPHET is set to meet this week to consider easing restrictions on hospitality and working from home as the latest Covid wave has appeared to reach its peak. The Government is set to ask Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan if the 8pm curfew can be lifted […]
4 years ago
2% cap on rent increases in Rent Pressure Zones approved by Government
It is said the measure will result in “far lower” rent increases for tenants. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has received Government approval to cap rent increases at 2% per annum in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). Earlier in the week, the Minister confirmed he would be bringing a piece of legislation to Cabinet on Thursday to […]
5 years ago
“It’s obvious these guidelines were issued by Government without any meaningful consultation with the hospitality sector.”
VFI states: “We now have to work with members to implement changes that go live in less than 24 hours.” It was confirmed on Thursday evening (21 October) that there would be big changes in the hospitality sector around Ireland from Friday, 22 October. According to the announcement, the three big changes were: nightclubs to […]
5 years ago