Taoiseach tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington during St Patrick’s Day visit
It’s understood that the Taoiseach is self-isolating and feeling well. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has tested positive for Covid-19. He is currently in Washington D.C. for St Patrick’s Day-related celebrations. He will now no longer be able to meet with US president Joe Biden in person on Thursday as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony at […]
4 years ago
“We may need to do more than we anticipated” on Christmas restrictions – Paschal Donohoe
“I understand the anxiety and the deepening fatigue that so many face at the moment.” Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has indicated that further restrictions may be on the cards in line with a crucial NPHET meeting taking place on Thursday. Messages from Government regarding potential new and/or tightened restrictions have proved mixed in recent […]
4 years ago
Households to be instructed to stay indoors for five days following confirmed Covid case
The measure will apply to all persons affected, regardless of vaccination status. An entire household will be expected to adhere to self-isolation measures if a confirmed case of Covid-19 arises within, according to new guidelines set to be issued by Government on Tuesday. The news follows the reintroduction of a midnight curfew for the hospitality […]
5 years ago
New modelling indicates Covid cases and ICU influx will continue to rise
Stephen Donnelly has said that the current pressure on the hospital system is set to increase significantly. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has sounded a considerable warning as Covid-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country. Speaking to Virgin Media News on Monday evening, Donnelly revealed that new modelling data has signalled some particularly difficult […]
5 years ago
Frontline workers could receive bonus payments or time off for efforts during pandemic
“We want to reflect the contribution that people have made during Covid-19, particularly frontline workers.” Frontline workers could receive bonus payments or time off as a reward for working during Covid-19, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Speaking in New York, the Taoiseach stated that the government wants to reflect the contribution that frontline workers, including […]
5 years ago