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Covid-19: No further deaths but four additional cases confirmed

There have been no further Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams (left) speaks alongside Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty during the funeral of Bobby Storey. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

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Doherty: Storey funeral carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has defended his attendance at the funeral of Bobby Storey and was adamant that the funeral had been carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions.

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The practicalities of a vote for new Taoiseach amid Covid-19 restrictions

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar takes part in a photocall to promote the wearing of facemasks on public transport in Dublin city centre. Picture: Press Association

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Government advised to lift 14-day quarantine for people arriving into Ireland

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Coronavirus: Two deaths and 22 new cases in Ireland

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Expert: One in a million chance of randomly contracting Covid-19

Second wave of Covid-19 is probable in Ireland, says modelling expert

Professor Philip Nolan, who chairs the modelling advisory group on Covid-19, said if a second wave comes, there will be a more targeted approach.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Major step towards return of international sport could be announced tomorrow

If the green light is given the next stage of preparation could begin, with squad selection, medical screenings, Covid-19 testing and travel arrangements

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Historic SpaceX flight expected to be seen over Irish skies

A historic spacecraft flight is expected to cross Irish skies just before 10pm tonight, 20 minutes after it blasts off from Florida.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

60% of Leaving Cert students sign up for calculated grades

60% of Leaving Cert students have signed up to the calculated grading system set up by the government since it opened this morning.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

HSE urged to restart BreastCheck and CervicalCheck programmes amid backlog

The Health Service Executive is facing calls from those affected by delays and cancellations to restart the BreastCheck and CervicalCheck cancer screening programmes.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Covid-19: 11 deaths with 115 new cases in Ireland

There have been 11 Covid-19 related deaths reported today.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

CIF chief said he ‘misspoke’ after claiming cost of construction could rise 40%

The head of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has said he “misspoke” when he claimed new safety measures put in place across large complex construction sites could increase costs by up to 40%.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

INTO: Unlikely that schools will reopen in June

The general secretary of the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO), John Boyle has said that it is unlikely that schools will reopen in June.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Large queues reported at hardware stores as shops reopen

Large queues have been reported on social media at hardware stores as the Covid-19 restrictions ease.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

59 people reported in ICUs across the country

It is a drop from the highest point at the beginning of April which was 160.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

Covid-19: 15 deaths as confirmed cases fall below 100 for first time since mid-March

15 more people have died from Covid-19, officials have announced.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

Covid-19: Hospitals to have reporting systems examined after one failed to report 250 cases

All of the country's hospitals are to have their Covid-19 reporting systems examined urgently after it emerged one hospital failed to report 250 confirmed cases until yesterday evening.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Any Covid vaccine should be patent-free – Oxfam

Any Covid-19 vaccine should be patent-free so the world’s poorest people can also have access to it, a charity has said.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Not enough evidence to suggest that person infected with Covid-19 becomes immune - WHO

There is not enough international evidence to suggest a person who gets Covid-19 then becomes immune, according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Thousands of couples facing dilemma of whether to cancel summer weddings

No weddings will be allowed to take place until Phase Four of the easing of restrictions which is due to begin on July 20.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Demands for legislation to protect teachers from parental pressure on Leaving Cert assessments

The Teachers' Union of Ireland says they will work with the proposal and will meet with the Department of Education to make sure it is fair for each student.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Five more confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

This brings total deaths in the region to 381.

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Covid-19: 34 more deaths with 221 new cases

There have now been a total of 1,265 deaths in Ireland

Fri, 01 May, 2020

59 Covid-19 deaths in Ireland with 229 new cases

59 more people have died as a result of Covid-19, it has been announced.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Plans to ramp up Covid-19 testing to 100,000 tests a week

HSE chief Paul Reid has confirmed plans are being made to ramp up testing for Covid-19 to 100,000 tests a week.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2020

Covid-19: 52 more deaths as health chiefs express concern about complacency

Health Minister Simon Harris has been consulting with medical leaders via videolink at the Department of Health.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2020

Humphreys: People whose flights are cancelled are entitled to a full refund

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Heather Humphreys has said people whose flights are cancelled are entitled to a full refund.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

NPHET to consider how any Covid-19 restrictions might be eased

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan says this morning's NPHET meeting will look at how relaxing any measures would work.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

'Boots on the ground' need in nursing homes to fight virus

Professor Jack Lambert, a consultant for infectious disease has said that widespread testing for Covid-19 in nursing homes and residential facilities is “a good start” but it needs to be linked to rapid treatment and contact tracing.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus Solidarity Diary: Cork nursing home piloting new tech to monitor staff temperatures

Welcome to Chapter Five of the Irish Examiner's #CoronavirusSolidarity diary.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

RTÉ announce release date for TV adaption of Sally Rooney’s Normal People

The TV adaption of Sally Rooney’s award-winning book follows two young people “navigating adulthood in contemporary Ireland, and their complicated relationship from the end of their school days in Sligo to their undergraduate years at Trinity College.”

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

French President closes borders to countries outside Europe; extends Covid-19 restrictions

The leader of France said he wants to make wearing a mask in public common practice.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Nurse who returned from Australia to battle Covid-19 praises volunteers helping healthcare workers

Amy Keane, from Co.Wicklow, recently came back through the Ireland's Call initiative and is now in self-isolation for two weeks before she begins work on the frontline.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

14 deaths as number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland hits 9,655

The National Public Health Emergency Team stated that the people included six females and eight males.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

President Higgins leads Easter Rising commemorations as Covid-19 victims remembered

A commemoration ceremony to mark the 104th anniversary of the Easter Rising has taken place in Dublin.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

Forensics to conduct post mortem on partial skeletal remains found at Dublin housing estate

Gardaí are carrying out further investigations into the discovery of partial skeletal remains at a housing estate in Dublin.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2020

Irish Council for Civil Liberties wants Gardaí to show discretion with new Covid-19 restrictions

Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties said there was a need to make sure that the new regulations are used exercising “a high level of discretion.”

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Biggest repatriation in history of the State as 4,600 Irish citizens return home

Tanáiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has spoken of the “biggest repatriation ever in the history of the State” as 4,600 Irish citizens have been helped “in one way or another.”

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Gardaí announce Operation Faoisimh to ensure victims of domestic abuse are supported during crisis

Gardaí have recorded a year on year increase of around 16% in the reporting of domestic abuse incidents between 2019 and 2020.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Three seats filled in new Seanad

Former government chief whip Sean Kyne is the first person elected to the new Seanad.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Coveney to discuss coronavirus with leaders in the North

Simon Coveney will speak to Northern secretary Brandon Lewis and Stormont's first and deputy first ministers.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Covid-19: Facts and figures as Ireland fights back against deadly virus

In total, there are over 3,000 confirmed cases of the virus on the island of Ireland.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to meet for first of three days of policy talks

But it is still unclear when a new government may be formed as the country grapples with the coronavirus.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

27 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland bringing total to 70

27 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, according to the Department of Health.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Speculation that schools could shut over outbreak dismissed

Widespread speculation that schools will shut early for Easter and that children could be sent home for up to three weeks have been dismissed as inaccurate by education officials and politicians.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Government advising against all travel to Italy

It comes after Italian premier Giuseppe Conte extended restrictions on travel from the north to the entire country to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Five new coronavirus cases bring total to 18 confirmed in Republic of Ireland

Five new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Taoiseach says public gatherings such as St Patrick’s Day parades will not be cancelled

Speaking following a stakeholder meeting with health officials on Friday, he said: “We are not recommending at this stage that any major events be cancelled but this of course will be kept under review.”

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Super Tuesday: All you need to know about the biggest day in the Democratic primaries

Right now the US democratic primaries are well underway with the first three states having voted.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

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