Covid-19

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Alison O'Connor
Alison O'Connor: Ukraine is in agony — and the true horror is that this is all deliberate
Clodagh Finn
Clodagh Finn: Starting now, this is the year we need to embrace the great outdoors
Everyman cancels two days of panto shows as cast member diagnosed with Covid-19
Everyman cancels two days of panto shows as cast member diagnosed with Covid-19
Ticket holders will not need to contact the theatre to receive their refund

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Home testing for Coronavirus - dripping lateral flow test solution
Antigen tests: when to take them, and how to know you've done them correctly
Antigen tests could be key to keeping your loved ones safe from Covid-19 this Christmas. But are you using them correctly?

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Dec 8, 2021
Terry Prone: Allegra Stratton can’t undo the damage — but at least she knows how to say sorry
As a proxy for Boris Johnson, she gets little public sympathy — but Allegra Stratton’s apology was flawless and simple, writes Terry Prone.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Merkel Meets With International Economic Institutions Leaders
Keep interest rates low despite energy price hikes, IMF urges  
Kristalina Georgieva's comments chime with those of the ECB's Christine Lagarde amid the upbeat mood in the eurozone

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Virus Outbreak Germany
Angela Merkel urges tougher Covid-19 measures to battle fourth wave in Germany
"We are in a highly dramatic situation. What is in place now is not sufficient."

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu Jan 28, 2021
Where can I buy an antigen test in Ireland and what do I need to know?
The quick and broadly accurate tests aren't a substitute for a full PCR examination - but they're handy in a pinch, and selling out quickly

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

From Cork to Nigeria: Gang of cybercriminals caught out by their own technology 
From Cork to Nigeria: Gang of cybercriminals caught out by their own technology 
A routine traffic stop in Midleton turned into a fast-moving garda investigation — and it has uncovered an international crime gang preying on health workers and defrauding the State

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021

Irish Examiner View: Bad timing
Irish Examiner View: Bad timing
Ireland has put up with our current arrangement of changing the clocks for decades. If we have to wait a while longer,  so be it

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

China Power Crunch
Irish factory cost inflation rises fastest in 23-year history of survey as output booms
Conditions are described as 'robust', despite surge in prices of energy and raw materials caused by supply chain bottlenecks

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Planet Earth burning, global warming concept
Hannah Daly: Meeting global warming obligations will require a change to our mindset
Ireland may be a small nation but it has an outsized impact on global warming, which Dr Hannah Daly believes requires a transformational change across society, and of people’s mindsets if we are to turn it around. It will be difficult but it has to be done to secure our future.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Meat industry,meats hanging in the cold store. Cattles cut and hanged on hook in a slaughterhouse. Halal cutting.
British firms say CO2 shortages may cause them to shut down within days
Some companies have only a few days worth of the gas, used in a range of processes and products from meat to soft drinks 

Mon, 20 Sep, 2021

Government is accused of discrimination over number of pilot arts and sporting events
Government is accused of discrimination over number of pilot arts and sporting events
Just 22 arts events were held compared to 185 sporting fixtures

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

Surge in demand for flexible workspaces as companies plan their office return
Surge in demand for flexible workspaces as companies plan their office return
Republic of Work on Cork's South Mall has seen a 200% increase in enquiries about workspaces

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Coronavirus
Donohoe to eliminate Ireland's emergency borrowing over next two budgets
Finance minister plans to phase out pandemic borrowing while NTMA chief signals positive state of Ireland's finances

Wed, 08 Sep, 2021

Increasing number of sexual violence survivors reporting to gardaí — Rape Crisis Centre CEO
Increasing number of sexual violence survivors reporting to gardaí — Rape Crisis Centre CEO
Only a third of those engaging with DRCC had reported the crimes to gardaí — but more and more survivors are coming forwards 

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

FILE PHOTO The Government is under increasing pressure to reopen live events after Dr Tony Holohan said outdoor events like Elec
Waiting for 90% of over-16s to be vaccinated could lead to 'unacceptable delay' in lifting restrictions
A further 1,866 cases of Covid-19 have been reported as number of patients with the virus in ICU hits highest number since April 3.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2021

IRELAND-HOLIDAY-ST PATRICK'S DAY
Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Aviation is key to recovery of tourism
Irish Tourism Industry Confederation chief says failing to provide for the recovery of air connections will cause long-term damage

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

Pregnancy Stock
Easing maternity restrictions 'would offer dignified care to pregnant women'
Midwives and opposition TD respond after Master of Rotunda claims they cannot ease restrictions due to low uptake of vaccines

Wed, 11 Aug, 2021

Síona Cahill: I don’t know what 'normal' is but if it’s anything like life before Covid, I don’t want it
Síona Cahill: I don’t know what 'normal' is but if it’s anything like life before Covid, I don’t want it
This might be the roughest part of the pandemic. And when we do resume our lives, we ought to do better than mere 'normal'

Sat, 07 Aug, 2021

Laughter, clinking glasses, and queues out the door as indoor hospitality reopens
Laughter, clinking glasses, and queues out the door as indoor hospitality reopens
Publicans, restaurateurs, and their happy customers were delighted to be able to return to the great indoors yesterday

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

Stock house building
House construction rebounds strongly but shortages remain
Building is significantly higher than in 2016 — but it's not enough yet to address the severe lack of residential properties

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

Ryanair referred to OFT
Ryanair shares surge as investors bet on it winning pandemic recovery race
Bullish airline says it could recover from Q1 losses to make a profit this quarter and break even over the financial year

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021

Sineta Puspure 23/7/2021
Irish Examiner view: Sport is equal to the Olympic challenges
The exceptional power of the Games to inspire and unite will come through in Tokyo

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

Remote learning proves challenging for marginalised groups 
Remote learning proves challenging for marginalised groups 
People with disabilities or in direct provision and groups such as Travellers face specific challenges, survey reveals 

Wed, 21 Jul, 2021

London Irish mum: Children are an 'afterthought' in confusion over Covid quarantine rules
London Irish mum: Children are an 'afterthought' in confusion over Covid quarantine rules
They are desperate to be reunited with their extended family — but it can't happen due to question marks over vaccines

Sat, 17 Jul, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Apr 30, 2021
Indoor hospitality to reopen no later than July 23
The Government is hoping that approval from the hospitality sector will remove any political concerns about the potential use of personal data to allow passage into pubs and restaurants

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Joyce Fegan: When will we see the emergency legislation for pregnant women?
Joyce Fegan: When will we see the emergency legislation for pregnant women?
Hospitality lobbyists are listened to — but if you're about to give birth, you'll just have to make do with a few ad hoc guidelines

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021

Dublin Airport
Holidaying abroad 'as complex as a Rubik's cube' for unvaccinated
Holidaymakers are being warned to study the entry requirements of their destination

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

Airplane stock
Covid variant sparks new clampdown on British arrivals to Ireland
Cabinet to consider restrictions on arrivals in a bid to slow more transmissible strain

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Street life: €13m fund will help facilitate outdoor dining and socialising
Street life: €13m fund will help facilitate outdoor dining and socialising
State is funding 234 initiatives such as kerb widening across 30 local authorities

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Cervical test results delayed for thousands of women due to HSE cyberattack
Cervical test results delayed for thousands of women due to HSE cyberattack
Looking at the long-term impact, Dr Russell said: “I think the cyberattack is probably worse for our services than Covid — that’s how bad it is.”

Sat, 12 Jun, 2021

Woman Taking Plate Of Leftover Food From The Fridge
Ireland kept on drinking during Covid — unlike most European states, where consumption fell
Consumption fell in 19 states, but there was only a slight decline in Ireland, and UK consumption rose

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Helping hands
Fergus Finlay: Let's give Ireland's older generation the respect that they have earned
I'm one of the lucky ones. But look around at the resilient people who helped make Ireland a better and more progressive place, and you'll see many who are not faring so well

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

FILE PHOTO Reports indicate that Cabinet has approved a date of July 5th for the reopening of pubs END
Government 'toyed' with idea of opening pubs this weekend
Tánaiste says Cabinet considered opening bars as backbench TD said pubs could offer a controlled environment for revellers

Mon, 31 May, 2021

Luxury hotel bedroom
Hotels and guesthouses 'could face €60m reopening bill'
Irish Hotels Federation calls for further aid, saying reopening could cost businesses almost €1,000 per bedroom

Mon, 31 May, 2021

IALPA protest
Letters to the editor: Pandemic is far from over — so leave the travel advice to the experts
Aviation has been savaged by Covid-19, but public wellbeing should take priority over one group of airline workers

Fri, 28 May, 2021

'Draconian' Covid-19 Garda powers will not extend beyond February, says Stephen Donnelly
'Draconian' Covid-19 Garda powers will not extend beyond February, says Stephen Donnelly
The bill, which would extend powers until November 9, would contain a provision to allow just one three-month extension

Wed, 26 May, 2021

Late to the party, but GSK and Sanofi Covid-19 vaccines show promise 
Late to the party, but GSK and Sanofi Covid-19 vaccines show promise 
Companies hope the vaccine could be used as part of any booster programme for later in the year

Mon, 17 May, 2021

airplane above forest
International travel could return by late July as Government moves to ease restrictions
Taoiseach to propose paring back mandatory quarantine list amid moves to adopt the EU digital green cert

Mon, 17 May, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Home buyers haven't a hope
Letters to the Editor: Home buyers haven't a hope
No accountability from our leaders about the crisis in housing

Mon, 10 May, 2021

Joe Biden
Michael Clifford: Who knew Joe Biden would be a radical president
Not so long ago, he was the guy who wasn’t Donald Trump.  Joe Biden’s bid for the US presidency was, to a large extent, based on that premise.  He didn’t excite the way that Barak Obama had in 2008. He just offered the prospect of not dividing further.

Sat, 08 May, 2021

Barleycove beach car park plan in doubt
Barleycove beach car park plan in doubt
Council may have to look at land purchase somewhere else in the vicinity

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Mar 30, 2021
Terry Prone: Stephen, Stephen, Stephen. Stop explaining and answer the question. Please
This week, some free advice to ministers floating daft policy ideas (from me) — and to all of us (from Paul Mescal)

Mon, 19 Apr, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Monday 12th April 2021
Glynn: 'More reasons than ever to hope' during the pandemic
Deputy chief medial officer Dr Ronan Glynn told the Oireachtas Health Committee that Nphet was not predicting a fourth wave of Covid-19, but said one could happen if restrictions are eased too quickly

Tue, 13 Apr, 2021

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