Organisation: Covid 19

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Sex offender ordered to go into lockdown at grandparents' home after return from France

A judge has ordered a sex offender to go into 24-hour ‘lock-down’ at his grandparents’ home until he sentences him in over two weeks time.

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'Disregard for garda vetting' at Cahirciveen direct provision centre

One of the main companies running direct provision centres had complete disregard for garda vetting of staff at one of its centres, according to documents seen by the Irish Examiner.

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Top judge urges people to settle personal injury cases

Ms Justice Mary Irvine of the Supreme Court. Picture: Collins A top judge dealing with a backlog of personal injury cases has called on people open to settling their cases to do so without having to come before court.

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Irish prison service spends €9k on Netflix installations

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IAA to deliver €2m in savings after Covid-19 'revenue collapse'

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Letters to the Editor: Aer Lingus is using Covid-19 as an opportunity for restructuring

Learning Points: Do you feel well in work?

The Covid-19 crisis shifted the tectonic plates on which our personal and working lives sat steady for so long. It dramatically disrupted industries and economies around the world but when we analyse it we can clearly see that its real impact has been on people.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner View: We must declare SOS for our planet and kick our fossil fuel addiction

IF Planet Earth was a person, he or she would by now be a chain-smoking heroin addict with a death wish, hovering on the brink of homelessness. The pandemic has exposed how our addiction to fossil fuels is destroying the only home we have, proving even to sceptics that mass industrialisation has a profound effect on C02 levels and promotes global warming.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Child domestic abuse, like Covid-19, respects no boundaries

Sometimes, for younger victims of violence, staying at home can be more dangerous than the virus, write Stephanie Holt and Ruth Elliffe

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Elderly woman to stay in psychiatric unit pending clarity on nursing home admissions

Mr Justice Peter Kelly said the main problem appears to be due to an absence of updated national guidelines, in the context of Covid-19, for admission of new patients by nursing homes.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

'Are they working on a plan?': Cork widower wants clarity on cancer screening services

Irene died in July 2017 when their children Oscar and Noah were just four and two. She was diagnosed with Stage two cancer in 2015, following two false negative smear tests in 2010 and 2013.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Michael Clifford: Trust has been eroded in how State operates

The mishandling of the Caherciveen centre has been exacerbated by misinformation, deflection, and at its most charitable, a deficit of knowledge, writes Michael Clifford

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Kerryman oversees multi-million euro Spanish golf course project from Kerry home

A Kerry businessman is overseeing the biggest golf course construction project in Spain from his home in Ballybunion, due to Covid 19 travel restrictions.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Families reveal how mortgage draw downs being refused if in receipt of Covid 19 wage subsidy

Banks and some local authorities are preventing people in receipt of the State’s Covid-19 wage subsidy from drawing down their mortgages.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Niall Muldoon: The hidden heroes of Covid-19 pandemic

Carers, both young and old, perform a vital role in our society, and never more so than during the current crisis as they cope without much of the support they need, writes Niall Muldoon.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Research and innovation must remain priority in spite of Covid 19 restrictions

Now is the time to double down and ensure investment in third-level education, while research and innovation remains a top priority for the next government, despite the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Irish Debenhams staff come to the rescue of destitute Bangladeshi employees

Former Irish Debenhams workers have come to the rescue of 69 Bangladeshi employees who were left struggling to feed their families after the British firm terminated their contract without paying their wages.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Direct provision centres’ Covid-19 response ‘deeply troubling’ - Irish Refugee Council

Direct Provision is the most “disturbing” aspect of Ireland’s response to Covid-19, according to the Irish Refugee Council.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Call for 'full inquiry' into cluster of deaths at Dundalk nursing home

The niece of one of the residents at the centre of one of the country’s deadliest Covid-19 clusters wants a full inquiry into what happened.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

IT companies dominate Cork office acquisitions in the first quarter

The office sector in Cork recorded a strong first quarter in 2020 with the majority of new office space take-up accounted for by the tech sector.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Suitability of Kerry Direct Provision centre questioned after a quarter of residents test positive for Covid-19

The central heating system in the Kerry direct provision centre where at least 25 people have tested positive for Covid-19 has been in disrepair since last December.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Man released from jail after lawyers challenge prison's video-link Covid 19 policy

The man's lawyers alleged there was an unconstitutional prison policy of not bringing inmates for video-link court appearances due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Retiring judge points to 'curse of drug addiction' as one of society's greatest challenges

At Ennis Circuit Court today, Judge Gerald Keys made his comment before sentencing former cocaine drug user, Luke Shannon, 24, of St Senan’s Terrace, Kilrush

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Working Life: Denise Dunne, operations manager, Cystinosis Ireland

Denise Dunne, operations manager, Cystinosis Ireland.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

'Flower fanatic' donates field of tulips to Kerry nursing homes

A Dutch flower grower based in Kerry who was facing in to having to dump a field of tulips in the compost heap because of the Covid 19 lockdown has instead donated bucket loads to nursing homes with gardai serving as her delivery drivers.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Q&A: Just how bad is the situation regarding nursing homes?

Just how bad is the situation regarding nursing homes?

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Irish person interviewed by gardaí investigating international Covid-19 fraud

An Irish person has been interviewed as part of an investigation into a major Covid-19 fraud operation.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Six Trinity employees earn over €300k each in 2019

That is according to the 2019 annual accounts for the university and subsidiaries which show that the university group recorded a surplus of €5.7m in the 12 months to the end of September last.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Interpol warns of increase cyber threats due to Covid 19

Interpol has warned of changing criminal patterns and increased threats in certain areas as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Processors very cautious about quoting forward for cattle

The beef trade has been hit by Covid-19, in one of the most unpredictable market situations for some time, across the world.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Greyhound care payment scheme for racing dogs

Any greyhound which has raced or had an official trial in the previous 42 days prior to the commencement of the suspension will receive a daily payment of €2 for the duration of the stoppage due to Covid-19.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

'Locked-down' Irish chef Corrigan: Re-opening will be greatest moment in my career

‘Locked down’ celebrity chef, Richard Corrigan doesn’t expect his London restaurants to be operational again before September.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Banks getting 7,000 calls per day about mortgage payment breaks

Banks are fielding some 7,000 calls each day from mortgage holders seeking payment breaks as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Irish security firm fights back against the cyber virus

An Irish cybersecurity startup outlines the cyber threats facing health organisations, writes Trish Dromey

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Cheltenham racegoer living close to COVID-19 clusters tests positive

It is not know where the man contracted Covid 19.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

Learning Points: Parents must model calm during lockdown

We are in unprecedented times, and this can be a scary situation for children. Richard Hogan has tips on keeping calm and carrying on

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Appliance of Science: Which is better, liquid soap or a bar of soap?

With Covid 19 on everyone’s minds at the moment, we are all intent on keeping our hands clean. But what is the best type of soap to choose, or does it matter? Dr Naomi Lavelle has the answers.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2020

Children's Court defendants excused from court appearances over Covid-19

Teenagers due to appear before the Children’s Court in Cork today did not have to turn up to face the cases which were all adjourned.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Drive-thru coronavirus test facility opened in Cork city

A drive-thru Covid 19 test facility is understood to have opened in Cork city with medical staff in protective clothing swabbing referred persons through their car windows.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

The three stages of Ireland's coronavirus control plan explained

Despite 35 confirmed cases and its first death from Covid 19, Ireland - for now - remains in containment phase, the first of three as part of the State’s efforts to curb the new, and as yet uncurable, disease.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

First Irish death recorded as country prepares to enter 'new phase' of coronavirus

Ireland has recorded its first death from the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Cork office building closes as 'precaution' after individual in 'close contact' with Covid-19 patient

The building premises at 85 South Mall is now to undergo a “deep clean” and staff have been instructed to work from home.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: South/South-West hospitals maintain strict visitor restrictions

However, a number of services including dialysis, chemotherapy and radiation therapy will still go ahead.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Q&A: All you need to know about Coronavirus and Ireland

Read on for all the information available about Covid 19 in Ireland.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

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