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Irish banks and housebuilders join in global stock markets rally on Covid-19 'narrative recovery'

Global stock markets moved higher again, slewing off concerns about resurgent Covid cases in some parts of the US, as investors hope for a stronger than expected recovery following the global lockdowns.

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Into the fog: How the UK lost track of Covid-19

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Covid-19 'remains suppressed in our communities' as two deaths and nine new cases reported

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Govt advice on two-hour limit on meetings caused 'huge confusion' in courts, documents show

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Ireland will only be playing 'catch up' with UK in looming business loans stimulus package

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New website helps people with dyslexia improve reading

Gold more than worth its weight as Covid boosts prices

Gold steadied near $1,800 an ounce -- a level last seen at the end of 2011 -- as investors weighed the accelerating coronavirus spread in the US against tentative signs of economic improvement in some regions.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

'Universal healthcare' the mission for next government, document outlines

They also promise to extend medical cards to the terminally ill, extend free GP care to more children and cap parking charges in hospitals.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Three deaths with 47 new cases in Ireland

Three more people with Covid-19 have died, officials said today.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Frontline Heroes: Pretty tyre-d — but on the road daily with vital deliveries

Stephen Collins, motorbike rider volunteers with Bravo Tango Charlie, a Covid- 19 emergency kit service which is delivering PPE and other essential goods to hospitals, nursing homes and other care settings across the country. Photo: Moya Nolan

Tue, 26 May, 2020

'Guaranteed' that 'second wave will come when they ease restrictions', says UCC professor

It comes after another four people with coronavirus died in Ireland, bringing the death toll to 1,608.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown signposted for Irish rugby but dark clouds remain

IRFU CEO Philip Browne yesterday signposted Irish Rugby’s roadmap out of the Covid-19 lockdown for the rest of the year but warned the governing body was spending “tomorrow’s money today” just to stay afloat.

Sat, 23 May, 2020

Four new Covid-19 clusters confirmed in meat processing plants in last week

A further four Covid-19 clusters have been confirmed in meat processing plants in the past seven days, bringing the total to 16.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Debenhams staff to block stock removal from stores

Debenhams staff are to block stock from being removed from the chain's stores and warehouses after workers voted overwhelmingly to strike.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Data on children and Covid-19 based on 'small amounts of evidence', warns specialist

Professor Karina Butler, Consultant Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist has warned that emerging data on children and Covid-19 was based on “very small amounts of evidence”.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Irish Covid-19 testing system among best in Europe - HSE

There are now almost 23,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases here and 1,458 people have lost their lives.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Predicted Leaving Certificate grades spark fears of legal action

Education Minister Joe McHugh has admitted the State could be opening itself up to legal action from student's and parents over the decision taken to predict their grades to avoid students having to sit down to do their exams.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Hairdresser keen to highlight innovative chair with Covid-19 protections

Jean McDonnell from Drogheda has now 'highlighted' the Covid-19 chair to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in a bid to seek approval to open earlier than the July 20 deadline that the exit plan allows for hairdressers.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Going with the Flow for medical data

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing challenges faced by GPs across the country, Irish med-tech Full Health Medical has developed a new clinically-driven patient empowerment solution to create a safer and more efficient manner for GPs to treat patients and to free up procedural and administration time by up to 75%.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Midleton distils a lifesaver - Project to supply hand gel to HSE set to hit 1m bottles

The one millionth bottle of hand sanitiser is about to roll off the production line within days thanks to a partnership between a global distillery giant and an animal nutrition lab, both based in Cork.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Covid-19 smartphone tracking app 'must be transparent', says privacy expert

The Government must officially confirm what format its Covid-19 smartphone tracking application is set to take in order to ensure “the fundamental issues of transparency and engagement” and maximise public uptake, according to one of Ireland’s foremost privacy experts.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Government announces 26 new Covid-19 research and innovation projects

The Government has announced 26 new Covid-19 research and innovation projects.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

New rules, I count 'em: Your guide to throwing a digital dinner party

Dinner for one? It doesn’t have to be.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Mary Lou McDonald describes 'distressing' 16-day wait for test results

"I feel very lucky to have come through the whole thing," she said.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Tributes for Kilkenny hospital workers who died from Covid-19

The deaths of two Kilkenny hospital workers, described as "real-life heroes", has "rattled" healthcare workers in the area.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

'Reckless' quad bikers 'flouting' virus restrictions and habitats regulations

The Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht issued a statement saying that “groups and individuals have been observed using quads and trials bikes in the Wicklow/Dublin Mountains despite the current Covid-19 restrictions.”

Wed, 15 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

Frontline Workers: Virus bringing back tradition of writing

Postcards from children to much missed grandparents, covered in drawings of flowers and of families holding hands under a bright yellow sun, are some of the special deliveries postman Anthony Buckley makes to the isolating every day.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

JP McManus Pro-Am deferred by a year due to Covid-19

JP McManus has spoken of his disappointment at the postponement of his charity fundraising Pro-Am, which was set to take place this summer at Adare Manor.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Some frontline health staff waiting a week for Covid-19 results

A nursing union has sought clarification about Covid-19 testing for healthcare workers amid reports that some frontline staff are waiting up to a week for their own results.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Assessment hubs will allow GPs deal with other health issues

The HSE’s new Covid-19 assessment hubs will help GPs deal with people’s “normal” health issues, according to the Irish College of General Practitioners.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Penneys owner cuts executive salaries

The bosses of clothing retailer Primark — which trades here as Penneys — are to take a 50% temporary pay cut as the business continues to cut costs in the face of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 spread.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

'I felt sick and insanely tired': Former All-Ireland winner McGuinness reveals coronavirus diagnosis

In an ideal world, former Armagh All-Ireland winner Marian McGuinness would have been jetting off on the 2020 TG4 All-Star tour yesterday morning.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

More than 500,000 claim social welfare supports as Covid-19 causes 'economic emergency'

Over 500,000 people are now claiming social welfare supports as workers all over the country lose their jobs or face swingeing pay cuts.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Covid-19: Cabinet sub-committee meets to discuss lockdown restrictions

The death toll due to the virus in the Republic has gone up to 85.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Health service will be irrevocably changed by Covid-19 crisis, says doctor who returned to frontline

Retired emergency medicine consultant, Chris Luke who has returned to the frontlines during the Covid-19 crisis, has said that he thinks the health care service will be changed for the better by the emergency.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Applegreen facing a 'material reduction' in profitability linked to Covid-19

Applegreen expects a “material reduction” in profitability in 2020, the scale of which will be dependent on how the Covid-19 situation develops.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Looking beyond the Covid-19 crisis, for a cup of success

A mother and daughter team have turned their shared hobby into a successful business, selling handmade fine china mugs with hand painted designs. They are hoping to be up and thriving again when the current Covid-19 economic storm passes.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Limerick-based company to begin trials of a potential Covid-19 treatment

The rapid spread of Covid-19 around the globe has led to a flood of announcements from drug companies touting potential treatments for the still incurable disease.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Online Covid-19 test referral system running again amid high demand

GPs say thousands of people have been ringing their practices this morning, meaning many cannot get through.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Smurfit and packaging rivals face lower demand in Europe on Covid-19

Europe’s packaging giants, including Irish multinational Smurfit Kappa, face a fall in demand for paper and packaging products this year amid the Covid-19 crisis, according to broker Davy.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Publican hit by fake Covid-19 rumours: 'Think before you write'

A publican has appealed to all social media users to be responsible when posting about Covid-19 after his business was wrongfully linked to a Coronavirus case.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Making Cents: Know your rights when travelling in a time of coronavirus

As coronavirus continues to dominate world news and Ireland waits to see how extensively it spreads here, plans for travel over the next few months looks uncertain.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

HSE advise people to use the phone if someone in their house is awaiting test results for Covid-19

People who are living in the same house as someone awaiting test results for the coronavirus should talk to them on the phone and ring them to avoid encountering them in the kitchen or bathroom, according to HSE advice.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020