Organisation: Covid19

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Covid-19: Visits suspended at Cork nursing home

A Cork nursing home has suspended visits after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

Earlier this month the firm's ultimate UK parent, Monsoon Accessorize Ltd, had entered into administration.

business

Provisional liquidator appointed to Irish arm of Monsoon Accessorize chain

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is 'too soon' for Irish people to be going on holidays overseas

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'Too soon' to be taking off on holidays overseas, Taoiseach says

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'The mission has not been accomplished' - Tony Holohan urges caution despite latest Covid19 figures

business

Two-thirds of insurance claims for business interruption have been refused

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Indoor visits to Covid-free nursing homes to be allowed from June 15

Simon Harris spent more than two hours in Dáil chamber despite advice it was unsafe to do so

Simon Harris said on May 21, that TDs cannot spend any longer than two hours in the chamber, on public health advice specific to the Oireachtas as a workplace.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Sinn Féin party reps in Dublin 'not consulted' about abortion motion in Stormont

Sinn Féin party reps in Dublin say they were not consulted over a party motion that would seek to restrict abortion in the north.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Road Bowling receives clearance to resume next week

Road Bowling championships will resume on Monday, June 8 under restrictive protocols agreed between Ból-Chumann na hÉireann and Sports Ireland’s Expert Group.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Many Caherciveen direct provision staff not Gardaí vetted; Minister's statements - fact or fiction?

More than half of the staff at the controversial direct provision centre in Caherciveen, Co Kerry, had not been Garda vetted by May 7, almost two months after the residents moved in, the Irish Examiner has learned.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Irish Refugee Council call for justice minister to apologise to direct provision residents

The Irish Refugee Council has said the Justice Minister should apologise to the residents of a direct provision centre in Cahirciveen in Co Kerry.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Minister for Education confirms Leaving Certificate postponed

The written exams are set to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Mark Smyth: Getting through pandemic is enough for all of us

Young people are struggling just like any sector of society. They need help too, writes Mark Smyth

Sat, 02 May, 2020

Golden Rum wins gong for Blacks Brewery and Distillery of Kinsale at the World Rum Awards

Sam and Maudeline Black of of Blacks Brewery are delighted to win a prestigious gold award

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Taoiseach warns of 'stricter measures' if Covid-19 reappears

"The easing of public health measures will require continuous effort by all of us to suppress some control of this virus," he said.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Irish researchers to examine mental health effects of ‘lockdown life’ on children and teens

With ‘lockdown’ life leading to major disruptions to the lives of children and teenagers here, new Irish research will examine their mental wellbeing during the current crisis.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Green Party open to coalition with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

The Green Party have opened the door to coalition to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil after a party discussion on the new policy document.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

EU in €500bn pledge amid greatest economic crisis since Great Depression

A deal was reached between EU finance ministers on Thursday night, in which half-a-trillion euro has been pledged to help member states most affected by the COVID19 pandemic.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon: No medic filled in that CAO form thinking ‘jaysus, I’d love to die for my country’

I have consumed so much information in the past two weeks that whatever comes out of my head now is simply a mish-mash of other people’s words, advice, and opinions.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Varadkar asks Naughten to fill role of Leas-Cheann Comhairle as temporary measure

The election of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle could create another obstacle for the state, as the country remains without a mandated government.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Doherty calls for further supports for people out of work due to Covid-19 pandemic

Pearse Doherty has written to the Finance Minister calling for the government to add further supports to those who have lost jobs and businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Gary Gannon: "We want to present alternatives"

Gary Gannon says Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and The Greens should get on with forming a government.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Fine Gael reject calls for 'national government' to tackle coronavirus

A government spokesman flatly rejected the notion on Sunday night citing issues with Sinn Féin’s view on justice and policing.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020