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LVA chides Dublin pubs on takeaway sales and outdoor drinking

The trade association for Dublin pubs has condemned landlords who sell alcohol to people who drank it on the streets outside their premises.

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Holohan warns of 'worrying trend' as 24 new cases confirmed in Ireland

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Advice 'has been very clear' - don't book a foreign holiday, officials urge

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National Transport Authority says fines will be imposed for not wearing facemasks on buses

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Hairdressers defend extra charges to fix home dye-jobs

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Force 'devastated' after Garda killed in Co Roscommon shooting

Simon Harris: Keep a list of who you meet and we'll get through Covid crisis

Mr Harris also appealed to the public to “cop on” and to keep a list of people they meet.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Who is policing what is sold in stores, asks Des Kelly Interiors boss

“I can’t get clarity on who’s policing this,” he said of the restriction on homeware stores.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Call for Government to change 'blunt' road map to reopening Ireland

Some aspects of the road map don’t make sense, said Prof Morgenroth. Books can be bought in supermarkets, but book shops cannot open and petrol stations were selling potted plants before garden centres could reopen

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Varadkar worried Fine Gael might only win '20-something seats' in next election

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has admitted that if Fine Gael goes into government again there is a possibility the party could win “only twenty-something” seats in the next election.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Latest: NPHET official plays down hopes of schools opening early

Latest: A leading health official is playing down hopes of schools reopening before September.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Donohoe: Important to get balance right when reopening the country

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said it was important to get the balance right between reopening the economy and reducing the spread of Covid-19.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Up to 60 staff at Offaly meat plant test positive for Covid-19

Up to 60 staff at a meat plant in Edenderry, Co Offaly, have tested positive for coronavirus.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

INMO: Some nurses paying €110 per day for childcare as govt scheme scrapped

The childcare plan for healthcare workers has been scrapped by the Government after only six providers applied to participate.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Varadkar: Bus Connects and Dublin Metro should not be abandoned

A transport union has called for the multi-billion euro Dublin Metro and Bus Connects plans to be shelved.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Micheál Martin says another approach possible for climate change and rural Ireland

A carbon emissions reduction of 7% is a "red-line" for the Green party.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Ireland should 'crush' Covid-19 curve not just 'flatten it' says UL Professor

As an island Ireland has the opportunity to “stamp down” the coronavirus to “a really low level”, Professor Glynn said.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Test times must be down to 24 hours before lockdown eased, expert warns

However, questions will have to be asked about the current testing and tracing times which will have to be looked at “really seriously.”

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Gardaí mount massive bank holiday travel crackdown

Gardaí will mount high visibility patrols at tourist hotspots, parks and beauty spots to ensure people are complying with lockdown restrictions this weekend.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Calls to ‘stick with the plan’ as number of Covid-19 deaths fall

The number of Covid-19 deaths is falling but the public needs to “stick with the plan” and abide by restrictions to reduce viral spread, a specialist in infectious diseases has said.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Light at the end of the tunnel but public must 'stick with the plan', warns doctor

Infectious diseases consultant Eoghan De Barra has called on the public to “stick with the plan” and abide by restrictions to ensure a reduction in transmission of Covid-19.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

'We can’t lose a single inch of ground': Infectious diseases expert warns public against complacency

Health Minister Simon Harris says the evidence suggests the disease's growth is stalling in here.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

11 Covid-19 related deaths at Dublin care home for elderly in past two weeks

A Dublin care home for the elderly has had 11 Covid-19-related deaths within the last two weeks.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Covid-19 testing must be ramped up before any restrictions lifted, expert says

Immunology expert, Professor Kingston Mills has cautioned that testing for Covid-19 needs to be “ramped up” before any restrictions can be lifted.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Covid-19: GP says we must get used to changes 'until immunity is gained'

Prof. Glynn said it was like a game with all to play for. “A deadly game”.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Ireland 'in a much better position now' in relation to Covid-19 testing capacity

The chair of the government’s Covid-19 expert advisory group, Dr Cillian De Gascun, who is also director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory, has said that this has been a good week in relation to testing capacity.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Difficult to get part-time staff as Covid payment is more lucrative - CSNA

There are hundreds of employers who cannot get part-time staff so full-time workers are being asked to work longer hours, he told Newstalk Breakfast.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

'Cop on', councillor says after gardaí turn people away from Wicklow beach

People need to “cop on and behave themselves” an independent councillor in Co Wicklow has warned.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Infectious disease expert praises Ireland's response to Covid-19 outbreak

Professor Sam McConkey could not say however when Ireland's lockdown would end.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Donohoe: 'Many different scenarios' being looked at to boost post-Covid economy

Paschal Donohoe said that any recovery would have to be inclusive of all who have helped to protect the country from the virus.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

220 isolation beds for homeless in Dublin as nine test positive for Covid-19

110 apartments have been secured and 110 individual hotel rooms.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Immunologist says Ireland should aim to test 15,000 cases a day

Every positive case that can be identified will help reduce the rate of transmission, Professor Paul Moynagh said.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

WHO spokesperson: Risk virus could spread again if vigilance drops

Dr Harris pointed out that the world is very connected so when people begin to relax and move again, there is a danger the virus could spread again, if vigilance drops. This was what was being referred to as ‘a second wave.’

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Professor welcomes test, to be available soon, that shows if people are post-virus and clear to work

The new test, which will be available soon, is performed using a drop of blood, can be processed very quickly and can clear people to go back to work.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Priest ministering via phone and social media as many elderly priests cocooning

Fr Paddy Byrne, who is based in Abbeyleix, told Newstalk Breakfast of how many elderly priests are now cocooning which has put more pressure on other members of the clergy.

Mon, 30 Mar, 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

Deputy chief medical officer hopeful measures will have impact on Covid-19 levels

The deputy chief medical officer at the Department of Health, Dr Ronan Glynn has said that he is hopeful that restriction measures will have an impact on levels of the coronavirus.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

ICU specialist explains importance of 'claustrophobic' personal protective equipment

Intensive care specialist Dr Suzanne Crowe has told of the detailed measures intensive care staff have to take when caring for patients.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Medics concerned about non-virus patients 'staying at home if they’re feeling unwell'

The vice president of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association, Dr Gabrielle Colleran has called on the public to maintain social distancing measures in the fight to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Martin calls for 'sustainable' govt formation in coming weeks

The Fianna Fáil leader says that a government needs to be put together over the next number of weeks.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Testing vital as one person could infect 400 others, says RCPI President

The President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Professor Mary Horgan has said that there is a lot of hospital and community preparation underway in anticipation of an increase in testing for Covid-19.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

30,000 new coronavirus testing kits due to arrive today

Testing means picking up more cases, this was good he said as it would help identify ‘hot spots’ which could then be isolated and slow down the spread of the virus.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

'A new way of living': Govt powers introduced in response to virus must be proportionate

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has said she hopes that the government will not need to enact powers to monitor mass gatherings or treat those affected by the virus, but who refuse to self-isolate.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Government response to coronavirus will require bravery - IBEC Director General

Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys has said that the government will not be found wanting in providing the necessary supports to get businesses back up and running and people back to work following the impact of the coronavirus.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Set up Skype and Facetime for vulnerable who will be asked to 'cocoon'