Person: Liz Canavan

Roadmap to reopening economy will now be complete in four phases, official says

Speaking at a media briefing this morning, senior civil servant Liz Canavan made the announcement.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

'Not the time' to attend mass gatherings, warns Holohan

Now is "not the time" to attending events that could be classed as mass gatherings, such as the Black Lives Matter protest in Dublin on Monday, however well-intentioned, the chief medical officer has warned.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

More than 36,000 people returned to work last week

A further 36,200 people have returned to work in the last week, with numbers claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment now down to 543,200.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Making Cents: Working out if you will face a tax bill because of Covid-19 supports

The Government last week reminded anyone receiving the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP), put in place as an emergency response to layoffs made in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, that they could be liable for a tax bill at the end of the year.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Government unlikely to reduce 2m social distancing guidelines in short-term

Cabinet members felt that one metre would allow restaurants and schools more latitude to open in the coming months.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

35,000 who had been receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payment returned to work last week

Assistant Secretary General at the Department of Taoiseach Liz Canavan said that while 579,000 people remain on the €350 per-week payment introduced at the beginning of the outbreak, 35,900 returned to work in the last week.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Govt concerned about businesses using 'loopholes' to reopen earlier

Gardaí say people are complying with the Covid-19 restrictions since measures were eased, but authorities are also appealing to the public not to breach the guidelines on reopening the country.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Ireland Active reminds gyms that outdoor classes must limit numbers to four

That is the advice from Ireland Active, which represents the industry, during phase one of restrictions being lifted.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Using face masks incorrectly could increase risk of transmission, govt warns

The government is warning people they could increase their risk of spreading Covid-19 if they use face masks incorrectly.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Government believes Covid-19 unemployment payments have now peaked

The first drop in the numbers claiming Covid-19 welfare payments has been attributed to people returning to work and instead availing of the wage subsidy scheme.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Covid-19: Gardaí have used enforcement powers 76 times since they came into effect

Nearly nine in ten people are staying home rather than going out, despite a rise in bus users, according to new government research.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Retail outlets urged to use 'common sense' when admitting family groups to stores

More than 47,000 businesses have signed up for the Wage Subsidy Scheme, the government has announced.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Warnings from consumer watchdog to people buying PPE online

The consumer watchdog has issued a warning over buying personal protective equipment (PPE) online following concerns some of the products are not the required standard.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Government urges caution over buying PPE online

The Government has issued a warning over buying personal protective equipment (PPE) online following concerns some of the products are not the required standard.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Driving licences due to expire before end of June given extension

The extension applies from the date your licence is due to expire.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

10,000 who qualify for Covid-19 illness benefit yet to claim

Some 10,000 people who are eligible for the coronavirus illness benefit payment have yet to claim it, officials have said.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Uncertain times leave exam students struggling in the dark

THE Leaving Cert exams are just one link in the chain that moves students towards third-level education.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Government: No link between spread of Covid-19 and roll out of 5G telephone masts

The Government has said there is no link between the spread of Covid-19 and the roll out of 5G telephone masts.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Domestic violence victims exempt from 2km restriction

People who are experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse are exempt from the Covid-19 two kilometre travel restriction.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Harris on Covid-19 restrictions: 'We’re going to have to keep at it'

Health Minister Simon Harris has made clear restrictions will not be lifted yet and will be extended until further notice.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Taoiseach won't speculate on end of restrictions

The Taoiseach says that he cannot speculate on whether restrictions on movement will end on Sunday, but says current rules are saving lives.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

700,000+ now dependent on income supports; 39,000 firms apply for wage supports

More than 700,000 people are now dependent on social welfare income supports, the Government has revealed.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Paschal Donohoe: Dire Central Bank prediction 'confirmed what businesses already know'

Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe has said a Central Bank forecast predicting a €22 billion hole in Irish finances this year “confirmed what business already know”.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Home help hours stood down so carers can focus on more 'vulnerable patients'

Almost 90% of those dying with coronavirus are aged 65 and above, official data in Ireland shows.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

National Public Health Emergency Team considers testing and current public restrictions

Assistant Secretary-General of the Department of an Taoiseach, Liz Canavan, said it will be next week before any decision is made.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Gardaí process 5,500 vetting applications for healthcare workers in three weeks

Liz Canavan, Assistant Secretary-General of the Department of an Taoiseach, outlined where the new healthcare workers have been assigned.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Not all coronavirus test centres open due to lack of equipment

Not all Covid-19 testing sites in Ireland are open today, due to lack of equipment.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Warning of Covid-19 related frauds as over-70s told stay indoors even if they're fit and active

"We appreciate how frustrating this is but the reason the CMO has made that recommendation is based on what we know about the impact of the disease.”

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Tony Holohan hits out at ‘hurtful’ fake news about nurse deaths

Seventeen deaths from coronavirus highest daily figure yet

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Irish citizens stranded in Peru touch down in Dublin

The flight with over 130 Irish citizens who were stranded in Peru has landed at Dublin Airport.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Vietnam adoption deal unlikely until concerns resolved

THE Adoption Authority will ensure all of the “very serious issues” that caused the suspension of adoptions from Vietnam are addressed before any administrative agreement is agreed with the south-east Asian country.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2011