There have been no further deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland
There have been no further deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the daily update from the Department of Health this evening. In a statement, it said that a further 4 cases of coronavirus have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases... Read more
Holohan to be proposed for ‘Freedom of the City of Dublin’
The Department of Health’s Tony Holohan is expected to be granted the Freedom of the City of Dublin. The award of Freedom of the City of Dublin acknowledges the contribution of certain people to the life of the city. It also bestows honour to important... Read more
Gardaí continue search for missing 23-month-old toddler
Anyone with information is urged to contact Gardaí. Read more
Taoiseach: full reopening of pubs could be delayed
Pubs are due to fully reopen on July 20th. Read more
Teachers concerned about cleaning costs and number of available substitute teachers
Further talks are taking place this week between teacher unions and Department of Education officials on how to safely reopen schools in late August. Read more
Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister’s resignation
The Irish Road Victims Association (IRVA) has called for the Agriculture Minister to step down from his role. Read more
Donnelly urged to re-examine case of nursing home resident who died with infested face wound
Ultan Meehan was brought to hospital on May 29, two weeks after his wife raised concern about his condition on a visit to Kilbrew Nursing Home in Ashbourne, Co Meath. Read more
Drinks industry calls for VAT rate to be temporarily cut
The drinks industry is calling for the VAT rate to be cut to help the country's struggling 7,000 pubs. Read more
Restrictions on international travel could be in place until July 20
The Government will meet today to discuss the restrictions on international travel. Read more
Lifting and bringing back COVID restrictions a ‘dangerous gamble’, says professor
An expert is warning that repeatedly imposing, lifting and bringing Covid restrictions back in could be a dangerous gamble. Read more